I didn't think I would ever start this up again but there come times in your lives that you want to keep track of and need support of those who you count on as good friend. I have been taking pain medication for 3 or 4 years now and it seems that I keep having to take more and more to just stay even with the pain. Right now I am at the point that I either have to take a higher dosage of morphine or decide to attempt to get off of the heavy drugs altogether.
I have asked my pain doctor to help me try to get off of morphine completely because it looks like I will just keep taking more and more and more over time. I don't think it is affecting my thinking but how can I tell.
The blog has been inactive so long that I doubt that anyone will find it unless I invite them. If you received an invitation it means I claim you as a good friend and would appreciate your prayers and support because I know this is going to be one of the harder things I have ever done. I am not an addict but my body depends on the drug and is not going to like it when I quit taking it.
Right now I am taking 60mg of morphine 3 times a day and if I stay on it I am going to be going to 90mg three times a day. It seems like a good time to give it a try. Thank you in advance for you prayers and support.
Larry
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Larry- You are not alone, and yes the road is going to be a hard one. I just started the same road just a month ago. I am stepping down on morphine also and trying to get off topamax and flexeril. So we can do it together alright!
When it gets hard just remember that God will never give you anything that you can not handle. So when you feel like you are at the end of your rope, hang in there, and pray hard. You have lots of friends, and family that are there to help you. I know that you are going to be able to do this dear friend.
Love Sewhat, aka Tootles
I know the decision you have made is not a light one. I also know that in some ways you have been pushed to it by a bureaucracy that has no business deciding what is and what is not appropriate for us especially when it comes to something this important. Withdrawal is not easy I won't lie to you about that, mandatory withdrawal enforced by an insurance company seems in many ways beyond ludicrous!
I am behind you 100% as you well know and you are always in my prayers. From someone who has done exactly what you are attempting, and succeeded know that I believe you can do this thing.....with the help and support of your doctor and family! Stay strong and listen to your body. Bundle up when you get chilled and rest when you are fatigued. Step by step, day by day you will work towards a goal to succeed! I am proud of you!!
Love and Hugs,
Tess
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