Finally admitted I needed off durgestic patches

bubbles44tn · 07-15-2008, 03:12 PM

I am new to this site. I finally admitted to my husband that I had to get off the durgestic 75 every 2 days. He said he knew I had a problem and was glad I came to him. I know it is not going to be easy, I have been on this for 2 years for bulding discs, I have other issues but I know I have a big tiger to fight. I know things are a little tough right now, and hopefully next month when I reduce to 50 that it is not too bad. The dr talked like it would be easy but in the same breath said I might need them. I was told they would do an MRI again on my whole back and check out the arthritus if things got too tough. I know I am a weak person, actually not really strong at all or I would not be here. I am really scared about the whole thing. I have been reading alot of people's discussions and this seems like a great place to talk.

emsmom · 07-15-2008, 04:36 PM

Hello bubbles,

Welcome to the board

I just wanted to say - I was on the duragesic 50 patch and found it pretty easy to taper cause there's a 12mcg available now. Its only been out about a year or so.

Ask your doctor to look into it. You can go from 75 - 63, then from 63-50 and so on...

Its worth looking into. The withdrawals won't be nearly as bad if you can get the 12mcg.

Good luck!

emsmom

countrywife · 07-16-2008, 12:28 PM

Hi and welcome. I'm new here as well and I wanted to chime in and wish you well. Why do you think you need to come off of the patches? Are you abusing them or are you taking them as prescribed? It sounds as if you have alot of pain issues going on and you need pain relief. It also sounds like you have a great husband and I'm glad you are working with your doctor. Please do this the right way and stay under your doctor's care. I'm an addict and I could never follow a written prescription I will abuse it every time. Being in pain is so so hard to deal with and even more so for people like me that have addiction issues. My pain levels are terrible but I can't take medication as prescribed so I have to find a different way. But anyway I wish you well and I hope things are easy for you. Go slow and listen to your doctor. Let me know how you are doing. I'll be thinking of you.

bubbles44tn · 07-17-2008, 09:30 AM

I want to thank you for your support, I guess yes I would abuse about 2 or 3 and follow the directions the rest of the way. My husband does not understand alot of the pain I am in, his answer is always that he hurts too and he does not run to the doctor. I am a secretary and there are days that typing just kills me, let alone getting up and getting ready for work. The doctor wants me to do low exercise everyday, some days it is so hard to move, I make myself first of all because I need to and my husband would fuss if I did not. I feel like he started out being so kind and understanding and now he has turned away. I have not said anything to him, I am soft and I know I will cry. Please keep me in your prayers, I know that God can help me get through everything. Thanks again for talking with me.

bubbles44tn · 07-17-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by emsmom

Hello bubbles,

Welcome to the board

I just wanted to say - I was on the duragesic 50 patch and found it pretty easy to taper cause there's a 12mcg available now. Its only been out about a year or so.

Ask your doctor to look into it. You can go from 75 - 63, then from 63-50 and so on...

Its worth looking into. The withdrawals won't be nearly as bad if you can get the 12mcg.

Good luck!

emsmom

Thank you emsmom!! I am going to take this information with me on my next visit to the dr. I know I have a bid road ahead, and I can do this and when I am finished they are going to do a full MRI on my back and see what we can do. I also deal with issues at home and sometimes it makes everything cave in. The worst was when I had to get rid of my dog Carson, he was my best friend that was in May. Sorry it still brings tears to my eyes. One day my husband will understand what showing someone you love them really means. It is 20 yrs marriage now and I keep hoping. I am sure this affects me too, one day I will be strong for me. Sorry for crying on your shoulder, I have harder things to deal with now. Thanks again for words and advise.