Hello, I am new to this site and I don't really know where to start. I want to stop taking percocet. I thought that I would be able to stop at anytime but everytime I try not to take any I find some excuse that I need to take them. I have rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes I am in a lot of pain. My Dr. prescribed them for me along with other RA drugs. I didn't think that I had a problem but I can't seem to stop. I have found myself needing to take more than prescribed just to get rid of the pain. I do not seem to have any withdrawl symptoms right now, I think it is mostly mentally but I'm not sure. I have started to decrease my dosage by 5 mg every other day. I guess I just need people to talk to and help me begin to totally not need to take these.
Its ok, we will be support buddies! We can do this together and will be happier in the long run! I am here if you need anything ding!
It may be mental but is still addiction. I think you should admit this to your MD. You have already begun the process by talking about it here. I am sorry for your pain. Keep coming back for support.
I am finishing day one of not taking anything. I hope tomorrow will be ok. So far I am feeling good I sure hope that continues. I spent tthe day at the park with my baby to keep me from thinking about it and then I took a hot bath to relax and that seemed to really help. Now I am getting ready to go to bed. I hope I can sleep tonight it is goning to be a long day at work tomorrow.
Great news. One day at a time. I didn't mean to come off too strong about addiction because I know you have real pain to contend with. I hope the other RA drugs will help you find some relief. Is there a pain management clinic connected to where you are getting treatment? Sometimes that provides another means of support. Take care.
Thank you. Right now I am only working with my rheumatologist to manage my pain. The other drugs I am taking help with my flare ups but don't really manage the every day pain. I am doing good with taking ibuprofen and trying to keep moving. That helps. It's frustating for me when somedays I can hardly move or bend down to [ick up my baby. The RA drugs have some pretty strong side effects too. I am going to talk to my doctor and see if there are other things that I can take to help with the pain and lessen the side effects of the other drugs. I did break down and take 2 of my pills today. I did not take anymore all day though and that was good for me. I still am not having any withdrawl symptoms, and I have other thing s that I can take for nausea if I need them. But so far so good.
Hello again,
Would you consider accupuncture? I have been going for about 6 weeks for joint pain which is ostoathritis related. I am finally beginning to get some relief. The achiness is still there, its’ just not as debilitating. It can get costly and most insurance doesn’t cover it. Look for a clinic where they do ‘group’ treatment. That usually means several people are in the room together on special chairs. Most of the needle work is knee to foot and/or elbow to hand so there are no real privacy issues. It is less expensive using this model which I guess is common in China. Good luck.