Lortab withdrawals

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Rose,

My Pain management specialist is an anesthesiologist, as well (Spelling?).
The injections are for very temporary relief, about a day (Lidocaine). Periodically some cortisone is added. The injections are given directly into each trigger point. It is a bit painful, but so is fibro. I do feel that it releases the tension in the connective tissues making it easier the stretch everything out.

It is expensive $225.00 a session. Needless to say, without the job I resigned from, I probably will not be able to afford them anymore.:(

Good news is , after resigning, the fibro. is not as horrible. This helps a lot when withdrewing from pain meRAB. My body no longer has to push, push, push, through the pain.

I also take Xanax for panic issues. Unlike Lortab, I can take em or leave em, Probably because they do not work for the pain. (thank GOD):angel:

My mom is Sicalian, it is VERY easy for her to say no. She is very a loving mother, but she means business.

I need a job, but I am sooooo scared.:eek:

I hope I was of some help. Have a great day!!!!

Julie
 
twomany,

How did the fourth go? I think tapering would have been a better idea for me, as well. Hind sight is 20/20.

I still can't look in the mirror. What I see there is all gray and drawn. Hopefully, that will go away soon.

Good idea giving your pills to the hubby. I am thinking of accepting the next R/X and bringing it to my mothers house. She is a bit further away (20 miles). It would take serious initiative (PAIN) to froce me to attain one. My husband, I fear, would give in to soon. He hates seeing me in pain. (So do I).

I am also thinking I should not accept the R/X AT ALL. I am on the fence here. Last night HURT, pysically, but I am still alive today. He may have given me one.
Sometimes the body manifests pain in order to recieve a dose. I am wrestling that right now. I am having a hard time determining which is the real pain, and which is
only drug manifestation. (Unfortunately, they both hurt)

My husband is also my rock. But, I always have to keep in mind, stress could initiate mania. So I try to keep most of the misery to myself. He knows Its hard for me to get out of the house right now, so he handles most of the household duties requiring outdoor ventures. COULD NOT MANAGE SHOPPING YESTERDAY. Felt guilty-did dished-washed clothes-cleaned bathroom-generally pooped myself out, as a form of punishment.

I can't wait until this is completly past me. I am sure he can't either.

Take care. Love your family.

Julie
 
Secrets1983,

All is pretty well here. I am going to my pain management specialist on the 16th. (Apprehensive) I will undoubtably be offered an R/X. Half of me wants to say NO, the other half wants to take the R/X and bring it to my mom's house.

Sometimes this medication is necessary, and very difficult to obtain. I believe by leaving it at my mom's house (she knows I am withdrawing), which is 20 miles away, my pain would have to be pretty severe to go to get them.

Having her give me a reasonable dose, is far better, in my eyes, than having them in my medicine cabinet. I hope I will have the resolve to not touch a single one before bring them to her. I will let you know, and be honest about what transpires.:eek:

I am sure some tears will be involved, and my body will probably act up (manifest more pain)when in proximity to them. :(

At least I not kidding myself. I know there will be some form of internal conflict when I receive them. Perhaps the injections (for fibro.) that I receive at the doc's. will make it harder for my body manifest pain? YOU JUST NEVER KNOW.:dizzy:

Wish me luck!:wave:

Julie
 
I just wanted to mention that you might want to try either Lyrica or Neurontin or even Cyrabalta for the fibromyalgia. Those medications have been shown to be effective for alot of people and they are non-narcotic. Please be aware that you are still going to have the fibro and if you can not deal with the pain then please ask your doctor about trying one of those medications. good luck.

brian
 
Julie, may I ask what kind of injections you had for your fibro? :confused: I have fibro also, along with failed cervical fusion surgery, and I'm just curious if these injections are something I can ask my rheumatologist for. I sure hope they work for you; I know how bad the fibro pain can be, and I know there are others on this board who have it. I'm just getting off a 4 week flare - right through our 2 week vacation :mad:. Whenever I tried to ignore the pain and do something "normal" on vacation, I just paid for it later in the day or the next day.

I think your idea of giving your meRAB to your mom is a good one. You said she knows you're withdrawing? I'm assuming you feel she's strong enough to refuse you if she thinks you're not in enough pain to need a pill? I don't mean she should be the med police, or that you'll be so tempted that you'll "fake" pain to get them. I'm just asking because I think it's a good idea. When I got off the norco/vic, (I didn't have to suffer WRAB, I'm on suboxone now), my hubby is still holding my clonopin, which my doc prescribed for anxiety attacks and help in sleeping (which is when I get a lot of my panic attacks). I've never been addicted to clonopin, pain meRAB were my only DOC, but I know clonopin is a benzo, and I don't want to substitute another addiction for the one I already have. He's pretty sensitive to my mooRAB, and early on, he did refuse me a couple times, because he felt I didn't really need one. Of course, I felt I needed one, but looking back, I did okay without, and I rarely even ask him for any now (I sure didn't want to go thru benzo WD; I've heard it's very miserable and dangerous). I'm glad he was strong enough to refuse me sometimes, because he helped me learn about myself and what some of my triggers are.

I think you'll be able to be strong and not touch the pills on the way to your mom's house :) .You seem very determined to do this, which is fantastic!

Keep checking in, and my good thoughts go out to you.

rose
 
The fourth didn't go that bad. My husband has my pills and i only took 6 yesterday. That might sound like alot, but considering I would take 5 at 1 time, up to 20 a day, it's much better. The w/d system have went down I don't 100% but at lrast I can function a little better. thank god. I really took a minute think about what u said, about the body manifesting pain to get a does. And I'm sure our bodies are so used having that does that it does. Yes really think about picking up that RX and probably is a good idea to take to your moms, if you feel he won't be strong enough to tell you NO! Nights are seeming to be the worst, not being able to get in a position where it doesn't hurt as bad. I'm also still very emotional, but things are getting better. Can't wait to see the psych on the 21st. I have probation in the morning, please pray i pass my drug test.
Thanks and good luck, keep it up, your doing great!
 
I am on day five (I think) lose track of all the miserable time. Good news though!
Bathroom trips are stablizing, normality in that area returning. Last night cramping and were severe, this morning not so much.

I can not imagine 10 years. Ever heard of "Suboxone"? I have not looked into it, due to my belief that my short term usage will produce short term withdrawal, I hope I am right.

Pain is returning slowly, but I have resigned my position and can handle all this at home. If I were still working, I do not know what I would do! Probably get fired. Job was super stressful which only made matters worse and worst, taking more and more Lortab 10's (at a time) to continue employment. Ever watch the TV show HOUSE? I was putting him to shame. Felt like I was being sucked down a mine shaft by these things.

Trips to the bathroom should subside in about 3 days (everyones body is different though) The spins and general ickiness ramain a bit longer (day 5 still dread leaving the house) ARRRG!!!

Keep talking it helps. Last night I wanted to scream!

P.S. Sorry about spelling issues.

Julie
 
Rose, update,

Stopped Xanax 2 days. Even though I initially felt no draw to them, it seems not taking them, at all, is having a negative effect (irratible&shakey). GREAT!:(

Looks like another round with the dragon for me! I will taper this time though! I do not think I could cold turkey it again.:eek: I was not taking too many, (2) 0.5mg per day.

I will go down to 1 a day for 3 days, then 1/2 a day for 4 days, and see what happens. I actually had no clue that taking so few would produce symptoms, Go Figure?!:dizzy:

I can't wait till this is all over! And I know it will be.:D

Hope to speak with you again soon!:wave:

Julie
 
I love house, watch him alot and yes I have put him to shame in the yrs. I have been using. Yes I'm looking into suboxone I see a psych dr. on the 21st of this month that perscribes it. I am also gonna get back on my bipolar meRAB. I'm even scared about suboxone after reading this board and seeing people that have to detoxe of it as well and some are saying it's worse than the hydro wd's. I can't imagine anything being worse than this. I stopped drinking 10yrs. ago but just traded it for the medication. I have one addiction after another since age 13. I plan talking with the psych doctor about all my concerns. Glad to hear your feeling at least a little better, it does give me some hope that I will feel better in a few days. Thanks and good luck. Keep me updated.
 
Brian,

Tried Cyrabalta, did not achieve relief. Psy. Doc tapered me off Cyrabalta in 4 days, while introducing a new drug for fibro. called "Savella." Really wacked me out. I did not know which of the 3 drugs were affecting me so badly. Oh, I also stopped hydrocodone at the same time.

Started back on the hydrocodone, went cold turkey off the other meRAB. (That was 2 weeks ago) Stopped taking hydro. 3 days ago. I am waiting to withdraw from this drug before attempting to re-address fibro pain issues.

Hard to type right now..... its pretty ugly!!! Spinning/cramping/ hot/a bit depressed, my body feels like it wants to turn inside-out.....awful!

I have no desire to seek out hydrocodone, as I am placing full blame on this drug for my current state.

ARRRRG!!!! Hangin in there

Julie
 
I feel that weird spinning and spacey feeling and i have alot of anxiety about it. The tingling sensations in my head and the nurabness and the thing about the mirror, I have the same problem. I am sad that you stopped posting. I wanted to read when you finally stopped having these sensations and felt normal again, I have been off for 3 days now and it is hell, I hate these feelings and just wish they would go away for ever. Did yours finally go away and how long did it take? Wish you all the best, John.
 
John,

Hang in there:angel:

I assume the lenght of time it will take for these particular withdrawal symptoms to subside depenRAB on the doseage and length of time of use.

I worked my way up to 5 - 10MG per day for about 2 months. The withdrawal symptom you are speaking of dissapated within 7-10 days, for me.

I have not taken 1 pill in ~6 months. :D Took about 1 month after the last pill to feel no draw toward usage.

I suggest you continue looking in the mirror, so you do not forget why you are suffering through this.

Sorry about not posting. My computer must have the swine flu. It's up and down at the drop of a hat. I would hate to be in the middle of an important communication and have it give out. I would feel guilty as hell.:(

Sorry about any spelling errors (that will not work either).

Cry, scream, whatever it takes. Hang on to loved ones, you are fighting for them, as well.

Hang in there. Hope my computer allows me to assist you in your progress.

Julie Lawrence
 
Hi

From all my own research, Lyrica is a very addicting drug. This is especially true for alcoholics and people who have previously abused drugs. It was touted as non-addictive, but many, many personal anecdotes have shown otherwise.

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