Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms (Page 48)

I'm trying to wean myself off the Fentanyl patch. I went from 75 micro-gms to 50 now I'm on 25. Having a problem and not sure it is related to the decrease in the med. It's been 20 days on the 25 micro-gm and I'm going crazy. I need to keep rocking, moving in any way b/c my body is very restless. Is this a symptom of withdrawal and what do I do? I cannot take it any more.

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Three posts they stopped. I was trying to send my email.

Lets try this

I will put in all letters. Where the AT sign goes I will put a Capitol x.
xxxxx@xxx {edited for privacy}

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That was my email. Put your name here in subject.

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i broke down tonight and put my last patch on early. It was due to go on at 10am i put it on at 1am. i couldn't stand it any longer. My leg hurt so bad that i couldn't sit still, it was jut like before the patches. Not sure what i'm gonna do when this one runs out. Guess i'll be calling my doc or going to the ER. This is absolutely rediculous. I was trying to be understanding of my doc situation, but I'm getting less and less understanding. This is just crazy.

Hope everyone else is doing ok.

Hugs,
'chelle

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Hey all, Angel, my post get blocked at times also, but they always post them after a couple of days. The daughter that loves my spaghette, along with everyone else, is 41. But she works 12 hour shifts on third at the hospital and helps me with a lot of things with my doctor, she knows them from the hospital.I cooked a 3 gallon pot of sauce and it was gone by 10pm last night. I was hoping for left overs for today...but I did buy enough stuff to make a chef salad so that is what we are having tonight. Then I am going to bake sweet and sour melt in your mouth pork chops with pineapple rings the next night....they love my cooking...I have seceret things that I don't let them know what I put in to make everything taste out of this world. I'm craving salmon so I am fixen to head to the store as soon as the rain slows down. Now, about the blood thinners, I take a very large asprin every day for my heart and I still don't understand him taking me off of the cumindin. I'm baffled and really think I need a 2nd opinion. Shannon, baby girl, if you can take the patches, by all means use them if it helps you. I just can't take the chance of using them and then getting cut off like I did last year by the same doc that I'm fixen to go see. Just because I had to have my port removed (because of a bacteria infection for two months that caused me to nearly die twice before they figured out what was wrong with me, losing 78lbs in those 2 months, and 6 stays in the hospital,some a few days to some a week or so, and being accused of being out of my meds that I had to throw in their face to show them) he could not give me the shots in my back so he cut me off of my meds. All of them at the same time. And I can't take the cance of going through the withdrawals again. That, along with the pain, was hell in itself. So I can't wear the patch as much as it did help. when I was going through the bacteria infection, I would run 104.9 temp and it would cause all of the med in the patch to acctivate at once and it's a wonder I lived through that. Well, it quit raining so I'm going to run to the store.See everyone later and hope everyone is doing better today. I know everyone hates the ole saying "one day at a time, but to me it one minute at a time" Stay strong and do what you have to do, It's your body and you are the one that knows what you need to get things done. Hugs and kisses to all and I will continue to pray for all...

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I am on Fentynal as well, I would like to know how long you were on the patch before you started to wean yourself off.

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Lol I was soooo grumpy last night Her kid reminds me of mine. She's 22 now. Ok I'm gonna read more of the novel I'm surprised I didn't sleep with my rope again.

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Nanny I'm affraid of the doctor not refilling mine also. And Chelle I always have 3-6 days of hell prior to refills too. I think nanny is right about our body using more some days as I can feel mine not working. Eat a ton if brownies and sleep through the pain. If you eat enough it will work. But I'd rather have a huge plate of Spag or a vat of mashed potatoes :) omg so hungry. At least we can eat whatever we want now. Lol ooh a apple fritter sounds yummy. I'm going to get one now.
Angle, it will be a challenge to figure out that address I can't believe your number got through. I've saved it with the email and ready for my daily puzzle. Where did all the men go lol did someone mention Aunt Flo and freaked them all out? COME back!!! We'll be good.

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LOLOLOLILOLOL
I guessed that they had a flag which pulled certain things. And the at sign was one of them.

To the person who asked how long we have all been on Fentanyl patches. Reverse the search order at the start of the blog and read the whole thing.
IT WILL DO YOU GOOD AND ANSWER MANY QUESTIONS.

Then come back and join us again with your story. You see we all have been talking forever, or it seems like.

Right, girls? And men?

Did you read all my past postings? Chelle about aspirin. Shannon, I am about ready to come out to that beach house. What rot are you feeding yourself? Why can't your 22 yr old help you or call?

I have brain fog today. Did Lilred4 check in?
WEELER, k bob
Darn, I can't remember and am looking back to see.

I am just trying to be happy for a moment. Remember before pain etched these lines in our faces? We are just people too.
Am I talking goofy?
Well, you know how that is.

I don't know what I'd do without y'all.
Lots of Love,
Angel

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Thanks here I am checking in.. Laying down trying to not think of how much I hurt.. Was out shopping for a shower I have to go to so was on my feet for several hours.. Was going to bake but changed my mind. Maybe tomorrow.. The cold weather already is adding my my pain, arthritis also in my back. Last nite could not get to sleep for hours tossed and turned. More people getting sick from those cortisone shots for the back.. I am due for mine. Only three a year, I try and do only two since really do not get much relief anyway for it..
No one understands what a bad back is still you have it yourself, or chronic pain, plus all these drugs ,side effects do more damage,, my next place will have a hot tub ,hopefully .

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Going crazy-- I was on it for 9 years straight,,changing every other day.. Took self off it this past may by myself. I just decided I had enough medicine in my system.i did it slowly without going down the patches.. Just left them on longer, took me till middle of July to be off completely.. No bad side effects for me, maybe I was just lucky plus high tolerance to pain and drugs. Now trying to deal with nothing but Tylenol or a occasional percoset. Also trying to stop taking ambien as thy saying causes dementia long term. Great my mom has dementia and that's something I myself will not put my family thru.. It's not living just breathing..

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Angel, in bed at the moment, lucky my hubby is making chicken soup, he likes to cook and I am grateful , I use to love to do it all but with my pain its getting harder to sit long, stand long without it getting worse. Everyone should take a baby asprin daily if you can. I am allergic so once again I am screwed..I play on my iPad a few games as I can't sit long at my PC no matter how I try..I try to be positive and do what I can .. Each person body lets then know what they can handle.. I rather do things instead of feeling sorry for self does not help anyway so why bother..hope all of us trying to be stronger anyway we can..thanks for caring..

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I have been on the patch for just about 2 yrs now only 25 mg. I have lost my appetite and lost about 50lbs since being on it. I am tired of this weight lose and not being able to eat. I started weaning myself off yesterday, I actually cut about a 1/4 of the patch off and will continue to try and do it that way till its no longer there. I normally change every other day but I am going to push myself and change every 2 and keep pushing it longer and longer till there is no more patch left. I am hoping this works cause I am sick and tired of what this drug has done to myself and my family.

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Lilred4,
My Dad had a bad back and it runs on his side. You know I just had my total right hip replaced due to arthritis. Just ate the head bone clear away.

Spinal doctor will not show me my back X-rays. He says what I don't know won't hurt me. This Fibromyalgia is another story. They say you are activated after a serious viral infection. That's exactly what happened.

I went from a VP position with a 6 figure income to a Fetal position and 5 low figures from SS Disability which I am grateful for.

I have become a better person, that is for sure. I live slower and love more. I found my Higher Power. I am grateful for every good moment. I have learned how to survive through agony and I am stronger for it. What more is there to fear?

Each of us has our time here.
Just be as happy and content with today as you can.

Hugs,

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Do not think you should cut the patch just wear it longer than every other.. That's what I did and it took me the two months to be off with no real side effects..I know what you mean about not being able to eat.. Never felt hungry .. I still do not eat much because when in pain who wants to stuff your face..

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Going Crazy,
NEVER CUT THE PATCH!!
It releases the drug erratically and you can overdose!!

STOP NOW!!
Here is what you do.
1) take impermeable tape and place it over 1/4 of the glue side of the patch. ( this is the side facing your skin).
2) wearing it like this will not allow the drug under the tape to cross the barrier into your body.
3) after 2 weeks have the tape cover 1/2 of the patch.
4) wear it like that for 2 weeks.
5) then cover 3/4 for 2 weeks.
6) then try it off.

Are you on any other drugs that might be causing this weight loss? How thin are you? Why should it be affecting your family?

Hope that helps.

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Li, that us how I did it too. But a couple months later I reinjured myself somehow and the steroid injections made me even worse I have fluid in my brain now too. Waiting to Exhale.. I just wish it didn't hurt.

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What are they doing for the water on your brain? I know all of us are hurting or we would not be talking on here in this forum. Lol it's the club of people in pain,, could you imagine we ever met we would each know exactly how eachother are feeling. I was a physical education teacher, but only subbed as I had children 4 of them back to back and thought in my situation I wanted stay home and raise as my hubby working around the clock.. When I thought they were grown, I would go back to it full time as I love all sports. I guess "he" above had other plans for me.. No longer can work in my field and can't sit or stand in any one spot to long.. To make matters worse, I asked about disability and was told I am short quarter,, so I can't get it.. I am dealing with a mom with dementia so really have no time to fight the system.. Lucky I am still married or who knows what will happen to me

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Just checking in, I'm still here girls, just been kinda busy which is a good thing it distracts me from my pain. Hang in there everyone, some of your stories make me laugh. Later

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Short a quarter? What does that mean? I get a very small amt as I too was a stay at home soccer and basketball mom. I waited on tables so most of my income was not noted. Thank God for the income from 6-7 years of catering or I wouldn't get anything. That field is what really was my demise though. It's like running a Marathon while carrying boulders all day. It was a long slow process so no injury date no $$. Hard to find a job that can be done lying on ones back. Oh wait, I just thought of one lol I think the uc student behind me does pretty well From what I can hear anyways. We share a Bdrm wall I want to find out what that job fetches. Can't be chump change as our UC is 25k a year min and our rent is $1250. I couldn't do it. I feel crappy enough about myself as is and I can't afford the therapy after each "session"? I think it's funny though. I can hear the guys talking to her like they think they are soooo cool. I just crank up Barry White or put a pillow over my head most nights. But some are like hearing a comedy show. How I broke into song about this is beyond me.

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Weeler, that last post was for your pure enjoyment. We can all hang out eat brownies after Nanny makes us Spag and garlic bread and listen to my hot neighbors clients talk about what a great date he is. Ya, they take her out first sometimes too Lol she's doing better than I. I only get hit on or asked out by drug addicts so they can get into my PURSE. :( eventhough my jeans really are worth something to write home about.

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