Please Help me Get off of this Monster

[freddy265]

I have been treated for pain after my 5 surgery this year they put me on Percocet 325/5. At 6 a day. I want to get off of this so bad. I cut my self back to 1 tablet a day. I had a stroke in June I also take Tramadol for pain. I tried to quit after I cut back to 1/2 pill in the morning and 1/2 pill at bed time. The doctor said I was ready. On the third day of quitting. I had cramps and seizures of a sort. I went to the ER. And the doctor there said my Doctor at the V.A. was a quack. He told me this is a long process. And not to be taken lightly in my condition. Please Dear God some one help me with this Monster. I do not know what else to do. Thank god my wife loves me.

[dominosarah]

Hi and welcome to the forum.  You need to be monitored while you come off the meds.  Do you have a doctor that you like and trust?  You can get this monster off your back and the doctor was right as it does take time.  We are here to support you so keep talking with us~~~sara

[Bkitty]

~Hi and welcome!! Freddy with your medical history,,Im not sure of a safe route to suggest. I was wondering if its possible if you could look into a doctor thru the VA that specializes in addiction/psychiatrist maybe? There will be some other members on later and tomm that may have some suggestions,,I didnt want ya to feel like you got missed. I am wishing you the best and there are amazing people here with great advice. ~Bkitty. Keep us posted!