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Originally Posted by Broken_Medic
Hey all,
I have been on the Fentanyl patch for about 2 years now. Started out at 75mcg./hr. and switched to 50 about a year ago. I have adjusted my life to this patch. Adjusted, meaning found a way to put up with it. My main problem with the patch is that you can't really "enjoy" a shower with it on. In fact any activity where you break a sweat or get an elevated body temp, the patch's med release is affected. Basically, I can't work out with the patch. I am about 50 lbs overweight and want to get rid of the fat. Exercise is warranted. However, the patch just won't work well with a "workout." Granted, with my back injuries my workout won't be anything like it used to be, but I need to start getting serious.
A historical note.....I was placed on the patch because our insurance changed and the new company did not supply my then drug, Oxycontin. So, the Fentanyl patch was my only suitable choice given to me. So.....my main purpose in this thread is to see if folks have gotten off the patch and found a replacement that isn't trans-dermal based. Ya know, I just had a thought. We have moved out to the east coast and again changed insurance company. I hate to say it....(mainly because of it's reputation) but is oxy do-able with a more active lifestyle? I also take Norco, Tramadol, and Flexeril. But have found I have needed a more "potent" main drug to take up the main pain, and the others to assist as needed. And as all of us...I would eventually like to drop some of these. But, for now....not so much. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Paul
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I had back surgery and it made my back pain a lot worse than before. i am scared to go to my next surgery. I am on fentanyl 100mcg. Prior to this i was on methadone pills for pain and with that i did not need any other pain meds. The pain clinic i went to was closed. I recommend asking your doctor about methadone pills for pain. When I was on the meth pills i was able to work and do almost anything compared to the patch. Where i live the only doctors who prescribe methadone are not for pain but for people who are addicted to opiates. any doctor can prescribe it if they get a license but mine wont because of all the drug addicts who will want her as a doctor because in this town there are no methadone doctors and she doesn't want all the grief. Anyways I recommend anyone who has chronic pain should try this medication. It worked for me. It takes care of the pain without messing you up to much. I was able to work full time and still enjoy my off time. I hope this works for you. I know what its like to have chronic pain. My life isn't the same since I started the patch. I cant work anymore. Its been 2 years now. I'm 26 years old and feel like I'm 90. Good Luck!!!!!