I, too have been able to find some major relief from pain with
Duragesic. I have had to advance to the 100 mcg patch, but it does allow me to function and remain somewhat active. I'm 51 years old and in 1998 I took a fall in the Smoky Mountains and broke my back. Duragesic really helps me. And for those not aware,
Fentanyl is not a new drug by any means and if you have had any form of surgery, you have probably been given Fentanyl. And now for my tip. I, too struggle with getting it to stick well. It will even raise up underneath the Bioclusive patch from Johnson and Johnson (which does not come off under any situation). I have found a method contrary to directions but it works for me. Before I apply the patch, I heat my arm up with a hair dryer. After I get the patch in place I then apply warm air from the hair dryer directly to the patch. It makes the patch much more pliable and seems to activate the adhesive better. I then spend a minute or two rubbing the patch flat and removing air bubbles. You can actually feel the softness in the patch and it even feels like it is on better. I know the application of heat is contrary to directions but I have not noticed any adverse affects in doing this.......other than my patch stays on much better.