DrugBuyers.Com: Will PM Doc Taper Me Off?

Thanks for your reply, Pete. Went to my PM doc yesterday. He said he'd be happy to taper me off! He DID ask why and I replied that I wanted to give my body a break from the narcotics and that I was becoming afraid that I was addicted. He then took the time to explain to me the difference between addiction and dependence, drug holidays, etc. Of course, I acted as if I knew NOTHING about anything he was explaining and listened intently.
However, he made it clear that should I choose to do ANYTHING of that nature in the future, to let him know first.
My PM doc also asks to be notified of any surgeries or extensive dental work (or any procedure that will result in an RX for pain meds). He will NOT allow you to have them filled. Period. He will decide if what you are taking is enough to handle the surgical pain.
He wants me to let him know when or if I plan to start back on pain meds before I have my paper script filled, too.
GREAT GUY!
Thanks again for the reply!

My PM doc also said that going off of narcotics (when prescribed) is "bad for the bloodstream". I didn't take the opportunity to ask what he meant by that - you KNOW how you get in the doctor's office.........However, I will call and find out today. This is a new one on me.

Edited by Daycamp72 (09/09/04 02:03 AM)