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taraanne33 Junior Member  Posts: 13 |
posted 04-27-2003 10:44 AM
  
does anyone know of any ways to cope with withdrawal from lorcet 10 ? i have been taking this medicine for 2 years due to a neck surgery and now i have scar tissue, but i run out 3 days early, and i get restless and i cant sleep, and the feeling is just awful. IP: Logged |
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shakarkia Member Posts: 42 |
posted 04-28-2003 04:57 PM
45 views and not one reply?? What a world we live in where people are too caught up in their own junk to help another!! I wanted to suggest maybe some sominex or other sleeping aid that you can get OTC? It might help--also maybe try to get your doc to prescribe some Xanax or Ambien,,,they will also help you sleep!! Thanks, Karen  IP: Logged |
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lexrom Newbie Posts: 2 |
posted 04-29-2003 12:47 AM
get off of it -- it will take over your life--i found this site and reading that i was not alone has helped me realize that i was hooked and had to do something- i have gone from 6/day to none in a week- i tapered down the first few days using darvocet--one half pill twice a day-try that and have your doctor prescribe robaxin for the muscle aches and lousy feeling that you will experience- read the other posts about the things you can do to help with the withdrawal symptoms and tell the person you are closest to that you have a problem--until you dlo that you can never be free of it. good luck IP: Logged |
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-_- Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 04-30-2003 02:24 AM
I read your reply, here, and thought I would say something now because I have this problem, know I need help and want to ask HOW - (knowing that when I do I'll need to follow through with it), but because of the addiction, I have put it off till I run low....but, and there's always a but,...I'm also reading in here, looking for something that will bring me to focus. I'm stalling now. The problem is not unlike this writers, and I need to now all the tricks, (vitamins, food, exercise, anything) because the times when I've run out and HAD to go a day or two before getting re-filled have been....well, you all know. but I'm concerned, a bit, that no one will respond when I write because I see this - 45 views and no one (until you) responded. Is this unusual? would I do better reading every single post for as far back as I can get them? Does the info change that much? whew. I feel like my life is over, they do almost nothing,m but when they do it seems like something I want to hang in thee for again, although I know they're ruining my life. How do I get startet, I guess that's my question. what mind set do I need? anger at them? me? sadness at being here now? waddya think? and thanks.
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#1Texan Senior Veteran  Posts: 589 |
posted 04-30-2003 05:32 AM
I'm sure that no one has replied because there is a ton of info here. You can do a search in this specific category. Please don't get ticked, there is a lot of stuff here, just do the search or just start reading. #1Texan IP: Logged |
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-_- Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 04-30-2003 01:31 PM
Gotcha - which is what I'll do. I just didn't know how to get started once I make the commitment. the reading i'm doing. the need is certainly there. but after that, I read so many diffierent ideas and for each one it's always different, yes? OK. Thanks. I'll do that and make a new post when I reach out. IP: Logged |
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#1Texan Senior Veteran Posts: 589 |
posted 04-30-2003 01:48 PM
Yes. I believe there are several different things that have worked or are working. Please do keep us posted. Good Luck #1 Texan IP: Logged |
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losers Member Posts: 40 |
posted 05-01-2003 10:47 PM
For the first few days sleep is the best thing possible get as much sleep as you can. IP: Logged |
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tattooedmonkey Member Posts: 38 |
posted 05-03-2003 05:50 AM
If you don't need the pain pills anymore... get off of them. Here is how to do it painlessly.... tapering is the most important thing. This requires discipline. Then make sure that you are eating alot, taking vitamins, helping your body replenish itself. Drink ALOT of water, flush your system out. Stay active, the more active you are the quicker your body gets rid of the oipoids. Keep your mind busy, the busier you are, the less you think of taking more pills. Don't try to turn to other things to get you by unless you have to. I mean, don't turn to xanax or sleeping pills to fill in the gaps unless you really have to, or you will end up with another addiction!!! It's the mentality of feeling like you have to take a pill to make everything alright. Replace it with a positive activity and break the mentality and the "ritual" of what you used to do to feel better. IP: Logged |
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HERMIT Senior Member Posts: 193 |
posted 05-03-2003 10:40 AM
I have to agree with monkey--your worst enemy in kicking this habit will be your own brain--I get anxious when I am almost out of my prescription even though I know a refill will be ready. Find something you enjoy doing and immerse yourself in it. This makes the time go by much faster than laying around thinking about it. Eat and drink lots--even though you won't feel like it. I don't know how hard it will be to do--but be honest with your doctor about your problem. Do this only if he seems to care about you as a patient. He is probably in the best position to help you. Oh yeah--try to keep away from family--especially kids for the first little while to avoid getting stressed--you will anger easily.Good Luck. IP: Logged |
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bugsbost Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 05-05-2003 03:24 AM
I have gone through the trials of withdrawal from Lortab many times. I can tell you from experience the best way to come through WD with a little pain as possible is to get yourself about 15 Darvocets and take 2 a day for a week. It will help tremendously to minimize the pain. Some may say you are just replacing one problem with another, but I disagree. If you have resigned yourself to the notion that you truly want off painkillers and have challenged yourself to do so, then taking 2 Darvocets a day is nothing. Darvocet is a weak painkiller and will not make you high whatsoever. It is good at just taking away to physical discomfort WD brings. Believe me, it works. Good Luck and God Bless. B IP: Logged |
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CRAZE Senior Member Posts: 103 |
posted 05-05-2003 12:28 PM
Yes darvecet works. I just got out of detox at a treatment center and the doc used darvecet and klonopin to bring me off of the Oxycontins. CRAZE IP: Logged |
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taraanne33 Junior Member Posts: 13 |
posted 05-05-2003 05:45 PM
thank you all for your replies, i wish i could go off of them painlessly, but i am in severe pain all the time, i do need them, but the stupid doc wont give me enough, but i found a new pain doc and he gave me enough to last and ist starting me on the patch for the pain, so wish me luck IP: Logged |
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deer03 Junior Member Posts: 19 |
posted 05-17-2003 12:47 PM
Hi, My fiance is going into detox monday for 3 days due to 2 year lortab 10-10-12 pill a day addiction.Tapering method and clonidine was not sucessful. But now his doctor has him on lithium and depakote(bi polar disorder)and something for restless leg syndome which is aggravated by withdrawals. I havent heard of a magic cure...it is hard work but i am praying detox works. He doesnt have insurance and their are free detox centers, you just have to look. But My only advise since he hasnt completed detox yet is that other meds ie antidepressants ect; may ease the emotional and physical pain associated with withdrawals. I think it relieves some of the anxiety and make everything a little more tolerabe. Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers along with my fiance. IP: Logged |
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Risky Business Veteran Posts: 360 |
posted 05-17-2003 01:25 PM
Hello Tarraanne: If at all possible in my opinion taper completely off the addictive pain meds. There are many of us on here that cannot simply because our lives are so severely invaded by pain..... And if we did not at least take a few, then we would be bed ridden at a young age. I hope I am not offending anyone, I am offering the best opinion I know. As for your question there are probably many opinions to your question of running out. I would think honest severe pain patients probably go thru running out and hurting a few days or even week(s) That's why if any way possible, start taking vitimans, drink water, and if you have been on it for 2 years you most likely are going to go thru a week or more of hard times. I am no expert...I have just seen it so many times. You doc usually knows what to rx to help as much as possible. This is my opinion. This is what I wish I could do as well. I(we) are all pulling for you, Have a nice day, Risky Business I know it will sometimes be harder than it sounds. IP: Logged |
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Autumn Angel Senior Veteran Posts: 1641 |
posted 05-17-2003 02:37 PM
Hi Taranne are you asking what to do for those 3 days or asking how to withdraw completely? I am sure most of us have ran out of our meds a day or 2 early before. I know I have. A 4 time a day schedule can easily turn into that extra pill at 2am if you wake up in pain and I am sure we are not going to call our PM at 2 am and ask if its ok to take a pill so we can sleep. I guess the WD for 3 days would be the same as detoxing totally physically. The suggestions here are good ones so I have nothing to add I just didnt know if you wanted to know what to do till your refill in 3 days or a preminant detox. Either way good luck and God Bless Autumn. IP: Logged |
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Percokitty Veteran Posts: 287 |
posted 05-17-2003 08:44 PM
Taranne, If you are in pain; and consistently run out early - you 'may' be undermedicated. Many doctors are afraid to prescribe too much or what you need; they impose their own limitation but you may very well need more. To see-saw back & forth between running out early, having to go through withdrawals; that's not the way to go. Withdrawals are awful. I would be up front with your Dr. and re-assess your use of them; when, why, etc. As long as you know that you are taking then for 'pain' only and not for other reasons; there is no reason for you to be unmedicated, IMO. Maybe talk to your Dr. about a time-released medication with lortab for breakthrough pain.... Take care, IP: Logged |
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pgourley Junior Member Posts: 18 |
posted 05-21-2003 12:25 AM
I HAV BEEN ON OXYCONTIN FOR ABOUT 2 YRS AND I AM SO ASCARED TO COME OFF IT.UNTIL WE CAN GET THE PAIN UNDER CONTROL WHAT CAN BE DONE.I FEEL LIKE THE DEVIL IS ON MY BACK.MY DR. TOLD ME WE WOULD BRING ME DOWN SLOWLY.MORPHINE IS WORSE.I WAS ON IT ONE MONTH AND MY LEGS FEEL LIKE I HAV GIANT BUGS IN THEM,NERVOUS AS A CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.PLZ WRITE ME IP: Logged |
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timsworld73 Veteran Posts: 372 |
posted 05-21-2003 12:07 PM
pgourley, do you need the medication right now for legit pain? deep down inside, you know if you do...if you do dont beat yourself up over it. If you think you could survive the pain with less medication , then tapering could work if you can have someone else hold your meds and get a good schedule to do it. It is tough to answer the question of what do I do if you really do need the medication for pain. What is your dosing like right now? Are you wanting to get off them completly right now? If your legs are doing the resltless thing tkae hot showers, they help. Tim [This message has been edited by timsworld73 (edited 05-21-2003).] IP: Logged |
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LEE1G Newbie Posts: 1 |
posted 05-22-2003 05:54 AM
HEY GUYS IM LEE, IM OVER HERE IN THE UK CURRENTLY NURSING A DETOX WITHDRWAWEL FROM CODEINE PHOSPHATE 30MG TABS WHICH I HAVE ABUSED NOW PURPOSLY FOR TWO YEARS(PRESCRIBED FOR SEVERE MIGRAINE BUT ABUSED FOR AN AMAZING HIGH).THIS SOUNDS BAD BUT I WAS SWOLLOWING AROUND 50-60 TABS A DAY.MY W/D HAS NOW ENDED BUT NOT AT ALL PAINLESS.I HAVENT SLEPT IN WEEKS EVEN AIDED WITH VALIUM(DIAZEPAM) ALTHOUGH THEY DID MASK A GOOD 90% OF THE PAIN.THE ILL RESTLESS FEELING WITH CHRONIC ACHES AND SWEATS WERE STILL THERE,SO TO ANYONE WITH A HABIT FOR MAEDS I DO SUGGEST TELLING YOUR DOC AS THEY DO REALLY UNDERSTAND AND DO NOT STOP PRESCRIBING JUST BECAUSE YOUR AN ADDICT.BUT DO SUGGEST VALIUM(DIAZEPAM 5 OR 10MG)TO AID THE W/D PAIN.IM NOW CLEAN AND WISH THE BEST TO ALL RECOVERING ADDICTS OUT THERE. THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THAT GLOOMY TUNNEL BELIEVE ME,GOOD LUCK ALL OF YOU, YOU CAN DO IT! IP: Logged |
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kfrogiez Member Posts: 38 |
posted 05-22-2003 01:54 PM
I have been taking vicodens for about 3 YEARS. I got into a really bad car accident. my doc put me on these. didnt even bother to tell me that they were addictive. so here i am at 25 w/ an addiction. my doc prescribes a certain amount every month, but I always end up running out early. then at the end of every month come the withdrawels. (you'd think I would be used to this!). but this time is worse, dont know why. i just dont think i can do this. it hurts too much. i know i don't have to tell you guys that. sorry. I am a mess i dont know how i let myself get to this point. and the thing is, i function GREAT when i am on them. They control my pain, they dont make me sleepy, and im actually productive. its when i run out that the problems start. someone please help me i cant do this, im not strong enough. i hate that something has a hold on me like this, but its a little late for all that, huh?! IP: Logged |
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kfrogiez Member Posts: 38 |
posted 05-22-2003 02:02 PM
but what if you cant find a doc to give you darvo's or ANYTHING??? I'm desperate, i tried the "cold-turkey" route, and i cant do it. the problem is that a truely have chronic lower back pain from a car accident. so it isnt just the withdrawels, its the actuall PAIN. dammit, what do i do? please, if you have any tips, please tell me. quote: IP: Logged |
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kfrogiez Member Posts: 38 |
posted 05-22-2003 02:05 PM
quote:but what if you cant find a doc to give you darvo's or ANYTHING??? I'm desperate, i tried the "cold-turkey" route, and i cant do it. the problem is that a truely have chronic lower back pain from a car accident. so it isnt just the withdrawels, its the actuall PAIN. dammit, what do i do? please, if you have any tips, please tell me. IP: Logged |
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soccermama Junior Member Posts: 15 |
posted 05-25-2003 04:12 PM
I have to agree with the others, Darvocette on hand will help the W/D's and ease the anxiety on it. I take Vicodin/perc's for a bad Knee and I am running outby end of the month because.. like you at 2-3am when I can't sleep I take a pill and then I am short before I can get refills.I can't function without pain med's right now, I would be in to much pain to walk! Hang in there,I know it is tough.. I have been in your shoes more times than I want to think about and share your pain.GOod luck, Mindy IP: Logged |
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