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Kelly2727
Kelly2727

I've hit day 10 of being sober with the help of about 20mg of Baclofen a day. I take them in halves as needed.

I thought I went through the withdrawal process but as of last night I started feeling even more tired, nauseaus, brain fog, lightheaded & basically worse than I have.  

I thought I'd be feeling the same or even somewhat better.  I've tried going for a walk, getting a cold shower but I can't seem to shake these feelings.  

Anyone experience feeling worse around this time?

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  • vic67405
    vic67405 Kelly2727

    Posted

    Hi Kelly

    I hope you are feeling a bit better today.

    I have no experience of Baclofen.

    However on day 10 I would have though the initial withdrawals would have finished.

    I started Campral on day 8 of being alchohol free. So far no effects. I'm still craving like mad and it's so hard not to run to the nearest shop. I can't say I feel great. I still feel a bit shaky and just not me. But waking up with no hangover is great.

    It's just a long old road for me to find myself again, not the idiotic selfish drunk if been for so long.

    Good luck x

    • ADEfree
      ADEfree vic67405

      Posted

      Hang in there, Vic. RHGB says it can take a couple of weeks to kick in. Even if it doesn't end up doing the job for you, there's something else that will. 

       

    • vic67405
      vic67405 ADEfree

      Posted

      Thank you ADE

      I'm am trying to stay hopeful.

    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 vic67405

      Posted

      Thanks vic.  I'm not feeling the greatest.  I try to chalk up every symptom I have as anxiety.  But, it does seem since I started the Baclofen that I was extra tired and the symptoms just progressed.   Either way, I'm going to look into Campral on Tuesday.  

      I have 11 days alcohol free today (so far).  I try not to get ahead of myself.  I quit for 11 years at one time. So now it's not forever or even one day at a time.  It's one minute at a time.  

      Maybe my body needs more time to adjust without the alcohol.  I have two more nights to work 2nd shift so I'd like to think I'm safe til Tuesday.  But, with my insane thinking one never knows.

      You didn't ask to be an "idiodic selfish" drunk.  Sounds like you have a great heart.  That's why I love this forum and decided to stay on board.  

      If it weren't for RHGB I'd never have heard of Campral and Joanne with Naltrexone (which is on hand should I relapse).  I never thought of going the medication route but it seems I might need a little extra help this time.

      Hang in there!  We both seem to have the same amount of time sober.  That's an accomplishment in itself.  Now if I'd only listen to what I just said, lol.  

    • Paper_fairy
      Paper_fairy Kelly2727

      Posted

      Hi Kelly. Firstly I am so pleased you've managed a week n half sober. Fab! Secondly I'm sorry you are now suffering with meds. In my opinion, being one of the few on this site that has taken baclofen in the past( plus read the book that the French doctor wrote) you are better off coming off it and taking campral. With naltrexone on stand by incase  campral doesn't work for you. Lots of options so stay positive xx
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 Paper_fairy

      Posted

      Hi Paper!  I'm glad I made it this far too.  I know I wasn't taking a huge dose of baclofen but it was enough to curb the cravings.  Maybe that didn't make me sick but I stopped taking them.  I'm still feeling terrible.  I thought after the first week I'd start to feel better instead of worse.  It takes all I have to go to work.  I know it's not the flu or anything like that because it's brain fog, tired, etc....That feeling where I know if I drank just one beer it would all feel better.  And I know I can't drink just one.  

      I have 2 more days until I can call about the Campral.  Just feel like I'm going insane.  

       

  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy Kelly2727

    Posted

    Hang on in there Kelly. I know 2 days feels like a life time when you're suffering. I'd put feeling sick( for me anyway) being up there with the worst. It's so so horrible. But I do have a feeling about you( sounding like Simon Cowell now..lol !) you will make it once you find that med that suits you..stay strong X 
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 Paper_fairy

      Posted

      I like Simon, lol! 

      Will do my best to hang in there!  

      At this moment I don't like the thought of drinking but I don't like the feeling of being sober.  That's my insanity talking.

      Getting ready for work. 

      Thanks for you time Paper! 

    • Paper_fairy
      Paper_fairy Kelly2727

      Posted

      Hi Kelly. Hope your evening at work passes fast.,you are a strong lady from everything you've posted. Hope and Faith. You can do it and you will xx
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 Paper_fairy

      Posted

      Thanks. I always say if I make it home without stopping for beer I'm fine. Sometimes I don't even realize my vehicle veering off in the wrong direction. Insanity again. If I'm as tired tonight after work as I was last night I'll be fine. You're great! I really needed someone to vent to. Many blessings!
  • Kelly2727
    Kelly2727

    Posted

    Just an update on how things are going.  I did mention something last night that I made it two weeks without drinking and the cravings just about killed me.  So, I did drink.  My doctor is out of the office so I am unable to get the Campral.  Tonight I work 3-11.  Then I have 3 days off.  I plan on starting the Naltrexone tonight.  So, my new plan is to continue drinking like the alcoholic that I am and hopefully this will reduce the amount of alcohol that I drink so I can stop completely (eventually).....

    Now that I have alcohol in my system I crave it more.  So, it will be difficult for me to wait until I get home to take the pill and then wait an hour. But, I will if I have to..  I was told I should not drive until I get used to Naltrexone. I do know to eat before I take it.  I have crackers, bologna and cheese to eat at work. I know to start at 25 mg for two days and then up it.  Would it hurt to take the half pill immediately when I leave work, drive a half hour home and wait the other half hour when I get home to drink?

     

    • ADEfree
      ADEfree Kelly2727

      Posted

      Until you know what side effects you'll experience (which may be none at all, zip, zero, nada), treat it like any new med. There's probably a sticker on the pill bottle that warns against driving or operating machinery (there is on mine). So maybe split the difference and take it 15 min before you get home, it should take at least that long to kick in. Better to wait till you're home though. Can you get hubby to distract you somehow for an hour? Get the beer out of the house today and then walk to the store for it tomorrow? Just trying to brainstorm here...
    • ADEfree
      ADEfree Kelly2727

      Posted

      I should have said walk to the store for it tonight.
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 ADEfree

      Posted

      It's late til I get home from work. Plus, there will be no walking anywhere as I live in the country. I'll be fine. I'll take the pill in my driveway and wait 59 minutes til I drink. Just trying to keep a sense of humor. Lol.
    • ADEfree
      ADEfree Kelly2727

      Posted

      Yes, that always helps! 

      Some of the anxiety about the whole thing goes by the wayside when you know you're going to win. 

      And you are going to win.

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