Re: FW: I FEEL AWFUL - Med reduction

[Guest guest]

Patty,

After reading Laurie's reply I'd have to say that I thought the same,

too, that the reduction should be very slowly over a longer period of

time, all designed so that you WOULDN'T have to suffer through the

horrible symptoms of withdrawal. This seems like a terribly

accelerated schedule, and I second the idea of asking your doctor if

you could do it more gradually, thus not having to go through so much

discomfort.

When I reduced my meds with the cooperation of my pain management

doctor, each change was done over a 30 day period....not overnight!!

This allowed my body to gradually become accustomed to the lower

dosage, suffering NO withdrawal symptoms at all. I realize that you

may not want to have to have it take that long, but certainly if it

could be drawn out over a few weeks, it would be more pleasant than

what you're experiencing right now?

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should

not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

Youv'e got that right. I feel miserable. I called my pain doc yesterday and

still have yet to get a phone call. I am nauseated now and I forgot my

phenergan at home. I'm at work and it is real tough.

Patty

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