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518031 tn?1295575374

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Hi all my friends here at pain mangemnet. I have made a personel decision to stop taking pain meds. I am doing this for me, it was getting to the point they werent relly helping and i was taking more then i should. I hope you all can figure me. i had a appointment with my pain dr and told him no more opiates, he wasnt happy and wished me luck. I know i am going to have ahrd time for about a week but i am mentally ready i hope. I hipe i dont loose my close friends, nere i wll still post here. I am doing this for me. I love you all thanks for all the help u have given me. and with luck i will find an alternative method of tratments for the pain...brian
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even if being off the medication proves too difficult you may be able to go to a lower dose after having it out of your system for awhile. best of luck, great decision to make if you're in a position to do so. I recently went from 100mcg patch down to 50mcg patch and things are still good (enough). good luck man

nick
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572713 tn?1237094902
good luck!  it won't be easy but you have a great attitude & that's 1/2 the battle.
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356518 tn?1322263642
Good luck and we will all be here for you:)
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495284 tn?1333894042
You wont lose any friends Jollyman........You have always been honest and open and that is what makes you you....You have so much knowledge and wisdom.....sara
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535089 tn?1400673519
Hey Brian:

Like I said in my PM to you.....I support your decision 100% and think that it's wonderful if you can live without the opiates. I wish I could too.......

You will always have my friendship, your a great guy !!!!!!

My best,
Molly
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541953 tn?1262586226
Good luck, I am proud of you,. I think at one time or another we all have been in the same place. Where you finally realize the doctor plans on you being on pain meds for the rest of your life. please be careful and know it is not failure if you have to go back on them. get lots of fluids,bananas are good for RLS, and take lots of hot baths. rest and exercise when you can. Know I am supporting you the whole way. I still love you and you will not lose me as a friend because of a life changes choice you made. It's your life. take care, good luck and please keep in touch.

hugs
Karen
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