Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. And thanks for allowing me to be a part of... I'm 42, was diagnosed with Cancer in 2007, my tumors were in my chest. At the time I was diagnosed, I already had some osteoporosis. Had pretty bad pain between my shoulder blades, close to where the biggest tumor was. To make a long story short, the Chemo/Neupogen started bad pain for me and I was placed on Methadone. My current dose is 50 mg a day and I take Ultram for breakthru pain. I'm also on Gabapentin for the Peripheral nerve damage done by the chemo. The Methadone felt like a miracle drug for the pain and it still helps. At first, I was drowsy from it. But, it's been 5 years now and if a person didn't know my history, they'd never know I was taking a narcotic for pain. I'm in remission (woo hoo, thank God!!!) but I still have pain. My bone loss excellerated, due to treatment. And, I've even been told that Methadone destroys bone??? Two months ago, all I did was trip and my left foot broke in 3 places. It was a very bad break in a bad place in my foot and 2 doc visits ago, my foot broke again all on it's own. And, I guess my question is this: Should I attempt to get off of Methadone? Does anyone know if it truly makes weak bones, weaker? I've actually had people say to me, "Why would you let anyone put you on Methadone? That's an awful drug! It takes forever to get off of it! And on the negativity goes..." I didn't know any of this. I payed close attention when they told me it was dangerous and why it was dangerous. I took no more than I was prescribed because I was told it could all hit me at once, etc... And, although I do understand that because I've been on it for 5 years that I'm addicted to Methadone. How does one get off of it? Can anyone tell me what I'm in for? I haven't seen my Chronic Pain Management doc since I broke my foot. I had an appt with him 3 days before it happened and he'd given me 3 months worth of prescriptions. I didn't take anything but Motrin for my foot when I broke it. I'm required to notify any doctor I see that I'm on Methadone. And, even though the pain was excruciating, the ER and Podiatrists all said NO pain meds because of Methadone. But, before the break, my doctor had mentioned to me that I might choose to start tapering down. The broken foot has delayed that, because I just couldn't. But, if I taper very slowly, will that help with any withdrawal symptoms I may have, once I stop completely? Any suggestions or experience anyone has is appreciated? Is 50mg of Methadone/day a high dose of Methadone? Thanks everyone! Paige