Still struggling with med taper

[melodyl]

I'm really happy for those of you who have recently had ADR surgery and are on your way to a pain free life. I would have posted more positive comments to each of you individually .....but I am still struggling with withdrawal issues that are causing me to feel miserable more than I am comfortable with. I am now almost 4 months from my 3 level cervical ADR surgery and am already relatively pain free.....except for the withdrawal problems. I took off my last (12mcg) fentanyl patch a few days ago. Since I still have oxycodone, I didn't anticipate having such a problem. Unfortunately...even using extra oxy (and some clonidine and lorazapam....recently added to the mix to help with withdrawal symptoms), I still spent the better part of two day sweating (had to change 3 x one night), chills, as well as extreme fatigue and anxiety and depression. I finally pulled myself out of bed and into the shower today and managed to accomplish a few household chores and even got outside into the sun for a little while. I would like to hear from others out there about there tapering or withdrawal stories after surgery....especially from people who have made it to the other side of narcotics and are free from the control they had on you and your life. To anyone who is relatively pain free and no longer having to see a dr. for pain management issues every month....I could use some encouragement. Thanks to everyone here! This group is such a huge source of support for me! Melody