Just stopped the hydrocodone

[MickeyG11]

So I went cold turkey Sunday night.  I really didnt think I was having withdrawls until I read this last night.  I thought it was the pain I was originally having that put me on the pain killers.  My doctor had me on them 7.5 lortabs for almost 1 1/2 years non-stop.  Before that another 1 1/2 years.  

Lo and behold, everyone on here is describing what I am feeling.  I am freaked cause I am afraid it will never go away.  I look at the posts to see when I might expect relief from the w/d's.  So I take it one day and one hour at a time.

I told my hubby last night that I think I am going through withdrawls.  I told him that today, tomorrow and the next day could be the worst (I am on day 3 now.)  I woke up this morning and was right.  the shakes started, add that to the restlessness, the achy arms and legs, the insomnia and everything is just awful!  The only time I do feel great is at the gym, which I will not stop doing.

I am glad I stopped them (And glad I didnt take the Oxy, morphine and Percocets perscribed to me for the original pain from cancer)

I will keep reading to get me through.  Thanks to all the great posts on here, they do shed light when you are not sure what is happening or what to expect.

[troubleinohio]

the good news is the worst of the WDs should be done very soon for you! Keep hanging on! and yes ,you will have EXAGGERATED Pain when you first stop! dont get fooled into thinking this is your normal pain you will be stuck with forever! It will improve! I cant guarantee you will be painfree of course but it wont feel this bad for too much longer. Keep reading and posting!

[carr]

Check the archives here for the "thomas recipe". It helps with withdrawals. Also google, PAW's. Post Acute Withdrawals and read that. I've been where you are and you are not alone. Keep posting here and look for NA meetings in your location.

Good luck!

Peace and Love,
Carrie