Yes Constant, I have prepared. The lady at ShopRite looked at me funny when all I bought was 2 24-packs of immodium and a package of size 4 diapers! I took a walk with my husband and daughter before, but it is misty here in Jersey today and I was feeling some chills and wanted to go home after only 10 minutes. I have been taking valium 5 mg that my doctor gave me for restless legs, he also said to drink tonic water, as it has quinine in it and that is very good for RL's too. I am still a bit achy and I was just awoken from a nap with the stretchies in my arms and legs. This part always sucks for me. I love my sleep. My husband took my daughter to the park because it just cleared up and I plan on taking some nyquil and trying to re-enter the wonderful world of slumber from which I was so rudely awekened. Well, everyone's support means so much to me. I will keep posting a few times a day. I think I will start the immodium tonight regardless just as a preventative measure. That was the absolute worst for me last time.
Anyway, I am hopefully off to la la land.
I wish all of you in the same boat or thinking of joining us all the luck and patience and stamina in the world. Thank you for you good thoughts.
Amy

Hi Kim! Nyquil works ok, xanax works better. I know a lot of people on this board would discourage us druggies from taking another addictive drug like xanax, and rightfully so, but I have taken it during detox and on other occations and haven't had any wd's from it. But that's just me. Another think that works well is Soma (another addictive drug) but you should talk to a doctor before taking any of these. I only take them at night to get rid of the stretchies. I figure one a day can't exactly get a girl hooked. Then again.....you never know. My doctor gave me valium for this and it does work a bit, but the xanax seems to just knock me out better and keep me from waking up 3 hours later doing the River Dance! Again, I am only saying what works for me and I strongly suggest discussing it with a doctor before you take any other potentially addictive substances. Also, hot baths with epsom salts along with tonic water will decrease restless leg syndrome. This is what my doctor told me on Wednesday when I told him I was detoxing. He said tonic water has quinine in it and is the best remedy for restless leg syndrome.
Well all, I still feel OK for the most part, a little sweatie and my knees and hips and tail bone hurt like a b***** but I am managing. Day 2 has come and gone and I don't yet feel like fashioning a noose out of one of my daughter's jump ropes, so I guess that's something! Good luck to us all! We are all smart people who are working hard to improve ourselves and that in and of itself is what life is (or should be) about!
My love and strength to you all (and to me, of course!)
Amy