First day fully with no pills

[Amanda270]

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

[Amanda270]

I will try hot showers. I dont have a bath in my apt. but I amtaking multi-vitamin. I slept but woke up like every 3 hours. I just hope I can stay like this not using

[Amanda270]

How long will this w/d last?????

[texaslady68]

Amanda,

great job, I wondered about you last night.  It is going to get worse before it gets better. Day 3 with no pills was the worst day for me.  By Day 4 and  5 physically, I was better except occasional stomach issues.  I am still having sleep issues on Day 11 but nothing horrible.

[vicki595]

Remind me how much you were taking and for how long? Percocet?

I think it's very tough the first 3 days and then it's annoying and then it's learning how to live without the pills...but it takes about 72 hours to eliminate the drug so that's why I said 3 days...

There are things that really help so don't ignore their importance. Fluids are the most important and then minerals. Your body just needs it!!  Multi vits are great and get some extra capsules of magnesium and potassium to take,as well. It works right away for RLS!

It helps a lot to post on the forum so stay close!

[Amanda270]

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.  

[Amanda270]

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