day 4 but its gotten worse.

[nsd_user663_58460]

Hey guys, got to day 4, so proud!

Unfortunately... I also have a codeine addiction which I quit simultaneously. I think the smoking side effects are much weaker, but I'm freezing, cramps, muscle spasms, headaches, at insane levels of depression which I'm sure the codeine is responsible for.

Issue is, the codeine cessation is heavily influencing my will to fight the smoking off. The combination of the 2 is reaking havoc on me.

Should I quit one, so that the other can certainly be finished and then begin quitting the other? And if so, which should I quit first?

Thanks!

[nsd_user663_58460]

Just to add; I know my doc needs to hear about this, which he will. I'm merely after opinions.

[nsd_user663_56712]

yes your doc does and soon, as he can probably offer you further support.

The nicotine will be finally out of your system , codeine I have no knowledge of the addiction side and withdrawel effects, I know it is a natural byproduct of opium and kicking that habit is tough going. Get to see your doctor asap so he can help before you cave.

you have done so very well, have you told your grandparents about it?

rest, relaxation and some good food. will help you with both quits, you are doing so very well, please don't give in, get professional help and come on here for as much moral support as you need.

Trea xx

[nsd_user663_57259]

I honestly don't know is my answer! Usually I would have thought it would be best to fight one addiction at a time, but I'm talking about things like caffeine & nicotine. The codeine addiction is not something I know anything about. Sorry, but I think that one is for your doctor.

But WELL DONE for making it to day 4!!!!!!!

[Unah]

I've known a few people who had to take codeine for a long period for medical reasons. They all had to come off it gradually. Best see your doc ASAP or at least call the helpline for advice.

The nicotine has already left your body but there is more than nicotine in cigarettes and nobody knows what effects these have.

[nsd_user663_57123]

Hi there,

First, congrats on reaching day four, especially under difficult circumstances!

Please read these links, they contain useful information, tips and a link to other forums where you can get help wrt the codeine addiction.

i-am-ian.hubpages.com/hub/C...

dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...

This is actually making me wonder if I am addicted to my painmeds... Had my backoperation 2 months ago, but I still have pain, so I still take my tramacets and Tenstons. Im going to speak to my docter, thats for sure!!

Anyway, goodluck, and please please pleasevspeak to your doc after reading the articles. We do not want you to end up in hospital!

[nsd_user663_58281]

Hey guys, got to day 4, so proud!

Unfortunately... I also have a codeine addiction which I quit simultaneously. I think the smoking side effects are much weaker, but I'm freezing, cramps, muscle spasms, headaches, at insane levels of depression which I'm sure the codeine is responsible for.

Issue is, the codeine cessation is heavily influencing my will to fight the smoking off. The combination of the 2 is reaking havoc on me.

Should I quit one, so that the other can certainly be finished and then begin quitting the other? And if so, which should I quit first?

Thanks!

For me day 4 was the worse - then it got better - not sure if that helps but just my own experience!

[nsd_user663_20558]

This is a good site for codeine addiction support - including information about withdrawal.

codeineaddiction.com/

It seems to me that the symptoms of codeine withdrawal are much more heavy duty than the nicotene withdrawal. Lots of pain and flu like symptoms, in common with a lot of narcotics. I imagine, therefore, that you wouldn't feel much better if you continued smoking - which is a strong argument for keeping going, especially if you've come this far.

However, if you don't feel you can manage both at the moment, don't punish yourself or you're more likely to fall off both wagons!

All of the reading I've been doing (and I've been doing a fair bit since your first post) suggests that you really ought to have rehab support for overcoming the painkiller addiction. So the sooner your GP *does* hear about this, the better.

H