How long and how bad will this be?
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How long and how bad will this be?
Hello, I am new to this site. I have a question that I would really like opinions on.
I have Lupus SLE, Sjogrens Syndrome and DDD. I have been a variety but consistent dose of pain medication for 3 years. My health is improving and I am beginning to think that I no longer need the pain medication (atleast for now).
I have been presribed Norco 7.5/325 up to 5 times a day. I almost always begin to feel terrible (not always pain) before it is time for my next dose and I end up taking 8-10 a day. I am worried that I am covering up withdrawal symptoms and may not physically need this medication anymore.
2 days ago I broke what I had left in half and started taking the equivilent of 2 periodically throughout the day. I have experienced mild discomfort, fatigue, nausea, restless leg but nothing too terrible.
This is what worries me. I have 1 half of a 7.5 left and I am on empty. I want to know if I should experience an increase in symptoms or a decrease in symptoms.
Thank you for your help in advance
I have Lupus SLE, Sjogrens Syndrome and DDD. I have been a variety but consistent dose of pain medication for 3 years. My health is improving and I am beginning to think that I no longer need the pain medication (atleast for now).
I have been presribed Norco 7.5/325 up to 5 times a day. I almost always begin to feel terrible (not always pain) before it is time for my next dose and I end up taking 8-10 a day. I am worried that I am covering up withdrawal symptoms and may not physically need this medication anymore.
2 days ago I broke what I had left in half and started taking the equivilent of 2 periodically throughout the day. I have experienced mild discomfort, fatigue, nausea, restless leg but nothing too terrible.
This is what worries me. I have 1 half of a 7.5 left and I am on empty. I want to know if I should experience an increase in symptoms or a decrease in symptoms.
Thank you for your help in advance
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I tried to rephrase, so my question could be better understood. I was asking if anyone has ever decreased their meds like that and what kind of experience they had. I'm not asking for a medical point of view. I have seen post where people have suggested what could happen or might happen. I am just wanting to know ... from people who have been there, if they could enlighten me on their experience. I'm not looking for a medical opinion.
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