[3BADDISKS]

This is harder than than I thought. I can't stop taking the pills! Percs are hard as hell to get off of. I have been weening for 2 weeks and decided to switch to vics. (went from 5mg percs x4 a day to 5mg vics x 3 a day) I am now starting to feel the same burning before the 2nd epidural. Should I forget about quiting if I'm still in pain? Is there that much a difference between the 2? Help asap would be nice since I have a doctors visit tomorrow early afternoon.

[ymccormack]

3bad:
In my opinion....if you're in pain..and they help...you need painkillers. That's what they are for! But....is it your bad disks that are causing the pain or is it withdrawl?

Yes, if they eventually find a way to stop your pain you will have to quit. But why put yourself through that until it's necessary. As I remember, the whole reason you wanted to quit was because the epidural was going to alleviate the pain.

Good Luck.

YM

[3BADDISKS]

I thought all was well until I stopped the percs this past Sunday. It has gradually been getting worst since. I was give celebrex since he thinks the nerve pain has been taken care of and now were dealing with arthritis. I now have resorted to street dealers to get the percs due to fear that my doctor may think I'm just attempting to get pills. I hope this isn't as bad as I think it is. I am truly in pain, but more concerned about my health. Such as my liver, psychological, and physical dependence. I want to stop, feel like I need to to feel healthy. The worst part is I really hurt. As I type leaned over I feel the burning/soreness in my lower back. It's confusing that I feel these injections only increased the the pain!

[ymccormack]

I have found that...when you're withdrawing...your body will do anything to get you to take the pain pills. Every little ache and pain becomes unbearable. Tapering never worked for me. It seemed like I was just prolonging the misery.

Suggestion....consider cold turkey. Yes, you'll be miserable for 3-4 days but then it will be over. And I'll bet that pain your are feeling will go away. If it doesn't...then at least you'll have the option to see if the non-narcotic pain relievers are really helping.

Lock yourself away.

Let us know.

YM