Withrawal question

[gd147]

Hi,
   I need some help with my situation. I have been taking Hydro 10-325 for about three years now. Currently taking about 240mg hydrocodone a day. I have to stop. I am so sick of spending everyday obsessed with taking Hydros. It is taken over my life completely. I have to stop cold turkey because I don't have enough to taper. Also, I can't get any real time off from work right now, just one day. I was thinking about starting the process on Friday and then taking Monday off from work. I know everyone is different and there are no simple answers but is it possible to come into work on Tuesday and at least function? I really don't have much choice right now. Please help.........GD

[road2recovery]

Yes you can take tylenol...I used naproxen, and rotated ...Please take many hot baths., drink lots and lots of fluids...

So proud of you!!  YOU are doing it...I was doing up to 20-10mg of lortab a day and went c/t...It was not easy,  but doable....Keep your mind busy..Don't let it play tricks on you...
Also, immodium Ad liquid helped the whole body for me..
HANG IN THERE!!!!
r2r

[gd147]

I mean back to bed gd147

[gd147]

I feel like a truck ran over me. Does regular tylenol help the pains. My body is one giant ache. I'm going back to bad...I will post later, thanks. GD147

[gd147]

Hi,
   Made it through my meeting this morning. Already am starting to feel really crappy. Just want to go home and go to bed. It's been almost 24 hours. I took 1 valium to get me through the afternoon at work. It's really all the anxiety that I think is the worst part. The aches and pains are already starting and I just want to lay down. I will keep you posted....GD

[Kevin_Bacon]

Since you're going ahead with this, all I can suggest is ust the Valium as much as you have to -- you can sleep through some of the w/ds, and you won't be clawing the wallpaper off.

Please keep posting -- I'll be in the same shipwreck in a week (it's not too pleasant right now, on the taper), and it will be helpful for those of us who find ourselves in the same situation (or are already where you are) as well as for you. Best to stay connected, if you're up to it.

Cheering from the cheap seats ...

[gd147]

Well, it's 2:30pm on Thursday and I just took my last 5 hydros. I'm already scared but determined. I have never let myself run out on purpose so it's a wierd feeling. I have a work meeting in the morning which makes me a little nervous but I have  been through the 24 hour routine several times in the past so I have a little expectation of how I will feel in the morning. It's what comes after the 24 hour period that worries me. I have no access to hydros so I have to do this. I do feel ready but definately scared. I will keep posting as much as I can through the weekend. "I can do this" keeps running through my mind. I will appreciate any support I can get through the next week. Thanks again for all your encouraging words and support. GD