Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
I am still trying to figure out if my depression is related to my medication. Or maybe I'm just trying to figure out how fentanyl affects other people so I can understand how it affects me. I have such a high tolerance to pain medication. I wear a 100 mg patch and a 50 mg patch daily (changed every 72 hours) I also take codeine sulfate (60mg) 7 times a day for breakthrough pain if needed. I have ARD (adhesion related disease) and it is a real challenge to deal with. At least I have found a doctor that doesn't think the pain doesn't exist because it can't be seen on most tests. This is a disease that they are only now admitting causes great pain. The adhesions (scar tissue) are caused by multiple abdominal surgeries. To cure the adhesions they want to do more surgery, which only causes more adhesions. It is enough to drive you crazy. So I am trying to live with mine. If there is anyone out there that is using fentanyl all the time, I really need to hear about your experience with the drug.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I didn't have energy and I felt wiped out all the time so, yes, it is *possible* that the Fentanyl is causing you to be depressed.
I would definitely bring it up in conversation with your doctor next visit.
*hugs*
I too am struggling with depression cause of the chronic pain.
Some painkillers do cause depression.
I have has experience with the Fentanyl medication. Was on it for roughly 7 years and reached a strength of 200mcg/ every 72 hours. For the most part it did help a great deal, but my system became so immune to it that it no longer helped with the pain. I myself never really had any side-effects so-to-speak.
In answer to your question about depression being related to medication:
Q) Did your depression start BEFORE, or AFTER you were put on the medication? I only ask because I as well have severe chronic depression. It didn't matter whether or not I was on medication.