how to withdrawl from hydorcodone, how long will it take,

[mamaw49]

hi, due to the recent laws that have been passed prescriptions drugs for pain killers are being harder to get, i have decided to do this on my own, i have been on Norco 10/325 for years, 5 to 6 a day, i am trying to cut that in half, what kind of symptoms would i need to be a where of when it comes to withdrawals, i am experiencing leg pain, headaches, edgy feeling, what else, thanks,

[NeverAgain127]

Hi mama:

Yup, it's going to hurt.  Withdrawals are unpleasant, but they generally never last more than 7-10 days.

Regarding your question about your liver...it all depends on how much damage the Hep C has done.  If you have absolutely no cirrhosis or scarring on your liver, the acetaminophen may not have done damage, but you are smart to be wondering.      People with Hep C have to be SUPER careful about certain drugs that challenge the liver.

I'd ask your doctor about it...good luck honey.

[mamaw49]

thanks everyone, i am doing this with cutting the dose, and it hurts, but i really need this, it is hurting my liver being that i also have hep c, i am going to be going to see a pain specialist to get help so since i doctor told me "sorry" can't help you, will let you know how i do,

[gnarly_1]

Hi  and welcome to the forum....we do home detox all the time here so read the other posts and post often  for starters  this is 1/3 phyical and 2/3 mental to be ready to fight it out on both fronts the best thing you can bring to the table is a positive attitude  it means the difference between being uncomfortable and suffering.... suffering is a choice  I have said this a million times but you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile ...this is a lot like the flu and it will run it coerce in a few days  10356 has givin you the same advise I would give she is one of our veterans here on this forum...we all look forward to helping you dropping dose by 50% is going to feel like a truck ran you over  if you choose to taper do it slow  if your willing to tuff it out  just jump and get it over with   kinda like ripping a bandaid off verses pulling it slow  ether way your in a good plase for help...........Gnarly

[10356]

Hi Mamaw Welcome to the forum. well to help Epsom Salt in a warm bath will help with the muscle aches. They sell a product called Hylands Restful Leg our a knock off at walmart that will hep with the jumping in your legs/arms. Make sure you are staying hydrated this is very important. Imodium for any bathroom issues, and tea some soothing calming teas are nice for the anxiety. You will be very emotional for a lil while, this will pass so let the tears flow. What helps all the symptoms is walking Forcing yourself to move as much as your body will allow. The meds have been supplying the feel good endorphin Now Your brain has to produce them on its own and how you do that is thru exercise. It will also lift your mood. Sleep will not come for awhile so line up some good movies our reading even puzzles are good. Make sure to eat clean rest when you can move when you can and post for support.. I wish you well, lesa

[luvdolphins58]

Hi. To start with go to substance  abuse  forum. They will help and give you all the ways to help with wd. Thanks good luck to you