Thanks for the kudos. The most I have taken are like 6-7 7.5 hydros in a day and then I've been able to taper to 2-3 for a couple of days and then off. I've done it a few times but this is the longest I have gone and I feel like it may be controlable, like a taper all the time. I will have to really see. I've struggled today with, boy, I could call that in now and eleviate the stress but I have to wait until Thursday and then I will have to be very careful. If I can stay away from the physical addiction that should really help with the mental stuff. Again, am I a fool? I have to travel for work and that is always a killer, can not get up out of my seat without some help. I think we are probably about the same age and I hear you when you talk about the pain and having to get up and do what you have to do. I am the sole earner and live with my little dog so I have to bring home the bacon. All in all I just got tired of feeling horrible on or off the pills so right now, I am living on OTC and a few tramadol when the pain is bad. But the shooting leg pain and the nerve damage, ddd going up my spine.....enough. You hang on to your taper and understand your pain and your needs to live a "normal" life. It really has to be introspective and cautious. I hope I can do it.
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