Chronic Pain Support Group
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I suffer from chronic neck, back, shoulder pain. The doctors say I will have it the rest of my life. Tried surgery. After a year the doctor classified it as a failed surgery.
I am currently on Vicodin taking enough that my eyes should be bleeding.
I have been thinking about telling my doctor that I would like to try the fentanyl patches. What is the best way to approach my GP who is not a pain management specialist.
The reason for getting off the Vicodin is that I take 4 7.5's a day which is a lot of Tylenol to take every day. Even at this dose, I do not get continuous relief.
Any input would appreciated.
I am currently on Vicodin taking enough that my eyes should be bleeding.
I have been thinking about telling my doctor that I would like to try the fentanyl patches. What is the best way to approach my GP who is not a pain management specialist.
The reason for getting off the Vicodin is that I take 4 7.5's a day which is a lot of Tylenol to take every day. Even at this dose, I do not get continuous relief.
Any input would appreciated.
your dr will most likely send u to a pain managment,...they will most likely want to add with what you are on,a long acting med like morphine....after that if you still get little results he may consider the patch..
i hope you get the help you need,i know pain is awful to chase,im currently getting almost total control with the suboxone..
best wishes