I need help getting off Norco - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

friend of steve · 08-02-2007, 10:55 PM

Hi everyone. I have been on Norco 10/325 for about 3 years. I take alot of pills. I recently saw an episode of House and he reminded me of myself. If you don't watch, he pops a lot of pills a day. Anyway, I also have a debilitating disease and cronic pain. I am so scared about detoxing, but feel like I still really need to do it. I am afraid I will end up killing myself one day. I am in no way suicidal, and to be honest, I have a nice life. But this addiction is killing me and I want to do this w/o rehab. Any suggestions

Thank you all,
Steve

madworld · 08-02-2007, 10:58 PM

Yo I feel you but you got to get over that fear of withdrawal. I finally quit when I was ready to embrace the pain and stop trying to figure out a way to escape it. I wish you luck I been there man and if you can make it pass this imagine how free you will feel.

**Dee74** · 08-02-2007, 11:01 PM

Hi Steve
sorry I know nothing about pills - my problem was drinking. But i know a little about self medicating for chronic pain conditions - it will get you in the end if you don't stop it.

Other guys will be along soon who'll have some better idea than me.

welcome anyway

D

parentrecovers · 08-03-2007, 08:03 AM

nice to meet you, steve. do you have a doc you can talk honestly with about detoxing? keep posting and blessings, k

friend of steve · 08-03-2007, 08:55 AM

Hi Guys,
Thank you for all the kind words. Today is day one and so far so good. I am afraid of the withdrawals but I have to do this for my own good. I am scared, but strong. My main problem is that I have an addictive personality. I try something once, and I am hooked. I don't drink because of my family history. You'd think I'd be smart enough to realize painkillers are just as addicting. It all happened so quick. At first I was ok, taking them as prescribed, but after a while it wasnt enough. They gave me a lift and I thought they helped me through the day. I have had a couple of major family loses over the past 3 years, and that was when I started taking more and more pills. I really appreciate everyones support and will be on this website regularly. Especially when the urge to take them starts. Thank you again to everyone and I want to congratulate everyone here for taking the right steps to cure themselve. You all definately give me the hope I need to get through this.
Thank you,
Steve

**Rowan** · 08-03-2007, 09:06 AM

It's good to see you, Steve. Be real careful with those withdrawals. I would talk to a doctor - and keep in close contact in the event they get bad.

friend of steve · 08-03-2007, 09:08 AM

Can anyone tell me what I should expect with the withdrawals???

**Rowan** · 08-03-2007, 09:19 AM

You can probably just google 'Norco withdrawals'

baggervance · 08-03-2007, 11:17 AM

cold sweats, vomiting, joint pain, sleeplessness, fatigue.But they all go away.first day I was cravving,threw away my stash,2nd was pretty bad third was getting a little better and been better every sense.I went cold and couldnt stand the joint pain so I started drinking BAD. Hot baths help but if you quit you are gonna hurt.You got a Doc you can go see I'd suggest that wish I would have done that.I hope I dont have to do it agin.

Lilybug · 08-03-2007, 11:48 AM

The first 5-7 days are the worst and then it slowly starts to get better. You can do it.

friend of steve · 08-03-2007, 12:36 PM

Well, it is only 2:30 and I have already slipped! I took half the amount that I usually do because I couldnt take that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am going to have to bite the bullet and call my doc. I have been doing a lot of reading on this subject and most of what I read says to wean yourself off them. Has anyone else tried this?

friend of steve · 08-03-2007, 12:37 PM

Thanks Rowan, I have found a lot of info on google.

gypsytears · 08-03-2007, 12:52 PM

Hi Steve

. I think you have a good base of people here to reach out to... planning on reading or posting here is a sound decision to help fight the cravings and help get your mind off them. Others will probably be along to suggest N/A meetings. I have no experience w/ that but it might be something to look into. Talking to you doctor would be the best way to see if weaning will be the best course of action for you. I had a problem w/alcohol myself... but I do know people that are addicted to painkillers and I'm symapthtic to your desire to get off them.

baggervance · 08-03-2007, 01:01 PM

Yeah I tried weaning. Did not work for me.Id do good for few days then well you know.For me its all or none.I am always looking for easier softer ways but I've found none.I have had some of the greatest plans they worked great in my mind I just couldnt make them work in my life.

friend of steve · 08-07-2007, 07:08 AM

Hi all, sorry I haven't been on. I have been weaning myself off slowly. I am taking less than half of what I used to. I am hoping by the end of the week to be off them completely. I have been feeling anxious but otherwise, ok. Thank you everyone for your support. You really are helping me with your advice and kind words. God bless you all and good luck w/ your battles! I will return later today and keep you all posted.

08-02-2007, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	I need help getting off Norco Hi everyone. I have been on Norco 10/325 for about 3 years. I take alot of pills. I recently saw an episode of House and he reminded me of myself. If you don't watch, he pops a lot of pills a day. Anyway, I also have a debilitating disease and cronic pain. I am so scared about detoxing, but feel like I still really need to do it. I am afraid I will end up killing myself one day. I am in no way suicidal, and to be honest, I have a nice life. But this addiction is killing me and I want to do this w/o rehab. Any suggestions Thank you all, Steve

08-02-2007, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
madworld death before dishonor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: all over Posts: 67	Yo I feel you but you got to get over that fear of withdrawal. I finally quit when I was ready to embrace the pain and stop trying to figure out a way to escape it. I wish you luck I been there man and if you can make it pass this imagine how free you will feel. __________________ I don't want to be a product of my environment, I want my environment to be a product of me.

08-02-2007, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dee74 Forum Leader Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 14,647	Hi Steve sorry I know nothing about pills - my problem was drinking. But i know a little about self medicating for chronic pain conditions - it will get you in the end if you don't stop it. Other guys will be along soon who'll have some better idea than me. welcome anyway D __________________ May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

08-03-2007, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rowan Social Network Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,973	It's good to see you, Steve. Be real careful with those withdrawals. I would talk to a doctor - and keep in close contact in the event they get bad. __________________

08-03-2007, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rowan Social Network Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,973	You can probably just google 'Norco withdrawals' __________________

08-03-2007, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
parentrecovers P* the greenbean c*erole! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 15,344	nice to meet you, steve. do you have a doc you can talk honestly with about detoxing? keep posting and blessings, k

08-03-2007, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	Hi Guys, Thank you for all the kind words. Today is day one and so far so good. I am afraid of the withdrawals but I have to do this for my own good. I am scared, but strong. My main problem is that I have an addictive personality. I try something once, and I am hooked. I don't drink because of my family history. You'd think I'd be smart enough to realize painkillers are just as addicting. It all happened so quick. At first I was ok, taking them as prescribed, but after a while it wasnt enough. They gave me a lift and I thought they helped me through the day. I have had a couple of major family loses over the past 3 years, and that was when I started taking more and more pills. I really appreciate everyones support and will be on this website regularly. Especially when the urge to take them starts. Thank you again to everyone and I want to congratulate everyone here for taking the right steps to cure themselve. You all definately give me the hope I need to get through this. Thank you, Steve

08-03-2007, 09:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	Can anyone tell me what I should expect with the withdrawals???

08-03-2007, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
baggervance Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 558	cold sweats, vomiting, joint pain, sleeplessness, fatigue.But they all go away.first day I was cravving,threw away my stash,2nd was pretty bad third was getting a little better and been better every sense.I went cold and couldnt stand the joint pain so I started drinking BAD. Hot baths help but if you quit you are gonna hurt.You got a Doc you can go see I'd suggest that wish I would have done that.I hope I dont have to do it agin. __________________ I love my bulldog she never says a word about anything I do wrong.

08-03-2007, 11:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lilybug Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 12	The first 5-7 days are the worst and then it slowly starts to get better. You can do it.

08-03-2007, 12:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	Well, it is only 2:30 and I have already slipped! I took half the amount that I usually do because I couldnt take that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am going to have to bite the bullet and call my doc. I have been doing a lot of reading on this subject and most of what I read says to wean yourself off them. Has anyone else tried this?

08-03-2007, 12:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	Thanks Rowan, I have found a lot of info on google.

08-03-2007, 12:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
gypsytears not a greeter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: padmasana Posts: 12,180 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Steve . I think you have a good base of people here to reach out to... planning on reading or posting here is a sound decision to help fight the cravings and help get your mind off them. Others will probably be along to suggest N/A meetings. I have no experience w/ that but it might be something to look into. Talking to you doctor would be the best way to see if weaning will be the best course of action for you. I had a problem w/alcohol myself... but I do know people that are addicted to painkillers and I'm symapthtic to your desire to get off them. __________________ Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

08-03-2007, 01:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
baggervance Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 558	Yeah I tried weaning. Did not work for me.Id do good for few days then well you know.For me its all or none.I am always looking for easier softer ways but I've found none.I have had some of the greatest plans they worked great in my mind I just couldnt make them work in my life. __________________ I love my bulldog she never says a word about anything I do wrong.

08-07-2007, 07:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
friend of steve friend of Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 6	Hi all, sorry I haven't been on. I have been weaning myself off slowly. I am taking less than half of what I used to. I am hoping by the end of the week to be off them completely. I have been feeling anxious but otherwise, ok. Thank you everyone for your support. You really are helping me with your advice and kind words. God bless you all and good luck w/ your battles! I will return later today and keep you all posted.

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