Re: Dr R & R

From: Robin (rmasse2333@aol.com)
Thu Sep 21 08:10:23 2000


Toni, I am using the patch. It gives you 24 hour pain medication. It has been wonderful to have it. It will take a day or so to really build up in your system. I havent noticed any change in regards to bowel movements. I have been on the patch for 4-5 months. I still have alot of break through pain, so I also use Vicodin & Eqegisic. I didnt notice that it made me tired or any other reactions to it. You should at least try it. I always put it on my arms, that is the best place for me to have it. Best of luck Robin

At Thu, 21 Sep 2000, toni welsh wrote: >
>I have not had alot of time to be here, my sister just got out of the
>hospital, she has crohn's disease, like does my son, and she was in for
>pancreitis this time, she came home yesterday.
>
>I still am having alot of pain, and no bowel movements, and that is
>getting to me, the stabbing pain is back, and now the meds from pain
>clinic seem to not help as much. I saw her yesterday, and she
>prescribed the fentanyl patch, and for some reason I am afraid to try
>it, I have fears of having reactions to new drugs, and also dread any
>withdrawels from any of the drugs.
>
>I take trazadone, neurotin, and oxycontin, and she gave me the patch
>thinking it would help some with the constipation, since the medicine
>goes through the blood stream, and not through the bowels. Is there
>anyone ever been afraid to try new drugs, I was wondering if anyone has
>had relief from the patch.
>
>Thank you all, and I have been thinking of all of you!
>
>Love to all,
>Toni

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Robin

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