Getting Better With Time

Pain Pills
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I am the one that has been tapering and feeling like "jumping out of my skin" for about 9 days now. Actually, yesterday, I finally felt better. The feeling comes in waves--but I finally am feeling better. It has not been easy being at work while going through this. No one would ever know. My legs feel like jello and I am weak when I walk. Of couse we had a fire drill yesterday and I had to walk down so many flights of stairs. Sometimes you think you will faint. But I have cut down gradually from 10 10mg a day Vicodin. None left. Bye bye. This is my first day without it. But I did do this very gradually. But it still did not help the W/Ds. I have not had any flu symtoms except for the runs. Question: I thought someone on this board said that Amodium AD helps--and I think it does. I also thought someone said to take as much as you want (within reason of course). I am taking the pills and the directions say not to take more than 4 in a 24-hour period. Is it OK to take more?

I want to give others hope. I didn't think I would physically make it through this, and I know everyone wants to know "how long will it last?" I think the worst is over for me. That horrible nervous feeling is gone. I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there. There is relief.
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Sherlyn,
There is light at the end of the tunnel. You are right about that. Your doing great. Congrats on Day # 9.. I used Immodium AD and I didn't take more than 4 in 24 hours. I would just stick with talking to your doctor or pharmacist about taking more than the recommended dose. Good luck and everyday will get a little easier for you. Rae
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Day #9 was my magic number too.Its all uphill from here and just knowing that you free is an awesome moment.You will start feeling better each day.