I am new here. Well, not really. I have read a few posts and now I am on my second day of quitting pain pills cold turkey. I am so sick. I cannot function. I can barely type this out. Long story short. I have been on pills for about 5-6 years now non stop. My first pill I took when I was 15 but did not get really hooked until about 5-6 years ago. I am 28. I am so sick. I wish I could take something to ease my pain of withdrawel just a little bit but I am 5 weeks pregnang. (I just found out) I am married and my husband has no idea this is going on. I knew once I got pregnant that that was it for me bu t I knew it would be hard but just not this hard. He thinks I have the flu or morning sicknes. Is tomorrow going to be worse then today becuase today is worse than yesterday
Hello Am and Welcome!
Sorry to hear you are feeling the nasties of w/d...If not for the pregnancy I could advise a few things to make you a little more comfortable...My best advice for you is to call your Gyno and let him or her know what is going on...There is no shame in doing that...you are protecting your unborn child and yourself!!! Please do call a doctor and ask for help...
Can you provide some more information? What were you taking, how many? You have come to the right place for help, but still my best advice is to call your doctor asap....And days 3/4 or so are usually the worst for some....it depends...
Hugs,
Jan
Sorry to hear you are feeling the nasties of w/d...If not for the pregnancy I could advise a few things to make you a little more comfortable...My best advice for you is to call your Gyno and let him or her know what is going on...There is no shame in doing that...you are protecting your unborn child and yourself!!! Please do call a doctor and ask for help...
Can you provide some more information? What were you taking, how many? You have come to the right place for help, but still my best advice is to call your doctor asap....And days 3/4 or so are usually the worst for some....it depends...
Hugs,
Jan
Am-Welcome.Its a bi*ch isn't it?
The 3rd day is the worse and then it will slowly get better.Hang in there.
Just a suggestion...Tell your husband.You can't go through this alone.Its time to get honest.You are pregnant and need some help with this.Im sure the guy loves you and would do anything to help.
Stick around.I have to go but others will talk to you and offer some holistic things you can do.
I will say a prayer for you.
The 3rd day is the worse and then it will slowly get better.Hang in there.
Just a suggestion...Tell your husband.You can't go through this alone.Its time to get honest.You are pregnant and need some help with this.Im sure the guy loves you and would do anything to help.
Stick around.I have to go but others will talk to you and offer some holistic things you can do.
I will say a prayer for you.
Hi there, first off welcome to the board.
How long have you been in withdrawal? When was your last pill? Can give you a pretty good idea on how long the physical part of it will last.
Have you let your Dr. know about this? You can talk to him in confidence without ever having to tell your husband a thing. With your being pregnant, you definitly need to do that.
But fill us in on a little of the details................What type of pain pills? How long .............etc.......
You will find so much support on this board. Is a great place.
Hugs.
How long have you been in withdrawal? When was your last pill? Can give you a pretty good idea on how long the physical part of it will last.
Have you let your Dr. know about this? You can talk to him in confidence without ever having to tell your husband a thing. With your being pregnant, you definitly need to do that.
But fill us in on a little of the details................What type of pain pills? How long .............etc.......
You will find so much support on this board. Is a great place.
Hugs.
WELCOME First & foremost CONGRATES on both quitting & your baby!!!.
It suck through & through but it can be done huny!!! Somewhere in here thers a list of OTC stuff you can use to help,just make sure it wont effect the baby.
Ill look for it & bump it up for you ok????
So glad your here & I know it may not feel like it but YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
molly
It suck through & through but it can be done huny!!! Somewhere in here thers a list of OTC stuff you can use to help,just make sure it wont effect the baby.
Ill look for it & bump it up for you ok????
So glad your here & I know it may not feel like it but YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
molly
I am sitting here balling because I am so sick. I do not want to tell my doctor. I am going to call and addiction doctor that i went to one other time. He will know what to do. I cannot believe it is getting worse. I thought it would get better.
I took a mixture of Ultram Lortab (hydrocodone) and perkocet. I just finished 90 Lortab in 4-5 days. I am not taking anymore ever again. I have been abusing the pills real bad for 5-6 years but started taking them when I was 14 so that was 14 years ago. I am 28.
I took a mixture of Ultram Lortab (hydrocodone) and perkocet. I just finished 90 Lortab in 4-5 days. I am not taking anymore ever again. I have been abusing the pills real bad for 5-6 years but started taking them when I was 14 so that was 14 years ago. I am 28.
Thank you so much Molly Jean any help would be appreciated. I feel like crud and I just wish I could sleep for 36 hours and wake up and all this be over with.
welcome to the board....................
since you are pregnant you really to need to go to the doctor adn open up about this and you need to be inder the doctors care..............
especially since your pregnant.....................
i am so sorry your haivng to go through this...........
but i am so glad that your pregnant.......................what a blessing you have inside of you.
God Bless you and your baby.................
i highly reccoment that you go and get help form a doctor right away............
withdraw is very stresful on your body and mind.................
please go to the doctor..........and get help, because you are PG
thumper
since you are pregnant you really to need to go to the doctor adn open up about this and you need to be inder the doctors care..............
especially since your pregnant.....................
i am so sorry your haivng to go through this...........
but i am so glad that your pregnant.......................what a blessing you have inside of you.
God Bless you and your baby.................
i highly reccoment that you go and get help form a doctor right away............
withdraw is very stresful on your body and mind.................
please go to the doctor..........and get help, because you are PG
thumper
If you are pregnant it would be a real good idea to tell your doctor what is going on today. It's not just your life you're messing with now. Even the OTC drugs that are on that list that was bumped up for you could be dangerous. You need to tell your doctor right away. Why don't you want to tell him/her?
Most all of us know how you feel here. Your are in no way going through this alone.
Do you have a few days you can rest and stay home, and just get through this? It is bad for a few days but it really does ease up very quickly after that, as far as the physical symptoms.
An addiction specialist is a a great idea, You could try to call and get yourself in, telling them it is urgent? Because this is.
You have come this far...........Dont take another pill. You will be starting all over again. I did it a million times.
Hang in there, and keep posting.
Do you have a few days you can rest and stay home, and just get through this? It is bad for a few days but it really does ease up very quickly after that, as far as the physical symptoms.
An addiction specialist is a a great idea, You could try to call and get yourself in, telling them it is urgent? Because this is.
You have come this far...........Dont take another pill. You will be starting all over again. I did it a million times.
Hang in there, and keep posting.
Good Morning Thumper dear!!!
I have to agree with Thumper on this.I have found that for us addicts we tend to feel ashamed & therefore keep it to ourselves but Ive also learned that can be DEADLY.Talk with your Dr,he cannot legally tell your husband(though I feel you should open up to him)I think your going to need his love & support.
You are doing such a great thing by choosing to stop.Some people even being pregnant doesnt stop them & how sad.
I know your probaly feeling lost & alone but your not.Theres a great bunch of people on here that will help however we can.PLEASE know you can open up because you may have a ruff road ahead but you already know its worth it.
Some of the OTC things can help but as I said PLEASE be sure to read labels & know your baby is safe.
May I ask what you were taking & how much???
I have to agree with Thumper on this.I have found that for us addicts we tend to feel ashamed & therefore keep it to ourselves but Ive also learned that can be DEADLY.Talk with your Dr,he cannot legally tell your husband(though I feel you should open up to him)I think your going to need his love & support.
You are doing such a great thing by choosing to stop.Some people even being pregnant doesnt stop them & how sad.
I know your probaly feeling lost & alone but your not.Theres a great bunch of people on here that will help however we can.PLEASE know you can open up because you may have a ruff road ahead but you already know its worth it.
Some of the OTC things can help but as I said PLEASE be sure to read labels & know your baby is safe.
May I ask what you were taking & how much???
I just spoke to an addiction specialist and I am going to the emergency room due to my stress and cannot quit balling. What If these last few weeks hurt my baby. I would never be able to forgive myself
When I get back I will let u all know how it went
Please pray for me and my unborn child
When I get back I will let u all know how it went
Please pray for me and my unborn child
You are doing the right thing. Please let us know how it goes today.
GOOD LUCK & IM SURE YOU & YOUR BABY WILL BE IN ALL OUR PRAYERS
YES PLEASE LET US KNOW
YES PLEASE LET US KNOW
yes we will be so happy to pray for you honey.
God Bless
God Bless
I just read you are going to the ER...Thank God. For the baby, you need to let the medical professionals know what is happening. I admire your resolve, and I know you are very sick. Just hang in there, be honest with the doctors, and you won't be this sick for very long.
I also took high amounts of my drug of choice, and have since told many doctors about it. They reacted completely differently than I ever expected. They didn't go into shock, they didn't treat me any differently. Just please be honest with the doctors. By law, they cannot tell your husband anything you don't want him to know.
You're going to get through this. It does not last forever. Please come back and let us know how you are doing. You can get a lot of support here. The board is busy and has many, many caring and knowledgable people.
Best wishes,
Atlas
I also took high amounts of my drug of choice, and have since told many doctors about it. They reacted completely differently than I ever expected. They didn't go into shock, they didn't treat me any differently. Just please be honest with the doctors. By law, they cannot tell your husband anything you don't want him to know.
You're going to get through this. It does not last forever. Please come back and let us know how you are doing. You can get a lot of support here. The board is busy and has many, many caring and knowledgable people.
Best wishes,
Atlas
Hi and welcome...you have made a very smart decision...good for you! You really should be under a doctors care. Before you know it this will all be behind you..you have alot of work to do and so much to look forward to. A new baby..wow...thats a blessing, time to clean up and get ready for your new life.
As for your hubby...I would bet dollars to doughnuts that he already knows...as addicts we think we are pretty slick in hiding our decease...truth is...most people are not as in the dark as we think they are!
Open up and be honest with everyone...especially your spouse....you are having child together....time to fess up and get real!
Sending out a ton of prayers...you can do this..you have already taken a very important step..everyone of us have been where you are at one time or another....it can be done. Good luck and come back, keep posting...
As for your hubby...I would bet dollars to doughnuts that he already knows...as addicts we think we are pretty slick in hiding our decease...truth is...most people are not as in the dark as we think they are!
Open up and be honest with everyone...especially your spouse....you are having child together....time to fess up and get real!
Sending out a ton of prayers...you can do this..you have already taken a very important step..everyone of us have been where you are at one time or another....it can be done. Good luck and come back, keep posting...
If it makes you feel better, a few gynos told me that opiates aren't harmful to pregnancies...
I am glad you are getting medical attention; your baby will be okay. I am so sorry you are so sick; you will feel better soon, I promise.
Welcome to the board.
I am glad you are getting medical attention; your baby will be okay. I am so sorry you are so sick; you will feel better soon, I promise.
Welcome to the board.
Sorry your just starting this beasty thing. It gets better. Things improve but your probably going to need a little support. That is all there is to it. It's good your reaching out and asking questions and venting. That is how you start to get better. WELCOME
Jane
Jane
Bump for Amdijo................Please let us know how it went at the ER........
You are in my thoughts.
Hugs.
You are in my thoughts.
Hugs.
