update.I need advice from the great people here.

I forgot to add that now that we know a definite date for the move in
The Dr is scheduling the new MRI.
They should be calling me soon for a date.
He also said if the MRI shows what he thinks it will then I may need back surgery.
That scares me to pieces.

Thanks for the info.
Yes it's the fentanyl. He put me on the 50 strength, to be changed every 3 days.
I like not having to reach for a pill bottle 4 times a day.
It's refreshing.
I wish there was a way to talk to you more private.
I have some questions for you.

Post Edited (justride) : 6/19/2014 10:39:01 AM (GMT-6)

Justride it's early in the day and you can email Susie via the forum by clicking on her username and to the right of the screen that comes up Will be her email addy.

Many folks here are currently using fentenyl or have used it. The biggest thing to remember with this patch is not to overheat since it could cause more Med to release and make sure they stay on or you will come up short.

If you have more specific questions you may ask and will try to answer.

I was on the fentanyl patch (Duragesic) many years ago. I was on both the 75 and 100mcg (different times!). I still had to use percocet 5/325 for breakthrough, but usually only 2/day on my really bad days. Although my pain was fairly well-controlled, I had to give the patches up because they just wouldn't stay on me. Even the Tegaderm lifted off my skin - it was crazy. And I changed mine every 48hrs. It's a good medication and I'm sure it will work well for you.

I am on the fentenyl patches as well, as a pain med. When I was first prescribed the patches I posted here because I was afraid to put them on. I have to change mine every 48 hours as 72 was not working well for pain relief. As others have said read all the papers that come with the patch so you are well informed. Also if you have a problem with them sticking the tape mentioned works well though it is expensive. You can get free covers by calling the manufactuer if you run into that problem. I am glad you are getting pain relief. Good luck in the future.

Thank you all for your warm welcome and great advice.

I'm packing for the move, and my son suprised us by showing up from New
Mexico to help with the move and everything.

I apologize for not checking on here sooner for your replies.

The patch is a god send so far.
It has been working real well, for that, I am so relieved.

I have been reading some of these forums, and discussions
On here and all of you seem like caring, kind people.
It's nice to know I can cone on here and just vent, or get some
Help, and advice from all of you.

Thank you again so much.

Susie,
The question I had for you worked itself out :)

I feel like an idiot, but I habitually take hot showers for my back.
Let's just say OH MY GOSH I will never do that again!
I'm sure you can all imagine what happened, halfway through
My shower I became extremely sick.
Scared the ~blank~out of me.

I researched all the info I could get my hands on after
That incident.

Post Edited (justride) : 6/22/2014 4:19:35 AM (GMT-6)

Thank you, a suprise it was! He brought his beautiful
Girl with him.

We got all moved in last night.
I thought it would be today and tomorrow, but we had
2 big, lifted trucks (huge), a 24 ft trailer behind one of them,
2 cars, and a Dodge Durango all rolling at once.
Our friends and son really helped us alot.

We had 2 problems while moving stuff into the house though.
I got the keys yesterday, so I decided to come over here
To turn the air on and get the fridge nice and cold, well when we walked
In it seemed cold enough, but upstairs was still pretty hot.
We brought a box fan up to no avail (it's super humid here in MO)

We decided to let the guys do all the lifting. My son's girlfriend and I packed.
While I was hanging up clothes In our closet, suddenly
Everything went black and I passed out. I landed flat on my back.
I woke up within a few seconds, but my legs were weak and
Wobbly. I just didn't feel good at all so I stopped and let
Them finish.
Hubby drew me a cool bath and looked after me all night.

Now get this, the poor man wakes up at 2 am to go to
The bathroom, he forgets where he is and promply falls down
The stairs!
I felt so bad for him I was in tears! He hurt his left elbow.
I wanted him to get to the hospital.
His response? I'm tough, I'm not going. Period.
He can move it all over the place so it doesn't appear broken.
My question is can it be fractured and he can still move it?

It was quite a night for us thats for sure.
Ladies how can I convince my stubborn hubby to get seen
If he needs to?
Keep in mind we live in the country, he is tough, a big ol
Country boy.
He's dedicated to his job.
Here's an example of how he is.
He broke his ankle last year, when I told him to get to the E.R.
His response? Why would I pay someone a lot of money
To tell me I broke my ankle?
He bought a boot type thing and rigged up his own version
Of a splint.
Help me out here ladies.

Post Edited (justride) : 6/23/2014 7:35:14 AM (GMT-6)

Thank you,
Yeah WHY are men so stubborn?
I know I can be at times too but I feel this is serious.

As far as me passing out..I called my doctor.
He said yesterday it was a hot day and very humid.
He said it sounds like pure exhaustion to him from the move,
And stress of it all.