Taking Fentanyl And Still In Pain

Hi I'm on Fentanyl Transdermal System 100mcg every 72 HR. for chronic back and I take Hydrocod 10/325. I have a T12 fracture Osteoporosis(bad) and severe after affect of shingles. My Dr said I should have no pain but I do, it feels like I'm not taking anything for this pain! Does anyone have any Ideas whats going on here. HELP it's been a year but only on Fentanyl 6 months. Thanks

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Oh, I've been to those types of doctors before and I am very sorry to hear what you are going through.

The simple fact of the matter is that no matter how strong a medication is, they just don't all work for everyone. It would be wonderful if they did, but they don't.

Unfortunately, with all the medication abuse that goes on, some doctors are very reluctant to believe a patient in regards to their pain levels, they are severely afraid that you are just trying to get more drugs out of them.

The only thing I can suggest for you is the possibility of seeing a different doctor, if this one isn't listening to you.

Yes, Fentanyl, the generic for Duragesic is over 80times stronger than Morphine, but just like any other medication, it is not going to work for everyone to alleviate their pain.

The same goes with anything from antibiotics to OTC headache remedies. Tylenol works great for my dad, but only Advil will touch my headaches, it just depends on your body chemistry.

Some common side effects of Fentanyl may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and somnolence.

You can read more about it here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Fentanyl/­

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Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone is a generic for Lortab or Vicodin, this is also a narcotic pain reliever.

Common side effects for it may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

More information here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Acetaminophen+%2B+Hydrocodone/­

Were there any other questions I could help you with?

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Verwon thank you for the information besides the Fentanyl 100mcg 2 weeks ago week I had my first Epidural Steroil Injection of 2- I have the next one the 27th I feel worse from the first shot is it the combo that works? and if they don't work WHAT is next? I just quit working as the first of the month,With the Fentanyl NOT working do you know of another Presc. I could ask for? the Dr.gave me Hydrocod `0/325 and I have Gabapentin 600mg but they don't work for my pain as of now I spend 20 HRs in bed on my back. I don't care if they are adductive look where I am now any Ideas on a nother med. I can ask for I think my Dr. is getting a cut on these Opites LOL thanks

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I am on the fen patch and hydro's for M.S. and lower back pain from car wreck, They will not help with shingles pain as I found out in Febr. My pain doc had to put me on methadone for 3 months to take care of the shingle pain, ask your doc. to keep trying until you hit one that works.
Good luck,

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I am also taking 100mcg every 72 hours plus norco 10/375. I do know how you feel, it's been about 6 months and sometimes I feel as if I've taken nothing. Most of the time it's indicitive of a flare as I have lupus. Steroids as much as they suck are very helpful and if I still can't get it under control I go to the ER for pain managment. I hope that offers a little help.

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