day 2 of wd's, rls is killing me!!

stillfromny · 11-30-2006, 08:54 AM

Hi everyone,

i am on day 2 without any norco's, this has been so hard coming off 20 per day habit, I did wean down a few days before I dont think that helped me. I have such anxiety, my heart is racing, my legs will not stop moving, no food, only gatorade and going to the bathroom as soon as I drink it. Does anyone know what I can but for rls? its so bad, I have not slept in 2 days...I sobbed last night for an hr, my mom said she heard me cry out in mt sleep.. My mom & sister know and they are watching me and keep asking me if i need to go to the hospital, I keep saying no.

Thanks guys

bkim · 11-30-2006, 09:17 AM

Hey there. Congrats on making it 2 days!!! I know what you are going though righ now and it brings back bad memories. Glad to hear you are having family support. I read some of your previous posts...Did you ever get the sub? I couldn't imagine going c/t, but this is your choice and I hope you make it. As you know, it will start getting better at about day 4 or 5. Keep drinking as much water as you can. Also, dont be afraid to check into a detox if you feel the need. Its short term and can really help. Hope you start feeling better soon. Just remember, life will be so much better without the obsession of the pills. You will come out of that fog and see things so much differently. Trust me on this. Hang in there.

stillfromny · 11-30-2006, 09:34 AM

thanks so much, no i never did the sub thing I was scared to go... I know I can make it through a few more days, I am not quitting now, plus I have no way of getting them so it doesnt matter at this point. I am in another state since Monday and I left my fiance after 11yrs to just get some alone time, he is worried sick about me and calling every 10 seconds to come home... Its alot to have happen all at once, I feel so panicky.. moving out of state, leaving my fiance , leaving my best friend, leaving my pills uggg... I am feeling like i want to cry for days

bkim · 11-30-2006, 09:40 AM

Please try to remember that this is the time to concentrate on YOU. This is prob one of the times in our lives when we need to be selfish and worry about what is best for us We have our entire lives to live. The short term sacrifices are better for the long run.

kim4074 · 11-30-2006, 11:17 AM

For the RLS stretchy's worked also I rubbed icy hot into my calves and that seemed to help alot also some hot baths to get the heat worked into the muscles seemes to help too. I used to take a hot bath before bed and rub in the icy hot. On the top of the there is a home detox thread on there is something else that will help with the RLS. That was the worst part for me too. So try the icy hot it stinks but helps. Good luck just a few more days. Kim