About 4 years ago I had a surgery and was prescribed lortab for the pain. After a few weeks I no longer had pain but took them to get high. I would spend anywhere from $100-200 a week to feed my addiction. I was taking 10-15 10mg per day. After about 2 years I decided it was time to stop. So I quit cold turkey and it was the worst 10 days of my life. It felt like the worst flu you could ever imagine. I was clean for 2 years until I hurt my back at work. The dr put me on the lortabs again. I should have asked for something different for the pain but I didn't. So here I am again. 4 months later I have no pain but am taking them to feel good. I don't want to live like this anymore. Friday morning I took my last 2 pills. Friday night I only slept a few hours. My legs were restless and my body kept twitching. Yesterday I had diarrhea and loss of appetite but I managed to get put of bed and take a shower. I ended up having a pretty good day. Today is day two and I have no energy. I don't feel as bad as I thought I would but could really use some energy. Any suggestions?
Today is day 3. I slept pretty good last night after taking a hot shower and 2 benadryl. The rls was still there but the benadryl made me so sleepy that I didnt notice as much. My fiancé said I was twitching like a crack addict. Yes, he us aware if my situation and supporting me all the way. I have kept this secret from him the past 4 months. He knew of my previous addiction but had no clue I had started using again. Anyway. My back is hurting pretty bad today. Think I'll take a hot bath and some aleve. The diarrhea is gone but I still lack energy. I was an emotional basket case yesterday. I wish I could say I'm not thinking about the pills but that would be a lie.
Day 5 and feeling much better!!! I know I still have a long way to go but I have hope:)