Alternate Patch Placement
 

Just wondering where everyone puts their patches. I believe the directions state torso. Now that it is warmer and I am wearing short sleeves, I am having a hard time concealing them. I only have one area on my upper arms that they seem to stay put. Upper chest/breast area gets very irritated, and above the waist band gets very sweaty and just doesnt work out.

Does anyone place their patches on the upper thigh or hip area?

While I was writing, the computer froze and posted without me hitting anything. Erased a bit too. But you get the idea. I just dont need parents, kids and staff checking out what meds I am taking.

Thanks everyone

WhenI used them I put them on my upper arms, alternating each patch. I never cared if people saw or not. I tried all the other places but being able to see it made me feel better. I tried my torso and it made my heart race. So the only place I felt comfortable about it was my upper arms.

I did try on my upper abdomen area, when I tried that I had the racing heart. This may sound funny, but it was caused by the med releasing to fast, my bra was not supportive enough and that extra layer of breast laid on top and over heated the patch. Did I say that so it was understandable but not giving to much embarassing info, lol.

When I am outside of work I dont care, but at work it is different. I had to fight for my job at the hospital when they found out I was on Oxy 2 years ago, its something I dont want to do again. Why dont people understand?

Anyway, thank you for the response. I think I may put it up as far as I can and use a skin colored bandaid when it is slightly exposed at work. School is almost over, I only have 21 work days left (but who is counting) I will just figure it out till then.

Take Care,
Mihcelle

Maybe they should make the writing less easy to see....therefore less embarrassment. I understand the writing on the patch but its like a neon sign on your arm Have you tried your upper legs? I heard that is an option.

I will give the leg a try. Thanks

Michelle....has the leg worked as an alternative place for you?

Patch placement
 

When we discussed patch placement because of fast release in body heat the two site told not to place were, below the heart, and upper chest.

Two places suggested for conceleament and not peeling back that worked out; over the back of the shoulder, by the upper area near the wing. Another lift your arm, NOT the armpit, but along the side on flatter spot.

Also, if you have a fever, remove. No hot tub, spa, laying in the sun to cause fast release.
This infor came from the 1-800 number, why not give them a call for more updated thoughts.

Also to adhear without the bioclusive covers, we used large bandaid and took the cloth pad off first. Fit great and also hide the patch.
Dianne

Thank Di! I totally forgot about that. Thanks for the info. I have been off the patch for so long that its rough to remember all the rules!

You have to put it on your gum way above the tooth and let it dissolve over 20 minutes, destroying your teeth. The idea is it up swords better and you need less than the pop. It doesn't have sugar in it which is a positive and you don't have to rub it, but it takes for ever and is irritating to the gums and mouth and teeth.

You can put it under your tounge and it dissolves faster and seems somewhat less effective but, is the only way I could use it at all. So I would say they still have not perfected the delivery mechanism. But it's a pretty strong opiate and fairly fast acting. Really bad on the teeth.