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Buprenorphine patches
Hi,
My GP has put me on Butrans patches for my pain, not sure they are really doing much except taking the top off (so to speak). I've gone through numerous different pain killers, but nothing has so far helped with the pains in my legs.
Anyone got any experience with this type of pain control?
My GP has put me on Butrans patches for my pain, not sure they are really doing much except taking the top off (so to speak). I've gone through numerous different pain killers, but nothing has so far helped with the pains in my legs.
Anyone got any experience with this type of pain control?
I understand how frustrated you are being in pain all the time. I'm on Fentanyl 50mcg patches they help but like you, when my leg pain begins it doesn't completely help and I have to take muscle relaxers and percocet to manage the pain. I began taking the new Fibromyalgia medicine Savella last night. I'm hoping that it will help. I'm terrified of all the side effects but I have to try it for the sake of the pain. I did try Cymbalta and Lyrica with nothing but problems-the side effects were just too severe to continue taking them. I wish you the best of luck with finding pain relief. God bless you...
Sheila
Sheila
I've had a cranial MRI which didn't show anything and I'm still awaiting LP results for the MS. I've been checked for most things, not Lyme, because it is not active in this part of the UK (it's only in southern counties, not this far north).
Just got to keep slogging on I suppose...
Just got to keep slogging on I suppose...
Sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I've found that the Tramadol only dulls the pain; not make it subside. Outside of opiates (which are highly addictive) i'm not sure there is anything that will make it cease.
Has the doc. done an MRI for you to rule out MS? Also, getting a Lyme test is a good idea. There are different methods used to treat either of these, should it be your dx. If all testing turns out well, then they will probably dx you with FMS.
In our Health Pages (under Newly Diagnosed) we have listed some of the illnesses which mimic FMS/CFS. These are things that should be ruled out as causing the symptoms one may experience...or other possibilities.
I hope that you can get more information and a dx soon. It does make a difference when one knows what they are up against and can work towards finding a treatment plan.
Take care and keep in touch.
Has the doc. done an MRI for you to rule out MS? Also, getting a Lyme test is a good idea. There are different methods used to treat either of these, should it be your dx. If all testing turns out well, then they will probably dx you with FMS.
In our Health Pages (under Newly Diagnosed) we have listed some of the illnesses which mimic FMS/CFS. These are things that should be ruled out as causing the symptoms one may experience...or other possibilities.
I hope that you can get more information and a dx soon. It does make a difference when one knows what they are up against and can work towards finding a treatment plan.
Take care and keep in touch.
No dx as yet, docs think it could be MS, Fibro or CFS. Leg pain has been pretty constant for months, hurts no matter what I do and the usual things (hot bath, massage, rest) don't help. Not even Tramadol makes a difference.
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