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[bladerunnerb]

Hello, all!  I've read many of the posts and they have led me to reconsider using my hydrocodone.  I have minor back pain, and have been taking it for about 15 months.  I take 7.5mg 5 times per day.

Today is day 1 of quitting cold turkey.  I don't have pills left to taper, and I just want to get off it.  Most of the time I take it because it prevents any pain...including headaches and any other aches.  Sometimes, to improve my mood and make me more social.

I take 10mg of Lexapro a day for anxiety.  The Lexapro is great, but it prevents the highs and lows, so to speak.  The hydrocodone allowed me to have happy times.

I have taken the day off of work and can take off work through the rest of the week.  My last pill was at 7pm last night.  So, it's only been about 16 hours but I'm already having diaherria and cramps.  My back also hurts.  

I have Xanax to use for anxiety...should I take those at night to sleep?  My legs are kind of restless right now and I have a feeling tonight is not going to be great.

Any advice?  What days will be the worst?

[road2recovery]

Congrats...you are not on a very high dosage as most, but still will have w/'ds
this is what i did.
I did all my bills, did all laudry, cleaned house, did a hugh grocery shop, got all the things i would need during detox.....
Days 3 to 5 were the worst for me...My worst was RLS....Take many hot baths..
The energy will be very low, try to fight it and move, laying in bed to me makes it worst..
REad and post as much as you can...
We are here for you
r2r

[bladerunnerb]

Thank you very much for the quick responses!  It means a lot to me.  I have the Xanax because I use it some nights to sleep when I have a really nerve racking meeting the next day...the Lexapro has gotten rid of all the anxiety, but sometimes before a big meeting I can't sleep.  I take no more than than 10 a month...usually 10 over 45 days.  My doctor will prescribe me 10 a month and I just take it to sleep...I really don't get any "high" off it or really enjoy it.  It just allows me to sleep on those days where the anxiety/panic is way up.  I'm still on the Lexapro and not quitting that.  Interesting, the Dr. is actually more concerned with xanax usage than the hydrocodone.  Not sure why....but I've heard the xanax can be way addictive.  For me, it's never been a drug of choice, so to speak.

I better run to the store to buy some things before I feel like I can't.  Thanks for the support...I'll check back here from time to time...it means a lot that I have people I can talk through while I go through this.  Those that havne't been there don't understand...

[bladerunnerb]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know you've been through this!  I also have four kids, and it means a lot to me.

[bladerunnerb]

Thanks for the advice....I hope I can make it through okay.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Xanax worked to help me sleep those first few days. Be careful and use it wisely. It is a bear to get off of. You can do this!

[bladerunnerb]

Thanks!  Yes, I've never really used Xanax for fun...I really don't like it that much and not sure why people do.  I figured I'll take it for three night in a row and that is it, to help through the RLS...I've had the RLS before when I've run out for a day (before it was time to refill).  The RLS and diaherria are the worst so far.  I'm watching a movie to keep my mind off of things right now...lol.