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@drg24242 How has today been going for you so far? Keep in mind your body is adjusting and it may not feel comfortable as it adjusts to a different medication. Pain and symptoms may naturally increase. If you have concerns or don't feel educated enough on what to expect, there is no shame in calling your doctor, that's what they're there for. It doesn't mean you're giving up or giving in, you just need clarity and reassurance.
Educating yourself on the process may help empower you. This Mayo link has information on tapering off opioids and what to expect:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/tapering-off-opioids-when-and-how/art-20386036
Will you keep us posted on how you're doing?
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Hi this is Darryl. I finally gave in and called my pain med dr. this afternoon. I could not continue the way I have been feeling. The pain has been getting worse rather than better. Whem the nurse called me back she told me that this is what the dr. was afraid this might happen. I have an emergency appointment for thursday. I was told to bring the Norco's with me, because he can not order any other opiod until returned. She also told me that he want's to perscribe Buprenorphine 5 mcg/hour. It is 5 mcg lower than I had been on but I'm not sure about that. I'll talk to him about his reasoning at appointment.
I also have that day a first time appointment with a reccomended neurologist to discuss my worsoning crpd. Big day on thursday. Thanks for listening.