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First day fully with no pills

I m managing somehow right now but last night the s#!+ hit the fan my legs were.out of control. Had to take the day off work any advice on how to subdue the leg symptoms
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Just wanted check and see how ur boyfriends surgery went..  hope all is well with u and his surgery...
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Amanda....Just checking in...how are you doing today?
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Good morning Amanda...hope u got some rest...how r u feeling this morning?..
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Hi Amanda....I get why they r saying that about the clonopin...I weigh 110 lbs and always have low blood pressure hon and when i had to go to the hospital with wds they gave me that and it bottomed my blood pressure out then they had to give me something to get it back up...ephenefrine or something like that and oh my goodness I thought my heart would jump out my chest.....and this all was done under DRS CARE....so please be careful...ok...just want u safe through this hon...bc I wasn't just an old everybody can do this it won't kill u...well I really thought it was gonna kill me...so be careful of meds u have never taken and if u feel u need to go to the er if my husband hadn't took me I would have just layed there I was so sick...best wishes...I'm not trying to scare u just be careful...ok...
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1959859 tn?1331741157
Hi Amanda,

WTG Day 1!!!  If you are set on taking the clonindine cuz a lot of people do, look up the numbers on the internet to see what milligram they are.  I dont know anything about that medication.  I wanted to stop all pills with the exception of ambien that I take and even that isnt helping much right now.  It is just a matter of time and I dont know that anything really takes our withdrawel symptoms away it just helps dull them.  Proud of you!
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Hi Amanda I was right where you are 20 days ago and is is tough. I did the Thomas recipe and took the highlands for restless legs. I also bought tonic water with quinine and took the magnesium supplements and bananas. I think they all helped. If you believe in any type of power pray for help. I'm still not sleeping but you should be on the other side in a few days. If you can walk or stand at all please try it helps. I couldn't take baths either. My son just detoxed also and his sponsor asked him every morning did you ride the bike all night, he said if he could have cut his legs off he would have. He's got 64 days and feels like a million bucks and so will you. No way around it the RLS STINKS. you can do this and you' ll get all your answers here and some of them may be hard to swallow but it's better than swallowing a pill. You're doing great.
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Amanda-
It's just not safe or ethical for any of us to give dosing instructions for medication (as we're not doctors) This is not about judgement-we all just want you to be safe and healthy.  I took clonidine while detoxing but it was prescribed and I checked my BP often.  Everyone reacts to medication differently and these things need to be monitored.  I know day one is tough...Please hang in there, do the natural stuff and let us know how you are...Oh-and eating is good!  I ate as much as possible and it really helped...Lu
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Thanks
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271792 tn?1334979657
Hi Amanda!

I am so glad to hear you are hanging in there lady. I personally cannot condone you taking Clonidine that is not prescribed by a doctor. You are still self-medicating and it is dangerous. It is blood pressure medication and if you don't take it correctly your blood pressure could drop and could put you in a bad situation. We couldn't advise here on how much to take anyway. It violates our guidelines.

You have come so far. I wish you would see a doctor and talk about what you are going through. Have the doctor help you out with your detox.

Please reconsider taking medication you got off the street.
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is it little orange pills.I would look up the numbers and make sure.I don't know if we can tell you it's alright to take though.You should go to walmart or pharm and check your bp.Clonidine will help but you need to check out the dosing instructions and warnings etc.   btw   great job getting through the day and keep it up.You are worth it!
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Sorry its CLONIDINE
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Hey guys so almost through day 1 this is going to sound crazy but all I want to do is eat. LOL. Anyway took a hot shower it helped a LOT. But now my legs are starting to bother me again a friend of my bf dropped off some colonipan to help me but I wanted to check to see if this is ok to take. Did anyone take this before? Is it ok to calm the withdrawel I do not have xanex or anything like that
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1926359 tn?1331588139
Amanda...

You are doing the right things and the only concern is obviously your b/f and the pills...But you know that.  Do you have other support while you go through this incase the mental stuff proves too much?  Bananas and Hylands really helped my RLS...as did walking, yoga stretches, hot baths (sorry you don't have one but hot showers can work) and massaging my calf muscles with Tiger Balm (Asian)  Hydrate.  Take deep breaths....Be kind to yourself....Proud of you...Lu
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1935252 tn?1329757119
Wow, everybody! I'm extremely proud of all of you! I'm almost to 40 days clean and I have to admit reading your posts made me remember, how unfortunate it is to go through all of this, but you must remember, your will power is what drives you and this is for you and you alone. Yes it is self and yes it s*class, but you will eventually reach "normal" again. It may take a lil while, but in the end when this is all over your body will thank you in so many ways. Like I was advised, please seek after care as well, because it is very important if you wanna get clean and stay clean.
Best wishes - bettermomma
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Hi Amanda....sorry all i have is my phone and don't always have service everywhere.....I'm sorry your feeling so bad....you asked how long and I really don't want to tell you my experience but I was on it for way longer and much stronger and higher dosage so mine is way worse than yours...but average they say is 7 days....with three through five being worse....but just remeber the voice and it will give u the strength to push forward.....it takes time but it is very much doable....just don't panic and go with your body and listen to it...I have learned so much from my own body now that i can actually hear it....i don't take anythink now not even natural stuff....just to scared of anything right now....maybe it will pass but i was truly traumatized by my wds......but please please please whatever try to drink.....that's how i ended up in the hospital i couldnt keep anything down....best wishes and we are all here.....
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How much clean time do you have?
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Thanks so much for the support guys. I just ate some toast and tool the supplements. I just hope it all stays down now. Yeah I can see the pills in the house being an issue he is walking around with them in his pocket and I hear them clinking. I am soo disgusted I dont even care about them. But I can see when I get back to life normal, sobor with the stresses it can def be a problem. He said he is def quitting after his surgery. So at least I know its only a matter of time until there not in the house anymore.  

I can only imagine the depression that sets in but, know that you are on the right path and at least it can get better now. Using assures it will only get worse. XOXOXOXO
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Hi Amanda...I know it's rough and day one can mess with you in all sorts of ways but hey-you're doing this and that's awesome!  I echo all the good advice given above and will add to have your b/f pick up some melatonin and valerian root (health food store) if you aren't on antidepressants...Melatonin helps with sleep (you have to take it at sundown) and valerian is nature's valium....Also-listening to music really helped me on my worst days....Try it out.  We're here for whatever you need....Lu
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495284 tn?1333894042
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You have been given good advice so i just wanted to tell you to stay strong and keep it going!!!  You can do it!!      sara
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1959859 tn?1331741157
Amanda,

Imodiam is Very important because you will be getting really bad stomach issues.  I hated the restless legs. Walking does help although all you want to do is lay in bed and die.  I hope you can miss work tomorrow too because tomorrow and Saturday will probably be the worst of it.  I quit at Christmas because I was off work.  I woke up at 3 am last night and never went back to sleep.  I am going into work late because I am so tired.  I am a little depressed today too but this is all normal.  

If he can get you something for sleep too.  I have script for ambian and it has helped but even it doesnt help some nights so I got some sleepy time tea.  I never see many people recommending night time cold medicine but it helps too. Nothing with alcohol in it though.  I used Alkazelter Plus night time.  I have been sneezing and coughing which is normal so it helps this too.
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Good idea; it will help. Hyland's works quite well and it's pretty safe; just follow label directions. Drink as much as you can...

Yes...you're really doing it!!  I hope you can handle having pills in the house and NOT taking them. They can really scream your name so be mindful of the head games to come,okay?

Be sure to eat,get comfy clothes on, hot showers and a lot of distraction!
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When my boyfriend goes to get his script. I amgoing to have him get me magnesium and potassium pills and also some gatorade
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Thanks vicki. I was taking about 4 percs a day but went upto as much as 5. Also about 6-10 vics a day i I didnt have percs. For 2 years straight and on and off for about 5 years
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Thanks for your concern. I wanted to post while everything was happening last night but I couldnt. Too much pain. I appreciate the heads up about the w/d!! I just feel like i'm really doing it and i cant turn back now. Day 11, good for you. It must feel great to know the worst is behind you.  
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