but i want to stop taking the medication. when i tried to stop i felt so horrible that i started my prescription again. i am too embarrassed to go back to dr to ask for another prescription but that med is the only thing that helps my pain. how can i stop taking this medication without suffering? is there a method for detoxification? I don't have the time or money to go to any kind of inpatient treatment. My medicated will run out in 2 days and i am worried.
2007-12-03 18:28:24 · 4 answers · asked by cj 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You should not feel embarrassed to be taking pain medication. Why do you think you should stop taking it. If you are concerned about being dependent on it, talk to your doctor about this. Some pain medications cause physical dependency, but that does not mean you are an addict.
As others have said, if you're going to go off the medication, you need to taper off. Talk to your doctor and come up with a plan, including whether you will transfer to something that is not so strong.
The best pain management plans include not only medication, but also a systematic plan for alternative techniques like meditation, progressive exercise, relaxation training, massage, etc. Adding in some of these techniques may help you reduce the amount of pain medication you need.
Please don't let your Rx run out, call your doctor and get a refill until you can come up with a plan to go off gradually.
Best wishes
Barry Hughes, Ph..D.
2007-12-04 13:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Barry H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only correct way is to slowly stop taking this medication.So I would bite the bullet and go back to your doctor and tell him what you want to do,they will understand and most likely help you.Don't be embarrassed about being in pain.The doctor is there to help you and not give you a hard time.try it...good luck
2007-12-04 02:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear friend,
there is a device called Biodisc, a wellness product which can help you to improve your detoxification in your body.
2007-12-04 02:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ngooi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never be embarrassed to tell the doctor what your need is. The most important thing is that you are as pain free as possible.
2007-12-04 02:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋