I too was on gabapatin and it worked for awhile but soon stoppped. I now am on Savilla and it began working after just a few days and has really worked and no major side effects. I have to take it...
If she is on patch made by mylan (sp?) all you have to do is call the number on the box and they send you free covers....
saw the dr today. She did 4 trigger point injections and i could feel some relief right away in my neck and shoulders. The numbness, burning, hurting in my hands has gotten soo much worse in the past...
thanks for suggestions, will give em a try. the cold weather started today and i sure can feel it!...
My hands and feet are getting worse by the day. Hands are tingling and go weak with no notice so dropping things alot. Feet HURT so much worse, have found if i wrap with elastic bandage for a few...
Update on patch covers: received them by u.p.s. delivery at no charge to me :) they are awesome I have had no problems keeping patches on now!! A return envelope and order form come with patches, I...
Oh the sweating!!!! I can be sitting reading a book and break out in a sweat and at work i sweat all day long. I believe for me, it's the meds and fibro combined. I know that the first day i put on a...
I called the manufacturer and found out they will send me covers for patch at no charge...so will be waiting for them in the mail and will let you know how they work..... Maria...
My patch keeps falling off! It is very hot and the humidity is awful here. Anyone have any hints to keep patch on? I tried to tape edges but medicine doesn't release and i am hurting.......
I don't take any sleep aids but i am on fentanyl patch, loratab, and gabapatin (sp?) I have been on loratab for years but the patch and gabapatin are fairly new. Maybe it's the combo? Thanks for...
Has anyone here sleep walked? To my knowlege I never have but I think I did sunday night. When I got up Monday morning I found a shirt laying in my bathroom that was hanging in my closet the day...
I did it! I went to an outdoor concert saturday! Was so worried about being out in the heat and the drive there but we stopped several times on the way and i stayed in car with a.c. running till...
What a week. Changed my fentenyl patch monday morning and went to work. It was very hot and it fell off, luckily it stuck to my uniform. Had a co worker tape it on for me. As the day went on my pain...
I take 300mg 5 times a day. It has helped with my back feeling like it itches to pins and needles but hasn't helped with the numbness and tingling in hands. No adverse side effects for me. Was hoping...
I picked up a couple prescriptions today and am confused. My copay for both is usually $15 each. Cashier rings me up and says total is $52. I said it's supposed to be $30 as that's what it was last...
No break in the heat here but they say it's gonna storm sunday and bring temps down to the 90's... lol never thought i would be glad to see lower temps. I have always been a summer girl and love to...
It's been a long week for me but tomorrow is friday and I am gonna make it!! Really had to overdo this week with work, Tuesday was brutal with the heat my patch fell off (first time that ever...
Good Morning! Took a hot bath and was able to sleep for 3 hours. My feet feel better but hands still driving me crazy will try to rest most of today. I am thinking some coffee and a new book will be...
Ughhh my feet HURT and my hands are tingling and numb so glad tomorrow is saturday and I can rest, it's gonna take all day to get myself back together. Other than hot bath any suggestions? Maria...
I was on Butrans and loved it! I started on the 5 and went up to the ten and my pain was in control. Due to my insurance not covering it the price ($300) per month was more than i could handle so i...
Woo Hoo I made it:) Thanks for all the well wishes and support today! I took many mini breaks and did pretty well, the heat in the kitchen was ugly as it was over 100 today. Had to be careful not to...
I think we have finally got the right dose on new patch!! My neck and back are so much better. Hoping as it builds it will help with numbness and tingling in hands and feet but even if this is as...
I began using Garapentin about 2 months ago. At first it made me sooo sleepy but that has gone away. It has helped with the "itching" back feeling but no so much with my hands the tingling and...
Thanks for suggestions, I will try a walk later. I just got home from work and need some time to sit and regroup. Dr. called and increased my fentanyl patch so hopefully that will help with my neck....
Last night my legs started hurting so bad, starts at top of knee and goes to top of thigh. It feels like when you ride a bike for the first time in years or work in the garden for the first time all...
Mornings are so hard for me. It's a struggle to get out of bed, take meds (forgot to remind pharmacy about the caps on meds and they put the kind you have to push down and turn....that doesn't work...
mine started in my feet then my hands. I kept thinking it was my phone on vibrate and would reach for my cell but it wasn't ringing, it was just me....crazy feeling...
This post made me smile:) I work at an assisted living facility and have been lapped by a few golden oldies myself....have a great day and thanks for the fun post...
Thanks Sherrine! I am going to take this to my pharmacy and see if they accept it. Would be great to go back on butrans!!! Will let you know what i find out. How do i find manufacturer if the other...
Was happily on Butrans patch but my insurance won't cover it so had to switch to fentanyl 2 weeks ago. I am sooo not impressed. I got so much relief from butrans but no much from fentanyl, dr upped...
We went to a beautiful display last night only problem for me was the constant looking up, it really hurts my neck.. did my best and loved the show....
My hand problems are due to a fusion in my neck c5/c6 I am due for another cervical facet and that helped for about 3 months just would like to get last injections paid before starting the next...
Things that make me smile: * having our granddaughter over for a "sleepover" * taking our grandson camping * having coffee outside as the sun comes up * grilling dinner outside * football season just...
Tingling and numbness in right hand used to only happen while driving now it occurs daily and is harder to get to go away. I used to be able to lower my arm and it would lessen but that doesn't work...
Good Morning! I am a 47 year old mother of 6 grandma to 7 and recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have battled pain in my neck and shoulders for years, many injections, prescriptions, and patches...