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Spinal cord injury & lost insurance. currently i am titrating off opiates. when i get to the end, what type of meds can i use to help withdrawals?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
SCI pain: 1. It's a shame that you have lost your insurance. Please checkout https://www.Healthcare.Gov so that you can get insurance. 2. In the meantime, know that opioid withdrawal is uncomfortable but not life-threatening. 3. Contact your local va or academic medical center and see if you can get in their sci clinic. Generic pain meds can be cheap but no doc can prescribe w/o seeing you.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Slow taper is best: Slowly tapering off opioid medication usually minimizes withdrawal symptoms. Once you have been tapered off opioid medications you should not experience any withdrawal symptoms when not taking them and no further medications are required for same.
Answered 10/16/2013
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