RaspberryBeret

Saw you posted to me below.. must have been after i left for work sorry i didn't see it..
How are you?? How did the tapering go today.. you had much success yesterday..good job..post me and let me know how you are..

[raspberrybaret]

Thanks for asking...yesterday was good, a lot better since I was at work and really busy.  As you read below, I tapered to just 2.5mg yesterday and all was well.  I had a really bad night though.  Lots of stomach pain and a really restless night sleep.  Hot, cold, hot all night long.  But I still stayed with 2.5mg today.  Basically because I was having such bad tummy issues.  I have just felt really lethargic today.  Was able to walk about two miles to get the blood pumping.  I'm just waiting to see how tonight goes.  How are you??

[FLaddict]

Keep at it.. your body will adjust to the 2.5 just takes a day or two. You are so close to being done dont' turn back now..being done for good is in reach.. did you pick up something to help you sleep?? as far as tummy issues is it cramping?? or just upset?? diarreah (diarrhea)?? peppermint helps for an upset tummy as well as pineapple.. sounds weird but it helps.. Immodium or pepto can help some with cramping..
I am doing good today.. today is the first day my toes that had been broken felt good not a pain all day. going to the dentist for the begnning of a crown and very nervous about it.. dental work always makes me wanna take more pills than I should. I get anxious about it..

[FLaddict]

Don't worry I am not giving up anytime soon.. you and i are in this together..
Maybe try Pepto may work better for you.. I know everyone always suggest Immodium since the ingredient in it that works is technically an opiate based medicine and the lack of opiates is why our tummies freak out.. your system may be different.
I need our little chats as well so keep em coming...

[raspberrybaret]

For the stomach issue-it was cramping-horrible!!  Woke me up out of a dead sleep.  And then lots of diarrhea (hate to say that on here, don't want to gross anyone out).  Immodium helps very little.  I am hoping for a good night tonight.  Now for your dental work tomorrow...just relax and try singing that song King of Pain to yourself.  You know...there's a little black spot on the sun today...  Someone once told me to do that and it really helps:)  You have to stick with this b/c I need you to do this with me.  Our little talks keep me going!!

[raspberrybaret]

You know, before I found this forum I never thought I could get out of this hell.  You guys have no idea how much you help people.  I have noticed there are a few of the "regulars" that always are willing to help out the new people and give them hope.  The words of wisdom and stories of inspiration are what keep me going and I want to thank you and everyone else for that.  Of course there is the occasional negative feedback, but this forum has changed my way of thinking all together.