RLC Circuit with damping question

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I have an RLC Circuit. I've changed the resistors 3 times to give me a case of overdamping, underdamping, and critical damping. In taking my data (this was a long long time ago) I apparently missed taking measurements of current. I'm trying to solve the three differential equations to make a "predicted results" graph. To do this, I need initial conditions V0, which I have, and I0, which I should have. Is there any way besides redoing my experiment to determine what the current at t=0 would be? If so, what other information do you need from me to explain it to me?
 
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Sure, solve the circuit's differential equation and plug in your initial conditions. I'd do that anyway to double check what I did in the lab.
 
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