Getting through Hydrocodone Addiction

[kczoo]

Not Chiefs related but I’m going through hell. I was literally prescribed this crap for 10 years and then I moved out of state. I knew moving no other family doctor would prescribe them to me unless my back was jelly. I think I’m doing pretty good considering that it’s been about eight days with nothing after 10 years and having it every day. Anyone else gone through this?

[TLO]

Originally Posted by BDj23

I hate taking that shit, but I understand how people get hooked on it.

I ****ed my back up at work a few years ago, when I would go to visit the company doc he would ask me two questions.
1) how is the pain
2) if I needed (wanted) more pills

No wonder people get hooked on this shit with doctors like that.

Same thing happened to me. Started with my wisdom teeth, had some complications from that, then hurt my back at some stupid ****ing job I was working as I was finishing my bachelor's.

Doctor was happy to keep prescribing those Norco 10's for like a year, then cut me off cold turkey. No tapering, nothing. By that time I was dependant on the medication and was sick as a dog trying to go through withdrawal.

I turned to alternative methods of getting my norco's. A few years down the road I said **** it I'm done with it and haven't looked back. I never took more than 10mg at a time, and never over 40mg a day. But if I didn't have it, I would get so, so sick.

Strongest thing I'll take these days is ibuprofen. **** opiates. And **** the doctors that get patients hooked on the stuff long term and then kicked them to the curb when they got their hand slapped for handing the shit out like lollipops.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

I'd go to the doctor explain your situation and get your medical records sent over and tell them you want help getting off of it

They'll probably treat him like a drug addict and tell him to kick rocks.

It might be worth a try, all doctors are different. I've just had bad, bad experiences with this topic. I'm getting fired up thinking about it.

[HemiEd]

Congratulations on making it for these first 8 days, more power to you! Hang in there, one day at a time.

I have had 5 prescriptions for different injuries/root canal accumulate over the years without taking any. Recently I tore the meniscus in my knee and took three of them over a 24 hour period. Holy shit, the next day was hell and I got somewhat of a clue how someone could get addicted to them. I prefer the pain.

These doctors prescribe them to liberally. Recently 60 minutes ran a segment on those pain centers in Florida and a Dr. that is spending life in prison his activity in prescribing so many.

[MTG#10]

I have degenerative disc disease and two herniated discs that I know of...this was 10 years ago, likely worse now. Three different doctors recommend surgery but until my kids are all grown and on their own I can't afford to miss work for six months.

My last doc gave me vicodin for about six months, never abused them and only took them as prescribed unless it was a really bad day. When I decided I was done with them the next week was hell. I called in with "the flu" and agonized tossing and turning in bed for days. Way worse than any flu I've ever had. After about a week I was good and have never touched an opiate since and will never no matter how bad my back gets.

[MTG#10]

I'll tell you, the only relief I could find during that week was boning Direckshun's mom, I highly recommend it.

[bricks]

You want a good pain reliever? Naturally its the best, go for a 1 hour jog. The. Best.

*Best of luck in what you’re going through

[Reroka]

Originally Posted by kczoo

Not Chiefs related but I’m going through hell. I was literally prescribed this crap for 10 years and then I moved out of state. I knew moving no other family doctor would prescribe them to me unless my back was jelly. I think I’m doing pretty good considering that it’s been about eight days with nothing after 10 years and having it every day. Anyone else gone through this?

Just got done with this, hate to say it but marijuana and oj helpee make it easier. I am. Ow on lyrica and marijuana for my back.

[Reroka]

Originally Posted by MTG#10

I have degenerative disc disease and two herniated discs that I know of...this was 10 years ago, likely worse now. Three different doctors recommend surgery but until my kids are all grown and on their own I can't afford to miss work for six months.

My last doc gave me vicodin for about six months, never abused them and only took them as prescribed unless it was a really bad day. When I decided I was done with them the next week was hell. I called in with "the flu" and agonized tossing and turning in bed for days. Way worse than any flu I've ever had. After about a week I was good and have never touched an opiate since and will never no matter how bad my back gets.

Lyrica ftw. I had a spine surgery to fuse my whole cervical spine due to car accident. Lyrica woorks man takes just about all the pain away, weed takes the rest plus i can sleep now.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

Stay strong and as some have said here, don't go back! Terrible that your old doctor would do that to you.

Our old GP got his license pulled for that shit. He'd dole out opiates like they were Chiclets.

To the thread starter, good luck.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by Cosmos

This...

Try Cannabis with high CBD. Work it on down to where you are consuming just CBD.

Stay as active as possible.

Good luck!

this.

[bdj23]

Originally Posted by TLO

Same thing happened to me. Started with my wisdom teeth, had some complications from that, then hurt my back at some stupid ****ing job I was working as I was finishing my bachelor's.

Doctor was happy to keep prescribing those Norco 10's for like a year, then cut me off cold turkey. No tapering, nothing. By that time I was dependant on the medication and was sick as a dog trying to go through withdrawal.

I turned to alternative methods of getting my norco's. A few years down the road I said **** it I'm done with it and haven't looked back. I never took more than 10mg at a time, and never over 40mg a day. But if I didn't have it, I would get so, so sick.

Strongest thing I'll take these days is ibuprofen. **** opiates. And **** the doctors that get patients hooked on the stuff long term and then kicked them to the curb when they got their hand slapped for handing the shit out like lollipops.

After 5 days of not taking a shit and itching like a meth-head I put the opioids down and suffered along with ibuprofen. I still have two bottles full of em in my medicine cabinet.

[Scooter LaCanforno]

I went through 4 major knee surgeries in four years. I was on percocet and vicodin for years. Never got addicted to them. The only addiction I ever had was nicotine. I consider myself extremely lucky.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by kczoo

Not Chiefs related but I’m going through hell. I was literally prescribed this crap for 10 years and then I moved out of state. I knew moving no other family doctor would prescribe them to me unless my back was jelly. I think I’m doing pretty good considering that it’s been about eight days with nothing after 10 years and having it every day. Anyone else gone through this?

You've made it through the worst part physically, but you're gonna feel down in the dumps for awhile. If youre still feeling sick, then I'd suggest trying Kratom. Kratom will take most all of the withdrawal symptoms away and make it bearable. I'd check the legality of Kratom in your state. I can't say enough good things about Kratom. That shit is a god send.

[poolboy]

yall need to quit blaming the doctors...they did not force it down your throats or beg you to refill

[Naptown Chief]

Actually, yes. I do (did?) HVAC. I was working in an attic and stepped on a stud that wasn't nailed in properly, sending me through the ceiling. Neck, back, hips, and nerve damage.

I've been on opiates for two years. Tylenol 3, then T4, Hydrocodone 5, 7.5, and then 10s. I'd been munching on 6-8 10s (prescribed, never abused) for the last year until they'd stopped helping. I'd finally had enough and started TAPERING about two months or so ago and I'm miserable. I can't imagine going cold turkey on this shit dude. I drop 5mg every Sunday and it ****ing sucks lol...

As suggested already, I'd look into medical marijuana. I got approved in late July but my picture didn't meet requirements (derp!). I resubmitted a few weeks ago and actually expect my number next week. I do take 3200 mg of Gabapentin and 60 mg of Cymbalta for nerve pain. I was on Lyrica but worker's comp put an end to that.. I guess it's substantially more expensive than gabs?