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Old 10-07-2010, 11:20 PM
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Default Fedntanyl Patch

Sarah Mae,
Re the fentanyl patch, may I ask how much you are taking? I'm on the patch for my PN and take 125 mcg every 72 hours. It helps but I'd like to ask my neurologist to bump me up to 150 ev ery 72 hrs. I'm wondering how others tolerate arious dosages. I'm fine with the 125 (100 mcg. on day one then an extra 25 during day three, since the patch seems to lose strength by day three. Thanks.
Augie

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Originally Posted by Sarah Mae View Post
Hello everyone
I've been reading posts here for awhile. I want to first explain my situation.

I have over 10 things "wrong with me", though not all of them are as serious as other. Here is my list of what I have been diagnosed with: polyneuropathy (small and large fiber), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) degenerative disc disease, disc desiccation, arthritis, PCOS, allergies, migraines, and other medical problems and challenges, including only one good kidney.

I am obviously not asking for medical advice as I would from a doctor. I'm not wondering about medications.. but rather other homeopathic type treatments that you have found to work for your pain.

I am on the Fentanyl patch, which helps a bit with my neuropathy. However, my back pain is not being helped at all.

I used to get relief from a heating pad on my back--that is the only thing that I have ever found that helps.

Now, because I am on the patch, I am unable to use the heating pad.

I cannot stand to use ice on my back.

I also am bedridden and am unable to move around much.

So I'm wondering what other things have helped those of you with back pain. I do as much stretching/exercising as I can from bed.

Heat and ice are both out, and my TENS unit doesn't help me anymore.

Does anyone else have any ideas that may help reduce the pain?

Thanks!
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