having an acetaminophen w/cdiene problem?

Question

I have been taking these for sometime now (in quite large doses per day)to cope with an abusive partner.I have been trying to "kick" it for 7 months since getting away but can't seem to get off them. I feel better every day except I am dependant on these stupid pills.Any suggestions how to wean myself off the withdraw?When I don't take them it justkills me. I have kept my habit secret up until a while ago and did kick it by going cold turkey but now that I know what to expect with that I am not able to bring myself to do it. I do not want anyone to know about this and have other medical situations that may require surgery in the near future and feel great pressure to get off the pills any REAL suggestions how to do this without anyone catching on to my 'problem'?I spoke to my doctor and he was of no real help as it isn't Hard Drugs as he calls it...

Answer 1

Wow, a nice bunch of helpful answers for a change ! If you are referring to the painkiller that is Hydrocodone which is generic and includes codeine and acetaminophen or even if you are taking a codeine based pain killer, both of which are potentially addictive; I think you know that already. Someone else mentioned the effect of simply acetaminophen to your liver. Regardless of the medication that you are taking (and clearly addicted to) you will need professional help to kick your need for it. It is both psychologically and physically addictive. Try to seek help immediately and any help via the medical field should be kept confidential with the doctor/patient privilege. You may then chose to keep your secret, but seek help. Additionally, do find another doctor that is sympathetic to your needs. I would make sure to tell my anesthesia doctor prior to surgery about your addiction, thus he/she has said information and can determine which pain med is going to work for you after any surgery. Try to be honest and go forward with getting the help that you are clearly asking for. It is your choice to keep it a secret or seek help. Good luck to you, you are in a real quandary, I am sure. The simply fact that you 'asked' the question shows that you wish for help.

Answer 2

See if you qualify for an in house drug rehabilitation center. All care is confidential. they may give you the support you need.Self-weaning may be too difficult for you. You can try it but must stick to it like a religion and change your environment so as to not reverting back to old habits. Counseling can help you learn better coping mechanisms with your problems. Overuse of Tylenol also can have a devastating effect on your liver such as liver failure which can lead to a very painful slow death. Go get the help you need. Also keep in mind that pain control after surgery can be especially difficult for some one addicted to a type of pain med.If weaning is your only choice decrease by 2 pills every day for a week, then 3 pills every day for a week, then 4 pills a day for a week and so on until you no longer crave them. I believe you will succeed. Don't give up. Even narcotics Anonymous can be of some help.

Answer 3

You need professional help..you should be proud of yourself just to make the first step..your physician sounds like a ***..well I suggest you call your local mental help outpatient facility that is connected with your hospital or insurance..they have the resources and manpower to get you pointed in the right direction..coming down from that stuff needs assistance and support..good luck

Answer 4

you might want to go to a clinic where they treat addictions, and talk to a psychologist, not a psychiatrist brcause they would likely give you something to fight your addiction that would be habit forming. there should be a number for a center that treats things like these

Answer 5

I had the same problem. The only way i got of them was them to be taken from me. My husband hid them and any time we got more they were removed from the house. It helped out