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Trying to get off opioid medications. i still have massive pain but, i think they are doing more harm then good. any suggestions would be helpful.

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Opioids: Tough problem , start by increasing the interval of time between doses, Exercise will help if consistent and includes some type of cardio for 15- 20 minutes. Typically reducing a total daily dose by 10 % per week will avert withdrawal symptoms. Use of ibuprofen and or alleve can help mitigate pain while decreasing the opioids.

Answered 11/6/2016

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