methadone taper

I have started a MMT taper few months ago after 6yrs. I was (at my highest dose) 160mg a day and now am at 17mg. the w/d start within 48 hours of decreasing & I still have to work the vitamins prot pwdr etc... will still work if i am tapering and still taking methadone ?? will it make it any easier when i get to 5, 2mg's etc... ? This is a great place i have watched and read for many weeks before signing up. so great to have so many people helping so many others; gives me hope that i did not have before. Thanks for any feedback.

[SLadylani]

It's great that you'vre managed to taper down so far, your so close! You've done most of the work so far, but really the only thing that will help from withdrawl (withdrawal) symtpoms is personal for each person. Generally they consist of babying yourself, taking it easy, keeping stress to a minimum. Vitimins and protein powder are good, but won't necisserily help the symtpoms. If you've already gotten down to this dose, your body is already used to decreasing, so it should adjust just the same as you continue tapering. And this website is always here if you need help. Good luck and congrats on the great job so far!