Hello, I am a Disabled Veteran and during my active duty time, I sustained a lower back injury. The injury got worse as time went by and eventually it led to my retirement. Over the years it worsened. I was 6'3 when it happened and now I am 6'0 as disks in my back have disintegrated. I have tried lots of things to bring relief, but most of them did nothing and a few brought slight relief. The many doctors I went to ruled out surgery and told me never to let any doctor do exploratory surgery. After everything, the only option was pain meds. They had me on Percocet and now I am on Methadone as they felt the Tyonoel inside the Percocet would cause me liver damage over a long period. I do have to say the Methadone has helped far more than the Percocet ever did. Now I want to get off the Methadone. I was told you cannot come off it cold turkey but you must do so gradually. I would like to ask if anyone knows how much should you decrease your amount daily and for how long? I take 190 mg a day. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and may our Heavenly FATHER bless everyone who reads this!