My husband and I are both permanently disabled and are on the same medication, Tylox. I get 6 a day and he is on 8 a day. I have been on pain meds since an auto accident in 2002 and he has been on them just as long if not longer. I have watched him suffer many times from running out of meds a week after getting his prescription and now he is, again, going through the withdrawals. Month after month he runs out early and asks me for some of mine or has to go find some elsewhere. He's done the ER visits, detox and even got some off the streets. He lies about snorting them and about how many he takes, it's neverending. I am now having to cut back on my meds to help him out and I am terrified to go through withdrawals. I want off my pain meds and want to help him get off his too. The meds have ruined our lives, jobs, finances and self worth. I take my meds as prescribed, by mouth and for over 7 years. If I wean myself gradually, what type of withdrawals am I loooking at? How long will it take to be completely free from them and any withdrawal symptoms? I have never abused my meds or run out early but I worry due to the length of time I have been taking them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks