How do I wean after 2 years of using?

[Mellie1989]

I was prescribed 7.5 mg vicodin w/ 200 mg of ibuprofen in 2010 after a bad auto accident for neck (stable cervical fracture) & back pain.  I take 2.5 pills a day (18.5 mg of vicodin/ day)  I have gained twenty pounds and the euphoric feeling have clued me into the fact I need to stop using.  It helps with my pain but I don't want to be dependent on them.  I think weaning may be the least painful way for me but I'm not sure how to it properly so it will "stick."  Thank you in advance for ANY advice!

[maria920]

If u were to go ct any symptoms u may have will start to go away in 3-5 days when u taper it prolongs the WD and 9x out of 10 u feel some WD when tapering. The dose ur on is really low ( compared to what I've seen).. I kno its scary to think abt ct but I can honestly say tht with most ppl the fear was worse than the actual WD. If u get everything g in the Thomas recipe and Epsom salt take very hot showers u should do really well. Good luck with whatever u decide to do and we will b here for u!!!

[Mellie1989]

Thanks for responding!  It's comforting to have the community's support.  I didn't think online support was effective but I have changed my mind!

[Mellie1989]

Thank you for responding!  I'm scared to go ct.  I'm not frightened by a lot of things but ct is one of them!  
Thanks for the Thomas Recipe.  I'll keep that in my back pocket!

[toothfairie]

welcome to the forum!  good advice above with the Thomas recipe....i would think at the dose you should be able to do CT??  it will be an unpleasant few days but it's doable!!  keep posting and asking questions when you get symptoms...whether its a taper or CT...we can help you thru it!  

[notordinary]

Hi and welcome to the mh family.
Have you tried to go ct?
At 2.5/ 7.5 you will have some wd's but it should not be unbearable.
A few days of being uncomfortable. Is worth getting your life back.
Keep posting. it helps to talk to others that are going through the same. There is a lot of people here to help.
Look up the Thomas recipe on here. It will help also.