when you were at the harest point of WD was there anything anyone could do to help?

[positive5]

Ok the hubby is at 80hrs :) I thought yesterday was bad boy was I wrong. I didnt think it could get any worse. We are having the hardest time with the legs and lack of sleep. We keep running out of hot water lol everything is just so bad I can not help I have tried. I have put lotion on his legs and rubbed them until I cant no longer, heating pad, potassium he had tried walking but it does not help any other ideas. I know we are almost there but the sleeping and leg pain has got the best of him. No vomiting other bathroom issues but we have that under control. Still not eating but really pushing the fluids. If you can think about you day 4 is there anything anyone could have done to help? I really wanna help I just dont know what to do. Anyone heard from pinhead1000?

[MIkanik]

He sounds alot like me during my first w/d.  I was in sheer hell...actually ended up in the ER due to lack of hydration, but I was vomiting alot.  For me, my restless legs went away in about a week. After day 5 they weren't there much during the day because I was up and moving, cleaning the house, taking care of our small little "farm" and being as active as I could.  When I would walk around the house I would do lunges...dance while I swept the floors (I know it sounds stupid) and just incorporate more movement into anything I was doing.  It seemed to help a bit....along with a dose of nyquil before bed.

[akitagurl12]

You are a very awesome wife & he is lucky to have your support:) Even though it doesn't feel like it, he is very close to feeling some real relief. There is a light at the end of this tunnel.  Has he tried posting on this site?  It may help him.

[tired3]

I am on day 4 too, and I am still experiencing the leg issues. They seem to come and go but when they come it is pretty bad:( I too have been taking potassium, and many hot tubs. I really hope the physical w/d symptoms start easing up.....for goodness sakes we are on day 4!!! Sleep is hard too, I took an ativan last night and only slept for a few hours and my legs woke me up. I just keep on telling myself I have made it this far, I can make it 4 more days and I hope to be feeling like a new person. You are a wonderful wife, I wish I had someone to go through this with. I will be thinking and praying for you both. Keep us updated on how he is doing today:)

[littlebit667]

Restless legs is a given with withdrawal.  I am at day 69 and it is much better but still there.  Walking an hour was what was suggested by my doctor.  It does help, but not immediate.  If you have a good relationship with your doctor, sometimes coming clean with them will help as there are many non addictive meds that will help with the restless legs.  I am on one now that does the trick.  I told my doc. and it made a world of difference to have her support as I began this process.  Good for you for being there for him,, it can make all the difference.  Remember it is his road and there may be a few rocky patches and detours.  Relapse is possible without help.  The opiates are strong and want back in.  Be on guard.

[Pat1956100]

I have heard it gets alot better by day 5.  Tell him he is almost there.  He is so lucky to have you there.  I am doing this alone and would love to steal you.