Thank you to everyone who responded. The feedback was great and informative as always. I went to pm and it was just a waste of time. Dr sent his findings or lack of from the discogram. I asked what...
I was hoping to get some input. I am going to pain mgt tommorow. I hope he gives ne some news in the next steps he wants to take. My sciatica is so annoying right now. I cant put any pressure on my...
Let me first apologize for the scarce information. My lunch break was almost over. Let me clarify my meds. 10-325 of Norco every 8 hours. and 30mg CR of Oxycontin every 12hours.I can't take the oxy...
I am having problems with my back pain getting worse. It usually stays on the right side but now is going to the left. Its the low back and right leg and knee. The knee feels like someone is stabbing...
I finally got my patches on Friday! I was so happy. I had a brief talk with my PM and wants to do some tests. (I posted a thread a few minutes ago). Thank you for all of great advice....
Hello again! My neurologist has recommended having a discograph done to see where my pain is. My PM just gave a sorry explanation of the procedure. I have read things that say it hurts and people...
I am currently using 50mcg of fentanyl patch every 72 hours. My problem is that I had to cancel my next rx refill appointment. (No car and no ride). I can't be seen until Jan 10! I have one patch...
Thank you for the lesson! It really helped me understand what I'm going through. I have to watch the dehydration because I have low potassium and have suffered a low potassium type "episode" which...
Thank you to EVERYONE all of the information was super helpful and I will definitely try these suggestions. Why do opioids cause this problem? Whats the difference between say Miralax and a laxitive?...
I have been using 50mcg of Fentynol patches every 72 hours. They have been working well. The problem is the severe constipation. I won't go into details but it's extremely painful. I have tried...
Thank you for that tidbit. I will definitely call. They're made by noven pharm. It says generic forduragesic-50 manufactured by apotex....
Hello everyone! I have used 3 patches so far. The adhesive sucks and I have to tape them. It makes me itchy but the pain relief is wonderful!! I have been told to take benadryl for the itching. I...
I have had quite a few and yes ask for a sedative! both dr's that gave me mine wouldn't give it to me and I must say I had quite a few tears and swear words develop. I hope you have a good dr that...
This is my second patch of 50mcg fent patch. PM also wants me to start 30 mg 1 day for seven days then start the 60mg. Has anyone used them together? I had been using 10-325 of percocet 3x a day. It...
Once again thank you thank you for your input. PM dr wasn't informative on the side effects. I will definitely do my hmwk!...
Went to pm yesterday. Put me on fentenol (sp) patch 50mg evry 3 days. Aslo sending me to a neurosurgeon to get second opinion on mri results. Wants another mri on my neck because having a lot of pain...
Did the stimulator help in the begining? I am sorry to hear you have such pain and so many meds. I keep telling doctor my nerve pain is getting bad and describe it and he says well let's see how xxx...
Thank u for the info SB. He never explained that to me. Today is one of the worst in a long time. I am in so much pain. Its even in my shoulder blades lile hot needles. It feels like I slept wrong...
Matt, I don't know what you do for a living but thank you for taking the time to read and reply. You are a kind hearted informative person. I am waiting patiently dreading what lame answer my doctor...
I am so confused with my mri results it sounds like the protrusion isn't as bad as before but the pain is worse than it was when I had the initial mri (about a year ago). Today is one of those...
I got my mri results today. This is part of it: there is 3mm osteophyte projecting toward the right neural foramen with resultant miminal neural foraminal nairrowing at the right l4-l5 level. At the...
Thank you to everyone for your replies advice and well wishes. I sent an email tp my PM dr to see what he will do about adjusting pain meds. I had to go to er again for pain delaudid and tordal...
I have recently started a journal. You have such great points I truely appreciate them and will definitely take your advice....
I thouht the same about the meds but he seems like he doesn want to up my meds. I keep telling him the ibuprophen is like taking baby asprin. I have only ben to PM dr 3 or 4 times. It feels like they...
Yes I forgot to put on Lyrica 50mg twice a day. He wants to do surgery for the permanet one not the TENS. I have mixed feelings on it because I have heard it becomes less effective due to scar...
Hello Everyone! I am new here so please bear with me. I am hoping someone out there has had some of the issues that I am dealing with. I had my L4-L5 fused with hardware. It went great for 2 yrs....