WD sets in fast...

Question

I have been taking hydrocodone and vicodin at least 4x a day, sometimes up to 8x a day (to chase the energy high and the "superwoman" feeling...oh, and for pain...), and I took my last one about a day and a half ago and I cannot stop sweating, feeling chills, insanity-provoking restlessness, insomnia, and total lethargy. I am also due for a surgical procedure next week, so I can't take any ibuporofen OR vitamins. Help! What can I do? I have to teach tomorrow....

worried878 · Answer

You are over 24 hours in to it...go for it and finish it out...u have a couple days to go and the physical WD will end..hang in there

bookends1977 · Answer

Thank you so much for your comments...This set in so quickly, it really took me off guard.  It's miserable!  But a guess I don't want to have to do this again since I already have this time under my belt.  It's comforting to know I'm not the only one struggling with this.  I'm so mad at myself for letting it go so far...Oh, the money I've wasted!

opi · Answer

yup,,,keep busy,,,,go teach....keep your addiction occupied,,,,hang in there ,,,,get's better....if only you could teach what you trully know...........

toomanytimes · Answer

i was tapering and i thought it was torture, i flushed the rest of mine today and am just going to sweat it out for a few days with the support of this forum and also with the amino acid protocol...good luck-you'll be better off this way!

Firefaery1023 · Answer

Tapering takes a lot of restraint.  I couldn't do it.  If you keep busy you will be alright tomorrow, it will help to keep your mind off the symptoms.  Stay home for the weekend and keep posting.  We will help you get through this.

bookends1977 · Answer

I'm beginning to regret cold turkey...should I have tapered??

Shotrock · Answer

You'll be OK Tomorrow, actually when you are busy and have to do something its actually easier you just do it. Your dose wasn't that high, you'll be OK, tell people you feel like your getting the flu. Then hunker down for the weekend and join the living. Try Red Bull in the morning helps.  Get your life back! You can do it! Day 6 for me feel great! Keep posting!

mimi1313 · Answer

You will feel this way for a few days. Look on the Health pages in the upper right hand corner for the Amino acids. They will help. Also hot baths with Epsom salts for the restless legs. After about 5 days you should be feeling better physically. Good luck to you, it isn't easy but you can get through it. Keep posting, it really helps.