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If you really want to quit you should be honest with your doctor. Let him/her know you would try to wean down off of the pain meds to see if your pain is still chronic. Sometimes your body gets used to pain meds and at times I feel worse on pain meds. Try to wean down for at least two weeks and talk to him/her. If it is still pretty bad then tell her/him.
If the Roxi's are not working maybe she/him needs to switch pain meds or you could look into a morphin pump that is inserted into your back.
I personally like a tens unit. It puts out electrodes and you can use it through out the day.
I have chronic back pain and I have to be VERY careful with my pain meds because I can easily go over board. I get pain and pop a couple of pills.....then I feel good and do to much and hurt again and pop two more. I found that a pill case with the days of the week and the exact amount works well. If I short myself then I have to suffer.
All in all.......it's mind over matter. Weaning can be done gradually but you should really talk to your doctor. They understand when your body is no longer tolerant of the medication.
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