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Oh my goodness, Jane, you ARE a mess!  I tried the methadone for a few weeks and didn't like the feeling at all...I felt druggy and tired all the time and it affected my voice (I am a teacher by day, and I sing at night with a band...so that was no good!).  Under my pain doc's instructions, I cut back little by little with NO adverse sice affects.  I was freaking about becoming addicted...but I got off pretty easily.  S/he needs to give you lower doses so that you can cut down slowly till you are off.  Maybe a new doctor is in order?  I have fibro, rheumatoid arthritis, severe IBS, three buldging discs w/ herniation in C4-C-7...and a myriad other complaints...argh.  I pray that you find some relief, but I would definitely try to find another pain mgmnt specialist.  Good luck!  You may chat with me any time! Holly