Methadone update

I know it has been awhile since I wrote of my decision to come off methadone. We have been doing it VERY slowly. I started at 40 mg a day. At first we decreased 5 mg a month for a few months with a month on hold at 20 mg and at 15mg. We have know changed to 2.5 mg every month. My goal is to be off by the end of the year. My oxy consumption has increased and my pain control is erratic at best. I miss how seamless my pain control was with methadone but then remember what it has taken from me. Wish me luck.

It sure sounds like you have a good dr in your corner too. So many drs do not know enough about Methadone & how it works when trying to wean a patient off. Doing it the way you have has been tough but I am betting you can get completely off of it. It takes the body awhile to adjust being off completely too. Hang in there.

I too think you will be very happy with your decision. Take care.