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Percocet to Fentanyl Patch

I have been taking up to 12 percocets a day (sciatica) and now I've been given Fentanyl Patch (16.5 for a nominal in vivo delivery of 100 mcg/h fentanyl for 72hrs) and don't know what to expect, I'm alittle scared to put it on. Could someone tell me how they feel, I have 9yr old twins and don't want to be too zonked out. Thanks so much for any info, I'm so happy I found this site.
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I am now seeing a Doctor who is trying to control my pain until surgery can be done early next year when I will have Insurance.  So far, I've had two epidural steroid injections, and take Ibuprofen, Neurontin and Tramadol.  Up until recently I was taking hydrocodone makes me nauseous.  The only relief I had from pain until recently was during the night.  Now I wake up in pain.  The doctor has prescribed 12mcg Fentanyl which didn't help.  He just prescribed 25mcg and I'm staying hopeful.  I will see the doctor again in 1 1/2 weeks so if it needs to go up, he can do that.
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It was a chiropractor who messed me up, causing sciatica and an unstable spine.  I went to see him for lower back pain.  He took an x-ray and scared me half to death telling me about my sever arthritis.  Then he gave me the good news; he could keep me from having surgery.  I started seeing him in June, 2012.  By January 2013, I stopped seeing him because I was in such pain, I couldn't even drive anymore.  I finally had MRI in April, and learned I had spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis and severe herniated discs.  I now must have Surgery because he made my back unstable from the rough manipulations.   I would see a doctor first and get an MRI first if I were giving anyone any advice about chiropractors.  
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I know this is an old post but I feel the need to reply to the gentleman who posted just above me. Are you HIGH? Fentnyl is NOT a downgrade to Percocet, its a jump from one end of the scale to the other. I agree that for some people it is very effective, but to suggest that going to 100mcg patch from Percocet is a downgrade is just plain stupid and irresponsible.
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Percocet (oxycodone) to Fentanyl is a downgrade but may be a more effective way to treat pain.   The potential for abuse or dependence is greater with the Percocet.   The side effects mentioned are rare and fentanyl or Duragesic is a very effective way to treat Chronic pain,  especially in the elderly.
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Percocet (oxycodone) to Fentanyl is a downgrade but may be a more effective way to treat pain.   The potential for abuse or dependence is greater with the Percocet.   The side effects mentioned are rare and fentanyl or Duragesic is a very effective way to treat Chronic pain,  especially in the elderly.
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Just follow your doctors instructions. if there are any problems let the doctor know, etc., etc.....good luck.   P.S.- I think it's great that a doctor is at least taking you serious with regards your pain. That's half the battle sometimes. Take the naysayers witha "grain of salt", as well as the others!!!!
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