I went to the doctor today and asked for something that was similar to Opana but cheaper (generic) because I lost my insurance and have to pay out of pocket. My doctor said Morphine / MS Contin is...
Thanks so much for everyone's replies!...
I've been on pain medication for several years.... Fentaynyl Patches for 4 years and Opana now for almost a year (nycunta for BT pain) My husband lost his job/insurance and cobra won't kick in right...
I was orginally on Fentaynyl patches and didn't realize how many side effects I was actually having, until I switched due to ratches to Opana. I had a little bit of stomach pain from the Opana and I...
I was 1st on the fentatynal patch then switched by doctor to Exalgo and nycynta, The Exalgo didn't seem to be doing anything for me. My pm doctor pretty much was pushing exalgo on me and I have...
Im not sure why it cut off the medication I listed? Nycunta is the name of the medication! Nycynta...
Hi Everyone, I lost my pain management doctor because he was no longer taking my insurance. So I made an appointment with another doctor but I was going to be out of medicaiton by then. I ran out and...
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone is on Exalgo? If so how do you think it works and what dosage. I was on fentaynl patch 75 mcg for almost 4 years and just within last 2 mths I've been getting...
I don't know at all? He just said it to me at my last appt on Friday that I should switch and it will work better? I didn't tell him I was having any problems or anything. I said i was scared to...
My doctor wanted me to stop my fentanyl patches and take an extended diludid? I don't know what it is and how it works anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks :)...
I've been on percocet and/or Vicodin for a few years now along with the fentaynl patch. My doctor asked me to switch to Nucynta and said it would work better? Anyone on this? How do you like it? Does...
I had Iron transfusions for about 6 weeks I think. It was very easy, no issues at all for me. I had them about three times a week, I just sat in the recliner and watched TV in the office. It was...
OH NO that's not good, that's pretty scary the mice died from the medication and I'm sorry are going to run out of medication, withdrawl can be horrible. I lost a couple of patches and went through...
Thank you everyone who replied to my post! I just came from my PM doctor and they want me to stay on the patches throughout the pregnancy. They spoke with my OBGYN and they are working together. I'm...
Is anyone or was anyone on any anti-depressants and pregnant or had a baby? Which medication and did doctor say it was pretty safe? I just found out I'm pregnant and have been on meds for over a year...
Thats a great idea, didn't even think of that... Thanks :)...
Thanks, I don't have an obgyn yet because I moved from another state. I can't get an appoinetment sooner than 2 weeks. I 'm still waiting for my other doctors to call looks like its going to be...
Hi Everyone, I read posts here on a regular basis and post occasionally. My husband and I were trying to get pregnant for about a year and a half BEFORE I got sick, hurt or whatever you want to call...
Does anyone have heel spurs? I guess It's actually something else called planter ----------- and that gives you the spurs and that's what hurts. Does anyone have any ideas to get some relief. My feet...
I take Bendryl to help me sleep and I also have allergy/sinus problems. I also take a muscle relaxer called Zanaflex that doctor gave me to help me sleep. I'm out in like 20 minutes or less and sleep...
aw I'm so sorry your going through this. I'm sorry I don't have any advice or answers but I just want you to know that I feel the same way and I think a lot of us with chronic pain feel like we are...
Thanks Gramps, I honestly don't feel much difference after the epidural. I guess I got my hopes really up when the nurse said "your not going to feel that much better today" but tommorrow you will...
Hi Everyone and thanks again for all your replies and suggestions..... I'm going for the epidural tomorrow and I guess It's supposed to help a lot with my tail bone pain. I sure do hope so! That...
Thanks for the info, My PM doctor did order it for pain management (I'm pretty sure) but I get injections with her every two weeks we started with the Prolotherapy which I guess is suppose to help...
Ty for the info Gramps... I guess maybe I have had an epidural before and didn't know what it was. I did have have injections of steroids into my wrists for carpal tunnel.... I also have children and...
My pm doctor ordered me an epidural to be done. Can anyone tell me if this is the same as a spinal tap?? And what is it, what kind of experiencess has anyone had with an epidural? I'm going to of...
Thank you so much everyone for your help. I'm unsure sometimes what to do and I thank everyone for their opinions. I do think the patches are making my life difficult in a way. They make me so tired...
I do a lot of reading here, but don't post often. I've been on 75 mg fentynal patches for about 5 mths or so, I'm in the process of moving and had a death in the family and my life is pretty much a...
Karen, thanks for the info. I have thought about Fibro and have done some reading. I haven't mentioned it to my doctor yet though. Should I mention to my GP first and go from there? I do seem to have...
Hi Darren, The "cycles" are not really regular and I sometimes wonder if medication could be causing some of the problems. Thanks :)...
aww I'm sorry you had to go through this...... Thank-you for the information and I will mention this to my doctor when I go see her next time. I do get nerve blocking injections at the pm clinic and...
Thanks for your help, I'm sorry yes I am seeing a psychiatrist for this, but I just don't think he's very good. I'm going to find another doctor actually going to make some calls today. stressed in...
I have herniated discs in my lower back but I don't understand why the very end of my tailbone (butt) hurts SO bad. I have MRI's and X-rays and it shows nothing actually wrong with the tailbone just...
I have chronic pain and have been depressed for a long time. Lately I have felt that I feel ok for maybe like 3 days and then I'm back to this hopelessness and just almost to the point of not being...
Has anyone heard of or been on Neurontin for the treatment of bipolar? My doctor seemed sort of unsure if I am bipolar or not..... I am depressed for sure but I guess I have some possible signs of...
I was wondering if anyone has lost a lot of weight and THEN began to have chronic pain? I had Weight loss surgery and lost about 200 lbs, I had pain on and off before but after my wls I hurt much...
Hello, I'm also new to this forum. I'm so sorry your in so much pain which of course also causes the depression. How long have you been on the fentantyl patches? I'm also on 75 MG and get the 5mg of...