norco detoxing not by choice...

[jj0008]

i have been on norco 10/325 for about 2 years.  well, guess what?  i ran out a week early the first time and have no choice but to do this myself.  i have always been VERY careful but for the last month my fibromyalgia and arthritis has gotten way out of control so i'd add in another half here and there.  instead of calling the doc and now im screwed.  i am on day 2 of none.  im feeling sweaty, cold chills, depressed, no motivation, nervous, craving and most of all pain is EVERYWHERE.  i cannot call the doc and tell him i took too many for fear he will take them away.  maybe i sound like i am in denial to you all, but i ended up here because they have tried Many Many meds on me and nothing worked in the slightest as well as norco.  i have even tried duragesic patches which i know people would just love to have but they were not for me.  i dont like to feel "high" i like to feel "my normal" and 20 mg 4 x a day is normal for me.  there has been talk with my doc of putting me on oxycontin or a similar drug and that scares me.  i felt safe with the norco for some reason and now that im not taking it.  im quite freaking out.  i also have flexeril and klonopin for anxiety and muscle spasms so im taking that to help me along here.  no appetite havent eaten in 2 days and just wanna sleep it off.  my question here is probably different that most i hope not to offend anyone but i am afraid of seizures.  i have read that is possible but i am taking klonopin oh and depakote as well and am hoping that will hold anything like that off.  ok back to my question.  anyone experience sudden withdrawl from 80 mg of norco and if so what did you do or how did you feel?  this is scary for me, very scary and i dont want to go into treatment.

[jj0008]

oh my!  guess im on my way to CVS for some Imodium!!!! dammit - thought maybe that part would not get me! **** n pun intended

[jj0008]

yes i am planning on refilling it.  but like i said have been on this dosage for little over 2 years and it helps a Great deal.  i do have to work and without pain relief i am in bed or in constant horrific pain.  ihave talked to my neurologist about alternatives and also as i said we have tried many.  i dont feel comfortable going to a morphine derivative so  he just says when ur ready let me know.  well, i guess if there is no alternative then that is where i am heading.  but for now, the next refill i will remember this awful feeling i am going thru and when i think well, just one more wont hurt, i'll also remember detox is worse than pain. much worse.

[oneeagle]

Been right there JJ....it is scary. I wish that I could sugar coat it for you, but thats not my style. You really need to figure out if you want this to continue, or if its time to put the pills up. One of the classic textbook numbers would be your statement that you just do enough to be "normal". Even though I understand you, most folks would disagree that someone under the influence of narcotics is "normal". The siezure thing seems to be mostly associated with tramadol as a pain med - although it also pops up with alcohol and benzodiazepines. That shouldnt be a major concern for you. Use hot showers/baths often. Look up the Thomas Recipe on this forum (just throw it in search) the vitamin/supplements are good for RLS and general nutrition. Drink ensure (or Walgreens brand) liquid nutrition to make up for loss of appetite. Use advil or other otc for aches. Benadryl, melatonin, and sleepytime are all good for sleep. Good luck to you!

[oneeagle]

Been right there JJ....it is scary. I wish that I could sugar coat it for you, but thats not my style. You really need to figure out if you want this to continue, or if its time to put the pills up. One of the classic textbook numbers would be your statement that you just do enough to be "normal". Even though I understand you, most folks would disagree that someone under the influence of narcotics is "normal". The siezure thing seems to be mostly associated with tramadol as a pain med - although it also pops up with alcohol and benzodiazepines. That shouldnt be a major concern for you. Use hot showers/baths often. Look up the Thomas Recipe on this forum (just throw it in search) the vitamin/supplements are good for RLS and general nutrition. Drink ensure (or Walgreens brand) liquid nutrition to make up for loss of appetite. Use advil or other otc for aches. Benadryl, melatonin, and sleepytime are all good for sleep. Good luck to you!

[GoingToMakeIt]

You are about half way through the physical withdrawals. Are you going to quit or refill your Rx?