Pain patch

[anne46]

I have been on 25 fentyal patch for 3 weeks and waiting for surgery on my hip. I want to come off of it, I am new to this form so excuse my spelling etc. any one have any tips on healthy withdrawal?

[Colorless]

I was also placed on the Fentanyl patch prior to a total hip replacement.  I wouldn't think your detox should last too long because the dosage wasn't that high, and three weeks isn't that long.  However, if you were on hydrocodone before the patch for very long, it is possible the patch delayed your overall withdrawal symptoms til now.  The Thomas Recipe is readily available online, also keep very hydrated and get your heart rate up daily, even if you can only do arm aerobics, water aerobics, etc.   Much love and support

[marycarmel]

The Thomas recipe is supplements and some non-narcotic medications that help withdrawal symptoms.  You should be able to find it on here.  Maybe someone can post a link for it (I can't do that because my computer is not working properly.)

[anne46]

Thanks for your reply,I tore my hip labrum six months ago in yoga, I have seen 5 surgeons and ins. Would not pay. So sent me to pain mang. I was on vicoden untill I saw pain management doc. Then he gave me the patch and time released duldien. They all depressed me and could not go to the bathroom, lots of sweating. All I have read scared me so. Fri. After posting I took it off, so I have to say it is hard. Dr. From hospital called and they will scope my hip 29 November. Thank you for the support. All need all the help I can get. What is the Thomas receipe?

[marycarmel]

Some more information would definitely help.  Were you on anything before the patch?  If so, what and how much?  When is your back surgery and how will you manage the pain after that?

25 mcg isn't that high a dose and 3 weeks isn't all that long but Fentanyl can be really hard to come off and weaning off is best.  Are you talking to the prescribing doctor about coming off?  

Whether you wean off or CT, the Thomas recipe is very helpful.  With more information, you may get better responses.  I was on Fentanyl, among a lot of other things, and in hindsight, I should have tapered more slowly (but I was on 75 mcg for much longer.

[bama88]

Hi Anne. When I would detox I used the Thomas reciepe. But my best experience was doctor supervised. May I ask why you want off the patch. And what brought you to that decision. And tell us why your on it. And some background. It helps if we have more info to work with. Nice to meet you. Hugs~bama