Fentanyl patches dose 50 and 9 weeks pregnant

[40yroldmother]

Hello everyone,

I am asingle  mother of 3. (23, 18, and 16) I just found out today that I am 9 weeks pregnant and I have been on Fentanyl patches for 2 Yrs because of back injury and severe fibermyalgia. I take vicodin and percocet and dilaudid and I am so worried about my baby. Im not sure to get an abortion because of the medications because I can't stop usinf them. I am in severe pain everyday. I don't believe in aboptions and I really am scared. Any information will help. Thank you very mych. I am devastated. This was not a planned pregnancy.

Susan

[Tuckamore]

There are some opiates that can be safely taken while pregnant. A good PMP can advise you best. Sorry but there are no experts on this Forum. None of us are qualified to advise an expectant mother on which opiates can or can't be taken.  

It's important that you consult a Physician asap. What ever decision you make needs to be made very soon. I am so sorry that you are in this situation.

Best of  Luck to You,
~Tuck

[timber253]

I agree, you need to see your doctor a.s.a.p He or She will know the best thing to do for you and your baby. Not just that, but depending on what is wrong with your back, would that be bad for your health? I feel for you, because I too do not believe in abortion, Keep us all posted, and good luck and God bless you.

[ducky406]

Honestly I think you need to make an apt with your dr asap to talk about these things. Tell him/her your concerns- your age puts you at a risk factor, your pain (what's causing it?), the pain killers, etc. these are very important things to talk to a dr that knows you. Not knowing 100% about these pills, all I can say is there is a chance your baby will be born addicted to your pain killers and could be born very early. So the sooner you get on this the better. I also recommend stating out right to the dr your feelings on abortion.