on day 13 of my taper

[notordinary]

Hi everyone.  Just wanted to share my journey on my taper and what has helped me.
Hoping it may help other's.
I started this 13 days ago. 8-10 norco's 10/325 a day.
I'm now down to 2 a day.
I started taking a multi- vit and L-Tyrosine 500mg in the morning with the vit. Also 1/2 later B-12 1000mg.
Drinking lots of Gatorade and water. I also in this time quit drinking pepsi and had a massive headache for about a week from the pepsi. But that was the least of my worries.
So today is day 10 taking the vit's and L-tyrosine. And down to two pills a day.
Last night i woke at 12:30 my arms crawling. Then i noticed my legs were not crawling. (RLS)
A week ago they both were driving me crazy. Out of control. Wow what a difference.
I have also been eating 3 bananas a day.
Yes i feel so much better, my mind is way clearer. But i still do not have the energy  or the mind-set to get to much done. But im getting there.  I can feel it.
I would have never made it this far without the help of the wonderful people on this site.
Most of them are brutality honest. And that is the best thing that will help you overcome your addiction.
So I'm sharing  my story, in hopes that it may help someone. I thought i was going to take these pills the rest of my life. Because that was what i was told. By a number of doctors.
Now my pain has diminished some. I do not hurt near as much as i did taking all those pills.
It can be done. I've had many surgeries. 8 pins in my shoulder. That's just some of them.
So if i can do this.  YOU can do it too!!  
Good luck. Everyone.  There is light at the end of the tunnel.

[YesLife4Me]

Just remember, this too shall pass.   :)   That's what I keep telling myself.  

[notordinary]

My heart is not racing. That's good. Just really slow moving.
I feel like there are waves of something running up the back of my neck into my head. Weird.
The best thing is I'm still functional
What is really nice. Today is the first day in a while the sun is out. Beautiful day. Must be a sign. I'm going to try and get out later today.
Not really hungry. I spent all those days on the taper. Stuffing food into me  hoping that will help me in the days to come.
Really emotional day today.
Thanks everyone. This site is helping me get my life back..

[LeaAnn807]

I'm sorry! : ( It's the clonidine PLUS withdrawal doing it.  What I mean is....withdrawal causes fatigue and lack of energy and so does clonidine.  Both mixed is kinda miserable to try to move around, but you're getting it done!  Just move slowly.  Get up slowly.  Like you have a choice, right?  The clonidine should help the sweats and hot cold flashes some.  Think about how bad it would be if you were not taking it?  And if you hadn't done a taper?  Some people (me!) just STOP from a very high dose, and it definitely is misery, but it's doable because it's basically pretty quick for the REEEEEALLY bad part.  Right now, you're probably feeling as bad as you're gonna feel, and that will last a few days, getting better after about 72 hours!  I know that sounds terrible because 5 minutes seem like a year, but it will be over soon, and you can do it! : )  

[YesLife4Me]

Hang in there!  After today you should start noticing an improvement.  I'm on day 3 today...doing better and knowing each day is better from here is a real motivator.  :)   Rest as much as you can.  

[notordinary]

I made it the first night. Was hell. It's now 24 hours since last dose.
I now know what you were feeling. LeaAnn.
"It makes you feel kinda like walking through deep mud, barefooted"
I'm dealing though. Real slow today.

[notordinary]

it is the crawling in the arms that i cannot take. the hot/cold is horrible too.
I am ready i think, ready or not. im on my way.
thanks Pat.