Initially I quit cold turkey. Since I’ve always used the pain I’m experiencing to gauge how my body is doing and how much physical activity I can handle thereof, I really needed to see how much pain the med was actually blocking (besides wanting to think again). It was working quite well in that aspect and it seems that the pain has gotten worse since I started the med in the first place.

Because of this, I’ve begun taking the med on a less frequent basis. Right now it’s “as needed” but I figure it’s going to be an “every third day” or “every other day” thing once I establish a routine.

You know, I really need to practice on simple yes/no answers, huh?

Hi Janet,

I know, we could make a game out of it. Like the “Toss-a-Med” game (involves dice, your meds and spinner type thingy) or the “Quit a Med and See What Happens” game (where the players try to guess which med you quit by the withdrawal symptoms you exhibit. Can be played alongside the “Toss-a-Med” game).

What do you think?

Well… maybe I could quit one of my med’s to get my brain back. *G* “Now which one shall I start with”, she says.

Hope you find relief from your pain and hope you get the vision thing figured out as well.