bandor

had bad back pain, same old drill prescribed pain pills, went to pain management doctor was diagnosed with l5 s4 disc grade 4 shred going into spine. Ok, so now i get the pills regularly, dose goes up, i abuse them then switch to patch, this seems to work and have been on 125 mg fentanyl patch for several years without too many issues. I was a wreck last month and went to doc for valium. took thme for tHree weeks, got off them, been over two weeks now but still a wreck. My patches dont seem to be working well. Starting to believe back pain is all in my head and need to stop this train all tOgether. Will start with docs advice and try dropping the 25 mg patch for starters, but looking for answers and any help. I'm a fool to think this has made my life better. can you go cold turkey on 125mg?

ben8rzseke

Probably better to stick with the docs advice and wean down gradually.

Mark75

Stay close to your doc.

bandor

thanks to all for quick reponses and advice, I feel like such a wreck today and such a fool. just bad bad bad. but thank you poor me signinG off. god my wife i s so strong and so good to me, thank the stars for her. I did quit smking 8 months ago, I can do this.

Dee74

Welcome bandor - I'm with the others - go with your Dr...
If you still have doubts - get a second opinion

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bandor

will stick to docs advice only thanks to all, it wont be easy but has to happen, need my life back.

bandor

detox started at 3:40 pm sunday wish me luck, dropping off the 25mg patch as per doctors suggestion. let the hell begin and mabey someday end.

iliveforyou

I agree, good idea following your dr's advice. I can however share my personal experience with Fentanyl. I'm a chronic pain patient and I'm an addict. I went c/t from 100mcg. It's hell on Earth, worst w/d's I've ever been thru and I've abused opiates for 10 years. Good luck! And welcome!

-Jess