Thanks everyone for your posts and replies. Yes, I started tapering a little over a week ago and went cold turkey on Monday and then ended up still taking a few hydro's here and there over the past couple of days just b/c the Ultram and Ibuprofen wasn't cutting it. Still no w/d sx's and don't feel at the moment like I could relapse b/c the pain is slowly starting to go away more with each day my period slows. So, I guess, I will keep my refills up and then store them away for the future. I've never had a history of addiction or anything in the past, heck I dont even drink alcohol, so I don't think a relapse or starting again will be a problem unless I have some type of injury requiring me to use them. I don't think I ever had an 'addiction' before, but, I was scared I was heading that direction simply b/c I started noticing a craving for the hydro when the Ultram seemed to work. SO, I decided this past 5 day weekend off from work was a perfect time to stop the hydro as long as the Ultram worked. Let's just hope the Ultram will continue to control the pain and I won't need the hydro again. At least if I do, I'll have plenty in supply. Thanks again for the support and advice, you all are each invaluable in the struggle with this pain management.