Very sick and called my doctor
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Very sick and called my doctor
Well it has been about 30 hours or so since my last Vicodin.
I am sooooo sick. I called my doctor five times today and heard nothing. I finally got in touch with a REAL human being, one of his nurses and I asked her if my messages were coming through. She said they were but they have been so busy today.
I told her that I was getting very sick from the Vicodin withdrawal and she said that was normal and to just deal with it the best I can.
I told her I KNEW that Vicodin was a problem for me. That I took way more than I should have (OMG, I was HONEST), and it felt good. She told me to stop beating myself up over it and that they are here for me.
I have an appt with the doctor tomorrow at 230pm and only hope I make it through the night.
I also told the nurse I did NOT want anymore Vicodin whatsoever.
I am sooooo sick. I called my doctor five times today and heard nothing. I finally got in touch with a REAL human being, one of his nurses and I asked her if my messages were coming through. She said they were but they have been so busy today.
I told her that I was getting very sick from the Vicodin withdrawal and she said that was normal and to just deal with it the best I can.
I told her I KNEW that Vicodin was a problem for me. That I took way more than I should have (OMG, I was HONEST), and it felt good. She told me to stop beating myself up over it and that they are here for me.
I have an appt with the doctor tomorrow at 230pm and only hope I make it through the night.
I also told the nurse I did NOT want anymore Vicodin whatsoever.
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Way to go! You must feel somewhat liberated for being honest. Admitting you have a problem with the Vicodin to the Nurse is another HUGE step in recovery.
If you do feel the withdrawals are becoming unmanageable please go to an ER. I hope you are not alone.
(((Amelia))) hang in there.
If you do feel the withdrawals are becoming unmanageable please go to an ER. I hope you are not alone.
(((Amelia))) hang in there.
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Sending you guys hugs. So many hugs.
One thing about me is that I have always been able to own my fuckups. (Eventually LOL).
Telling the nurse felt so very good. Why try and lie about it? It is quite obvious I have an addiction. I found a very good doctor who is trying to take good care of me and there is no way I am going to lose him over an addiction. I have to be honest if I am going to get better physically and mentally.
Damn my head hurts though. No appetite, hot flashes, then cold sweats. Some of you know what I am talking about.
The nurse also told me to call the on-call doctor tonight if I was having problems.
I am very lucky in the sense I found a clinic who DOES understand and will work with me through this.
Some would have washed their hands of me.
I'm gonna keep posting and keep being positive.
One thing about me is that I have always been able to own my fuckups. (Eventually LOL).
Telling the nurse felt so very good. Why try and lie about it? It is quite obvious I have an addiction. I found a very good doctor who is trying to take good care of me and there is no way I am going to lose him over an addiction. I have to be honest if I am going to get better physically and mentally.
Damn my head hurts though. No appetite, hot flashes, then cold sweats. Some of you know what I am talking about.
The nurse also told me to call the on-call doctor tonight if I was having problems.
I am very lucky in the sense I found a clinic who DOES understand and will work with me through this.
Some would have washed their hands of me.
I'm gonna keep posting and keep being positive.
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great job calling the doctor; and your persistence
and the appointment for tomorrow
and verbalizing that you don't want vicaden
tonight, right now, you can do this...now all you have, all of life, is right now, it is staying clean tonight.
i'm so glad you are doing this. you're helping those of us who are also struggling.
great job
and the appointment for tomorrow
and verbalizing that you don't want vicaden
tonight, right now, you can do this...now all you have, all of life, is right now, it is staying clean tonight.
i'm so glad you are doing this. you're helping those of us who are also struggling.
great job
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I am so proud of you sweety!!!
Honesty will go far.
Like already said. If it gets too bad. Get your butt to the ER.
If you can make it till tomorrow. Be as honest as possible with you Dr.
Great job on comeing clean and being clean.
Honesty will go far.
Like already said. If it gets too bad. Get your butt to the ER.
If you can make it till tomorrow. Be as honest as possible with you Dr.
Great job on comeing clean and being clean.
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Amelia, that's super!
You did such a good thing for yourself by calling the dr and being open about what you've been doing. And, you are so lucky to have found a place that understands and helps.
You did such a good thing for yourself by calling the dr and being open about what you've been doing. And, you are so lucky to have found a place that understands and helps.
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I'm still hanging in there
Thanks so much to all of you!
It is nearly 10pm. I took another looooong nap. 4 hours. But sleeping is good while this is going on as I am not thinking about pills, thinking about not having pills, and thinking about how to get pills!!
Still have a headache, sweating, hot/cold flashes. All that good stuff.
I am going to be 100% honest with my doctor. I promise myself and all of you that.
I will keep posting as well. I also want to help others as well if it at all possible.
You have all been so supportive here. Thank you ever so much.
It is nearly 10pm. I took another looooong nap. 4 hours. But sleeping is good while this is going on as I am not thinking about pills, thinking about not having pills, and thinking about how to get pills!!
Still have a headache, sweating, hot/cold flashes. All that good stuff.
I am going to be 100% honest with my doctor. I promise myself and all of you that.
I will keep posting as well. I also want to help others as well if it at all possible.
You have all been so supportive here. Thank you ever so much.
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Originally Posted by tanyapmc 
Good for you Amelia! Try to stay hydrated and hot baths help too. You are that much closer to a freedom from addiction that is SO awesome! Please keep posting.
I tried the hot bath thing this morning. NO hot water!!! :wtf2
So I took cold bath and an even colder shower!!!! AHHH!
I think I will try for a hot bath tonight. If not tonight, tomorrow.
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Heya girl!
Your honesty tells me you're already kickin' butt! Eat and drink light stuff like 7up, Sprite, Cheezits, Saltine Crackers. You need to eat something if ya got no appetite. I won't see your Dr. appt update til tomorrow morning since I work tonight but good luck and God bless!
-Mike
Your honesty tells me you're already kickin' butt! Eat and drink light stuff like 7up, Sprite, Cheezits, Saltine Crackers. You need to eat something if ya got no appetite. I won't see your Dr. appt update til tomorrow morning since I work tonight but good luck and God bless!
-Mike
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