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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?

[bladerunnerb]

Last night was ROUGH...RLS was intense...went to bed about 1am after 3 .5mg xanax (not very strong, but they work).  Hope tonight is better.  I'm rethinking maybe tapering down instead of just quitting cold turkey.  Today I feel better...I seem to have the worst s symptoms at night.  This is day 2 for me.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I did fine with even taking 1/2, although I also took flexeril (muscle relaxer). after about 3 days, melatonin worked great for sleeping.

[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.

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

[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.