Posted by Keating on August 13, 2010, at 2:09:01
Hi, I am a 47 year old pilates teacher and artist with a problem. I have stenosis, degenerative disc disease and bone spurs on T2 T5 areas on my right side. 4 years ago I started with pain management with physical therapy, shots that didnt work, massages, and creams all while being prescribed 3 7.5 Lortabs a day (and i will often take 3-6 a day). I recently changed Pain mgmt doctors (he changed the dosage to Lortab 5/500) and this last shot in my facet joints seemed to really help the pain a lot but now I'm facing a scary place in trying to wean myself off this drug. Rehab is not an option for me but I am very driven and when i decide to do something i go for it. My question is do i level with my dr at my next appt (in 2 weeks) about my abuse and ask for help by getting methadone, do i quit cold turkey? I've tried weaning and it works for a day or two then i seem to be back in the same boat. Its a real behavioral issue with me - i never take more than 1 at a time but i space it out like 1 at noon, 1 at 3, 1 or 2 in the evening. Any assistance you could give me would be most appreciative. :)
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