A fentanyl 100mg Patch is ment to last for 72h right? What if it only is working for like 2 1/2days?
My 100mg/h Fentanyl Patch (equilivant to haveing 360mg of oral morphine a day, WOW) is only lasting for 2 1/2 days, then the pain comes racing back. I have tried lots of things including even going to the local GP to get a Injection of Tramal...
Doctor has just changed me to Tramal SR 50 mg twice a day, pain is gradually staying around for longer.
2 years ago people, I was injured, Today I am still in so much pain and have developed Hypersencitivity of the Central Nervous System, which also is not helping the matter.
If I could live in a Pool 24/7, I would as this is one of the few things that helps, but if the pool is too cold, I can't stay in. Got use of a heated pool but their temperature is boardering on cold, so don't use it as often as I would like. Need to fine some were with a spa....that is like heaven on my back, it eases of the pain so much.
BTW have found Enimas the best solution to clean the bowels as have no control on the bowel musules.
Back to the Question, what is after Fentanyl and have been on this treatment for about 4 - 5 months now?
One of the cautions with the patches is not getting too hot. Have you by chance gotten into the spas or hot tubs with the patches. This has been known to cause the medication to be released into the patient more rapidly and can lead to serious problems. Could this have been the cause of your patch not lasting an long as the 72 hours. I know that the pain is horrible to live with, and yes, water therapy is wonderful. The water should not be below 82 degrees, but I can note that in my case, it needs to reach 84 degrees or I will experience more pain. I certainly hope that you can find something to be of help to you.
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I noticed my comment and answer had been deleted, sorry if you found me offensive or rude! I promise I was just trying to offer my insight, I wouldn't have intentionally been that way. I am sorry!
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PainBack07Aust
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 09:26 PM
some people burn through the patch in 48 hours not uncommen i switched to Kadian like it much better. talk to you Pain Dr. and let him know what is going on. you might just need a slight change in your routine. good luck brother.
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I did not deleate it or see it, it was not me who deleted it.