My husband had Laminectomy Decomp 3 wks ago.He has never liked to take pain meds. Says they do not work for him.He is a big guy. Has alot of muscle mass,age has brought on a "spare tire" other wise is still in fair shape.About 5wks before op Docs started him on Vicodin,no help,went to Darvocet,no help..finally surgery, Percocet and Dilaudid THAT worked. Then home with Percocet only. Worked for a few days..back to ER Doc there gave Dilaudid Pills.Has had good recovery untill now, he has stopped Percocet cut down on Dilaudid....and is quite sick ,nauseated,weak,no appetite,loose stool.....are these withdrawal signs, is it to soon to stop meds?