Hey all! New to this but figured I could use some help and support!
So about 5 months ago I was in an accident and fell into a fire pit and had skin graft surgery on my left leg. I only burned about 12% of my body. So ive been recovering from that. When I was in the hospital I was on all types of pain medication but that was only for 3 weeks. I have been taking about 50 mgs of oxy a day for the last 5 months. I have been trying to taper down but its so hard. I got to the point of snorting the oxy for about the last month or two as it wasnt helping my pain and I didnt want to take more but the last week I really been working on getting off as I have not been happy with it. I have cut back to 40 mgs a day the last week and today I took 10mgs and thats all I have left till Wednesday but dont want to ask for more (which they give them out to me upon request). My fiance has been helping me with support and Im just scared of withdrawls. I feel ok right now. I took 5mgs this morning and 5mgs at noon(its 5pm here now). When should I start withdrawing? How long will I be sick for? I just was hoping by Wednesday I will feel good enough to just tell the doc NO to more! I have pain but just want to be off these! I rather deal with pain then to take these everyday and plan my schedule around it!!! Much help would be appreciated!! Thanks all!
So about 5 months ago I was in an accident and fell into a fire pit and had skin graft surgery on my left leg. I only burned about 12% of my body. So ive been recovering from that. When I was in the hospital I was on all types of pain medication but that was only for 3 weeks. I have been taking about 50 mgs of oxy a day for the last 5 months. I have been trying to taper down but its so hard. I got to the point of snorting the oxy for about the last month or two as it wasnt helping my pain and I didnt want to take more but the last week I really been working on getting off as I have not been happy with it. I have cut back to 40 mgs a day the last week and today I took 10mgs and thats all I have left till Wednesday but dont want to ask for more (which they give them out to me upon request). My fiance has been helping me with support and Im just scared of withdrawls. I feel ok right now. I took 5mgs this morning and 5mgs at noon(its 5pm here now). When should I start withdrawing? How long will I be sick for? I just was hoping by Wednesday I will feel good enough to just tell the doc NO to more! I have pain but just want to be off these! I rather deal with pain then to take these everyday and plan my schedule around it!!! Much help would be appreciated!! Thanks all!