Ten percent cuts, of the current dose not the original. That is the arithmetic that keeps it survivable.

Changing prescriber does not reset anything, and people discover that the hard way.

You have two changes at once here. You cannot attribute anything until one of them moves. Same for me with a long-term dependence, unfortunately.

Reference ranges differ between labs, so comparing two reports is close to meaningless.

How do you tell the difference between the drug working and just a good week?

Worth asking what specifically was measured. Pain scores move with mood and function does not.

Same.

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment.

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment.

Reference ranges differ between labs, so comparing two reports is close to meaningless.

No. Side effects was my main issue with a long-term dependence too.