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detoxing from norcos
Im tryin to stop norcos cuz sadly it has taken over my life...I was taken 4 to six a day...I have only had 3 in the last two days...im scared to stop cold turkey cuz when I tried that I went thru 2 weeks of hell and thought I was truly dieng...then it all stopped n I was doin great. The crave was gone and everything..this lasted for about 2 days....then bam it hit me again so I gave in not cuz I craved them but cuz it relieved the symptoms...I thought ill take half here n half there n ill be ok you know kind of weaning myself...well instead I increased them again...all I want is to be my old self again..I noticed when I lowered them this time my stomache hurt badly n diarrhea started in...this morning my head feels funny,everything stinks,cant sit still at times,nose feels clogged but runs...this is how the hell started last time....I am a strong willed person but last time I was on them heavely n im scared it will be the same n I dont know if I can go through the 2 weeks of hell such as feeling like I was having a hearattack..wanting to pass out when I stood up..n the worst ha ing both arms legs hands n feet go numb....any advice??? If I have someone to talk to whos already been through it I know I can lick this!!
Yay!!! Glad you got the B-12. A hint on that one...take it early in the morning. It doesn't do that to everyone but it does it to me. If I want to sleep that night I need to have my injection by 9 a.m. Isn't it wonderful to have energy without having to resort to pills???
I meant to drop you a note earlier this week... I am so glad you are moving right along... I understand the cravings as I fight them off myself too... So so so happy for you... I think you should name your new puppy... Freedom...
Have a great weekend SAS...
Have a great weekend SAS...
Yay!!! Iam glad you are doing good and still clean!! :-):-):-) you just stay busyand do whatever you need to do to KEEP on KEEPING. PS..HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)
Hey my friends...sorry I have been so busy..between me n my bf we have 6 kids and with school starting its been hectic around here...im good and still clean...I get cravings badly but still in control thank god...my 16 yr old son worked off a akc male min pin pup for me as a birthday gift he is a hyper soul so it has also kept me busy :) I hope all of yall are well and doin great!!
Glad to hear that you are doing well and yes the B12 works well. Stay strong!!! :-) :-) :-)
I have been sooo busy...im doin good..the b12 makes me bounce off walls though but im getting everything done lol...I get headaches but doing great!! I hope everyone is doing great
How are you doing today SAS ??? Wishing you strength and confidence... Peace be with you...
Sorry I have had a few rough days and blocked the world out! I was able to get b 12 for the energy however it made me where I couldnt sleep lol...I will say when I did finally go to sleep I woke up this morning feeling refreshed!!! I feel more like my old self and lovin it! :)
You are on your way to a better life!! NO MORE Norcos. Have a better day ok!! :-) :-) :-)
Thank you guys....its funny cuz people say the first three days ate worse but mine seem to have been after 3rd day...im doing good this morning my face feels like its on fire n I feel headache creeping in head waiting to burst out but other than that im greaat!!yall have helped me soo much all of you n I owe yall big time:)
Weewh!
Glad you're feeling better. What you described sounds like the migraine that has been haunting me off and on for the last week or so since I stopped the hormone treatment I was on. I had all those symptoms plus I was seeing an aura, even with my eyes closed. Now I'm just hallucinating because I haven't slept in 8 days for more than 1 hr!
Our bodies go through rough stuff getting the poison out of our systems.
You really need to make sure you are HYDRATING! Like, drink 20 times more water than you think you need to. Especially in the heat in detox because we feel cold, but we're actually sweating tons and so we need to drink LOTS OF WATER!!!
Also just wanted to throw this in there-
You may be having an adverse reaction to the Benadryl. I know a lot of people say it helps them with anxiety and sleep, but it has the OPPOSITE effect on me. It makes my heart pound and gives me RLS even if I take it for allergies (not detoxing) I am the same way with any and all cold medication.
I'll never forget the time I had this brutal head cold. I was working days in a pub and nights in a club, 6 days a week. I couldn't afford to take too much time off so I came home from my pub job early and took one night off from the club. I bought some Tylenol PM Cold and Flu medication. I took two and nothing happened, so I took 2 more. I WAS AWAKE FOR 48 HOURS!!
Seriously what a nightmare. So not only was I sick as hell but I had insomnia.
My heart was beating like a jack rabbit.
Ephedrine or any antihistamine does this to me. Just beware (:
Also, are you able to check your blood pressure? Detox makes it spike which is what brings on the rapid heart beat, headache and nausea.
If you have a BP monitor at home that would be perfect- but they have them at most pharmacies. I'd check it out if I were you.
The first time I detoxed I felt like you do now, but the second time I took Clonidine (BP med commonly used in opiate detox) and I felt miles better, even though my dose had been higher and my usage longer. So if your BP is high (over 140/75) then I would HIGHLY suggest talking to your doc and getting some.
Don't need to suffer more than you already are.
Hugs,
Lu
Glad you're feeling better. What you described sounds like the migraine that has been haunting me off and on for the last week or so since I stopped the hormone treatment I was on. I had all those symptoms plus I was seeing an aura, even with my eyes closed. Now I'm just hallucinating because I haven't slept in 8 days for more than 1 hr!
Our bodies go through rough stuff getting the poison out of our systems.
You really need to make sure you are HYDRATING! Like, drink 20 times more water than you think you need to. Especially in the heat in detox because we feel cold, but we're actually sweating tons and so we need to drink LOTS OF WATER!!!
Also just wanted to throw this in there-
You may be having an adverse reaction to the Benadryl. I know a lot of people say it helps them with anxiety and sleep, but it has the OPPOSITE effect on me. It makes my heart pound and gives me RLS even if I take it for allergies (not detoxing) I am the same way with any and all cold medication.
I'll never forget the time I had this brutal head cold. I was working days in a pub and nights in a club, 6 days a week. I couldn't afford to take too much time off so I came home from my pub job early and took one night off from the club. I bought some Tylenol PM Cold and Flu medication. I took two and nothing happened, so I took 2 more. I WAS AWAKE FOR 48 HOURS!!
Seriously what a nightmare. So not only was I sick as hell but I had insomnia.
My heart was beating like a jack rabbit.
Ephedrine or any antihistamine does this to me. Just beware (:
Also, are you able to check your blood pressure? Detox makes it spike which is what brings on the rapid heart beat, headache and nausea.
If you have a BP monitor at home that would be perfect- but they have them at most pharmacies. I'd check it out if I were you.
The first time I detoxed I felt like you do now, but the second time I took Clonidine (BP med commonly used in opiate detox) and I felt miles better, even though my dose had been higher and my usage longer. So if your BP is high (over 140/75) then I would HIGHLY suggest talking to your doc and getting some.
Don't need to suffer more than you already are.
Hugs,
Lu
Hang in there. You're going to make it and life will look completely different once your mind isn't cloudy like before. Music sounds better, weather is more interesting, people are interesting again...the list goes on but life is much more vibrant once you're out from those dang opiates. Go through a little hell for a much better & exciting life. That's the way I looked at it anyway. Good luck!
I just wanted to suggest some calming tea for you.. They make a whole variety and you can pick them up at most supermarkets.. Not only do the ingredients help you out to relax but just the mere act of sitting in a quiet place sipping on tea is relaxing... Like many of the above have mentioned your mind can play incredible tricks in the early days of detox so hold tight and you will get through this.. I'm not suggesting you are imagining the things you are feeling, I'm just suggesting that detox is a roller coaster ride with ups and downs so it's important to try to do something to help you relax and put,your mind at ease... Congrats on your clean time and keep pushing your almost through..
Thank you so much guys...I fell asleep tryin to get rid of headache...once the headache was relieved everything else stopped...still have slight one but sooo much better:)
Yes hon I agree. You are probably fine but better safe than sorry okay?
Let us know how you make out...
Hugs
Lu
Let us know how you make out...
Hugs
Lu
It probably wouldn't hurt to talk to your doctor just to be safe. Anxiety can present itself in a lot of strange ways (I'm learning how much so in the last week or two)...more than likely it is just anxiety however, I think either talking to your doctor or seeing one wouldn't hurt either....if nothing else just to relax your own mind. Take care of yourself okay?
you can never go wrong talking to your doctor SAS... i hope you feel better very soon...
I took a ibuprofen...my memory is coming back now...there is still slight headache but its only on right side...I am sleepy allof a sudden n feels a little sick to stomach n harder to breath
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