Update on my taper

[mellie4]

Still staying strong on my taper.  I've gone from 75 mcg. Fentanyl to 50 to 37.  My doctor wants me to stay at the 37 mcg. for the next few weeks because I'm still having withdrawals from it, mostly mild and manageable but I think that's only because I'm still taking the oxycodone for breakthrough pain.  When we had our meeting last week and I REALLY got through to her that I want off all these medications to see where my pain really is, we decided to taper one med at a time and to start with the Fentanyl.

I'm thinking of cutting down to the 25 to see if the withdrawals stay the same or get worse.  I've got a LOT of personal problems going on at the moment, and I need to be able to take care of my kids and deal with these issues.  The last week has been tough.  It's a roller coaster.  One minute the withdrawals are pretty bad and the next they're bearable.

I know I have a long road with this by doing a taper but I can't do it cold turkey.  (For those who don't know, I'm a pain management patient that wants off my medication and am not addicted but am dependent and not liking it.)

Thanks for all the encouragement over the past couple of weeks.  I haven't had much time on the computer lately but wanted to check in.

[Stevo977]

Hey mellie! From speaking with you personally and understanding what all is going on, I must say that I am so proud and excited at how dedicated you are to this process. It is so easy to give up and every week you seem to be as motivated as the week prior. You are a testament to pain patients and addicts alike, and I hope you will use this experience to help others. I have read your posts and see nothing but caring and a desire to help and that speaks volumes.

Thank you for being a great example and I wish you nothing but the best of luck! Not that you need any!

[dominosarah]

I wouldnt rush the taper plan with the fentanyl.  Be a good girl and listen to your doctor!!

[laurel453]

Hi, Mellie... you are not doing too bad and i would not be in any hurry with the taper plan... let your body  get used and lower the dose