Hello everyone,
I am new here, but i am looking for some help. I have been taking fioricet for many years and I have not used any fioricet since Tuesday night, (today is Saturday). I don't know if I went through any withdrawals, but I know that I was an utter mess... My hormones are all out of whack and I have been an emotional wreck anyway... So here's my question. I really don't know if the Fioricet was my problem, or not, but after this last week, and finally feeling better, I am afraid to take the fioricet for fear that I would have to go through that all over again.
I have taken Fioricet for ten years, for headaches. A few years ago I was in auto accident and Fioricet is really the only pain med I can take without major side effects. So before I knew It, I was taking about 3 to 4 pills, everyday, to help with my pain. Then I started wondering if it was really helping anymore - because I was taking it daily, which means I could've building a tolerance.
So, last Sunday I had to take a cortisol test, which meant that I could not have any caffeine - all day. I felt awful! I took my fioricet, the one w/out caffeine, but it didn't help at all. Which leads me to believe I am probably more addicted to caffeine than Butalbital. Anyway, I took a fioricet Sunday night, which took away my neck and head pain... Emotionally, I was still kinda a mess.
I know I am all over the place with this post - so sorry for that, but I have an awful neck/headache at the moment and I haven't taken anything.
So, to continue my point... I had a neck fusion (4/2012) in sections 4-7 and I have a lot of pain. Ibuprofen does nothing for it. So I don't know what I should do. What should I take if I want to eliminate the Fioricet?
The main reason for my wanting to eliminate it is that I have been under extreme stress and I've been having palpitations and rapid heartbeat, (hence the reason for the cortisol test).. Given this, I am trying to eliminate any and all stimulants from my system. But I am also terrified of having a severe headache & not being able to take anything. I mean what the heck is a person to do? My neck/headaches are so bad that I lay on bed, usually throw up a few times, and I really can't move, nor can I get my neck comfortable. It's absolutely horrible.
and FYI. I have really treated my body like a dumping ground - and now I am paying the price. Now I drink only water, I eat healthy fresh foods and I am trying to get everything in order so I can be a happier, healthier, person...
So, does anyone know of any good alternatives to fioricet?