Slowly, but surely

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Well, I was on 60 mg hydro per day two weeks ago. For the last seven days, I tapered down to 50 mg per day, with no side effects. Today, I start 40 mg per day. I realize I might not feel bad until this taper gets closer to done, but I am so ready to get this over with. I have an appt in a week with a doctor who specializes in pain management and can aid in my tapering program, so I can make sure I am doing this the right way, and with a dr. assistance. My PCP referred me to this doc. She said I will have to sign a contract with this doc. I am excited to get this over with.

I do have chronic neck pain due to a horrific car accident years ago. I am going to try and find different ways to deal with the pain, than taking pain meRAB. I sure hope this works. Once I put my mind to something, I can do it, and my mind is made up to quit these pills. Everyone has been so supportive on these boarRAB, and I want to really thank all of you, and a special thanks to Secrets! I know I have a long road to haul, but am ready for it.
 
Terri,

I thought of you this weekend a lot and was wondering how you were holding up.
I am so happy you have made these decisions for yourself. believe me, I know how hard it is and it takes a lot of courage and strength to do it! Already you have done more than I think you know! Down to 50 mg a day in one week.. GOOD FOR YOU!! I am really happy there was no side affect because that decrease did me in! I think my body was very sensitive to every decrease so you are doing great!!!!
Good luck today on another decrease. I got some advice from a gal on here that helped me out a lot and now i can't remeraber if it was you... or who it was... But.. the advice was that every side affect you feel is your body reaction to getting healthy again. It went something like that and it helped me a lot.
So hang in there and I will be here for you every step of the way! YOU CAN DO THIS!
~Secrets
 
Hey Secrets, just wondering how you are doing? I have been thinking about you and praying for you. I started 40 mg per day yesterday on my taper program, and so far, so good. I am wondering if I should just taper on my own and not go to this PM doc? Why do I have questions all of the time? I feel one minute that I have a path and I am going down it and nothing is going to stop me. The next minute, I am wondering if I should just do this on my own and not get a doctor involved. I guess I will just stick to my plan and see this PM doc nect week.

Anyway, I hope you are doing well today. Thinkin' of you! TaCot
 
Hey Terri,
I am doing just fine today... Thanks so much for asking.. You are so sweet.. It's been super busy today at work so I have had very little free time to be on here... Hopefully the afternoon will slow down.. i have not even taken a darn smoke break today! That is my next goal after I get thru this.. Stop that disgusting habit. I figure if I can get past this.... I can get past anything.

I don't think it's a bad idea that you keep your appointment.. especially since you said you also had kneck problems... I think it's a good idea and it's always smart to have medical help thru these times... I know.. doesn't it feel like we are always questioning ourselves thru these hard times?

I was so happy to hear your tapering is going so well.. GOOD FOR YOU.. Every decrease for me was hell so you must be one tough cookie! Good for you. I am so thankful that part of it is over for me becuase I suffered so bad.. Part of me was so thankful that I did suffer becuase maybe that will help keep me on the straight and narrow.

Well, I will check back in in a little bit!
~Secrets
 
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