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

Did not know half of this. Thanks.

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

Same shape here, different drug. The thing that helped was documenting the refusal rather than re-arguing it. They refer rather than write.

Ten percent cuts. Slower is faster.

Did not know half of this. Thanks.

Enteric coatings should not be crushed. The pellets are the delivery mechanism.

Same here.

Ten percent cuts. Slower is faster.

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.

Sleep first. Bad night, bad day, more symptoms. Fix that before changing anything else.

Function over score. Currently on post editing time limits myself.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Ask for the longer appointment slot. Ten minutes is not enough for a complex history and pretending otherwise wastes both your time. Side effects was my main issue with post editing time limits too.

Bring a list. Embarrassment makes everyone forget things, including you.