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Day 9 tapering, last one today
I must say that it's getting better. The big surprise is that my back doesn't hurt as much! Go figure. I think the neurotin is really helping my pain, and also being able to sleep at nite. I take 1/2 pill today, then I'm done. A long road, but worth it for sure. And...I'm the one that wished I didn't tell my husband yesterday because of the crack he made about "being hooked on vicodin"....yesterday he sent me flowers cause he felt so bad about what he said. So....he really IS a good guy. I am very lucky. I"m sure there will be days when I think I"ll just call the dr. for a refill...so I will keep posting and tuned into this forum. Thanks for all your support!
You are right....I should tell my dr., but, I just can't/won't. I am too embarrassed. I've know he's heard it all before...but I just do not want to tell him.
Good for you, keep it going and we're here to help!
Have you thought about telling your dr to help you restrict your scripts? When I look at my situation if my supply is gone I have no choice, so closing all the little supply chains might be a really good way to help you slip.
Supply is my biggest problem. I go to Canada about every three weeks and codeine is OTC there. So, while in the US I have no supply, and while I wasn't travelling to Canada, I was clean.
Certainly every situation is different and I am NOT telling you what to do, just wondering if you've thought about it. I told my dr yesterday to note on my file that I want to avoid in future anything addictive. I didn't have the guts to go the whole way and tell him my real problems, maybe I'll do that in pieces.
Hang in there! You can do it!!
Have you thought about telling your dr to help you restrict your scripts? When I look at my situation if my supply is gone I have no choice, so closing all the little supply chains might be a really good way to help you slip.
Supply is my biggest problem. I go to Canada about every three weeks and codeine is OTC there. So, while in the US I have no supply, and while I wasn't travelling to Canada, I was clean.
Certainly every situation is different and I am NOT telling you what to do, just wondering if you've thought about it. I told my dr yesterday to note on my file that I want to avoid in future anything addictive. I didn't have the guts to go the whole way and tell him my real problems, maybe I'll do that in pieces.
Hang in there! You can do it!!
I am very proud of you. I'm on day 3 of total d/t. I feel alright, but, have felt better. I was worried what the mornings would feel like, thats when I felt the worst. Just keep in mind that you have the choice, but, it is up to you to stop!!! Your already sooooo close!!!!!
THe weird thing is that I do NOT have a heightened sense of pain, in fact, my back feels better! I even rode my excersise bike yesterday. Makes no sense to me.
I also know it's a slippery slope and relapse is quite easy, so I pray I do not call for a refill.
I also know it's a slippery slope and relapse is quite easy, so I pray I do not call for a refill.
glad he did that, guess it just caught him off guard at first, once he time to think about it, he realized the mistake he made, keep up the good work, remember lack of pain killers means a heightened sense of pain (pain youd never normally feel) fight through it, it will all go away, have strength, we'll be here to help if you need us
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