ive been on 100 mg patch for 15 years for neck and nerv damage. i was getting cervical epidurals every 6 weeks for 15 yrs. untill my doc died and now i cant find someone to do the epidurals in my neck because it is so dangerous. my family doc lost his licenice to give narcotics and now i have one month befor im out of meds i also take 100 oxycodean perks; for break through pain every 25 days so i have to ween off those too . i have been told you can have a heart attack and seisures if quit cold turkey . i cant stand the restless leg syndrome and arms do the same what will help . thanks angie
Fentanyl - how to ween off fentenal patch in one month?
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- 4 Jan 2012 by angie1270
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Anonymous
4 Jan 2012
welome to the family, your at the rite place. most times if a dr dies or retires, his/her workload will go to another dr. find out which dr and make an appt for meet and greet. from there after this new dr reviews you chart, you shouldnt have any problem at all. hope this helped
Anonymous
4 Jan 2012
You need to find a Pain Management doc as soon as possibel to help you out. If you are happy with the results the pain meds give you that is probably your only option. You can Goggle Pain Management Doctors, & I believe you can find one closet to your area. Explain that you need to see one immediately & the circumstances. If you want off the pain meds, you still need to see a doctor to help you. Please take this advice...
angie1270
4 Jan 2012
thank you mary I have been looking for a pain clinic that will do my epidurals but here in canada they dont prescribe meds, they do everything but meds. it was a nurolligist sorry terriable speller lol that put me on the patch . and the patch is the only thing that ever helped me along with epidurals and breakthrough meds perks. the waiting list is 8 months for a doc. and im so scared of having a heart attack or seisures not to mention the awful pain returning and on top of that going through withdrawl and the restless leg and arm syndrom . i feel compleatly hopless not a walkin clinic will help or even emergency wont help unless you have a heart attack and then it is only while you are in hospital other then that they just dont care , we are treated like drug addicts. thanks for the advice i will google pain management doctors and see what i find
Anonymous
4 Jan 2012
Angie, I am going to ask a friend here that lives near you to try to help. Now she is trying to get off narcotics, but is a well of info . Lets hope she picks up the questions & gives you a hollar. I will PQ her now... Mary
DzooBaby
4 Jan 2012
The only way to really ween from the patch is to try leaving it on for longer intervals. If you change every two days leave it on for three for a week them four etc until you can leave ti off. It is going to be rough so I would keep searching for a Dr if I were you. I know things are different in Canada than the States. Is there any possibilty you could get treatment in the States for those 8 months until you can get a new Dr? People here think they want government Healthcare but they think it will be the same care they get now just with the govt paying for it which is so far from the truth!! They just have no idea! Anyway, google the Thomas recipe to help with some of the withdrawal symptoms. You sound like you are really stuck between a rock and a hard place! Usually withdrawal from opioids doesnt cause heart attack or seizures-at least not what you are on but you are going to feel very ill. You can expect nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, aches, yawning, sweating etc.
angie1270
4 Jan 2012
thank you , i will look up the thomas recipe ,ive never heard of it .
lady from T.O.
4 Jan 2012
Hi!
I live in Toronto. That means I might be able to help you.
Have you heard of CAMH? That is the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and it is in downtown Toronto.
I think that is a great place for you to start, if you want to get on Suboxone, or just to get some advice.
I am going to 'friend' you and then we can talk privately.
stay in touch
Anonymous
4 Jan 2012
Thanks friend! Mary
angie1270
4 Jan 2012
thank you i will check it out
never heard or it ...
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thank you leanne, but there is no replacement doctor and the waiting list here in ontairo canada is 8 months so now you can see why i am so concerned..
i see that you got a response from a women in toranto canada who will be able to stear you in the rite direction. the family here at dc, once again pulled together