~ What are the brand, type, dosage?

~ Do you get them from a pain management specialist? Or a general physician? Or a rheumy?

~ Are they expensive?

We recently got a sample in the mail for a patch called: WHITEE Patch for joint and back pain. It states that it's an advanced herbal technology targeting the root causes of pain.

Now I'm curious about these patches. So whatever you can tell me about them- I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Amy

I know I've mentioned a fentantyl durigesic patch. It's a narcotic that usually a pain specialist prescribes, maybe even a rhuemy. I've found it works very well for the overall body aches ver well!! It comes in different strentghs which you'd have to work out with your doc.

I've never heard of what you've got thru the mail. Did you try it? Frankly, I don't think it's gonna work, but I'm just speaking from many herbal stuff I've tried, but for you...well, you never know, right?

Take care,

Spruce

That is just my 2 cents worth on the Fentanyl Patches....sorry

Craig

To me it appears to be like one of those patches that you can by in the over-the-counter area. You know, like a .... uhm..... oh my! The fibrofog is bad! Uhm... well, like one of those heat like patches. You probably know what I'm talking about. The ones you can use on your shoulder, back, neck, etc. Sorry, I can't think to spit out what I'm talking about.

Thanks for letting me know about your patch. It's one you wear for like a month or so, right? And are they expensive? I'm guessing insurance probably covers it, just like a regular med...?

Amy

You change the patch (every doc will tell you what you should do) but about 48hrs to 72 hrs. It is expensive and I think most insurances sould cover it.

You have to remember, that it is addictive as far as if you were to just take youself off of it. If you've been on it for awhile and want to get off they wean you off. I've done it twice and had no problems, just all the body pain comes back. I usually have something for break through pain, for me darvocetts usually.

Some people have had bad expereinces, for me, it was the greatest thing since white bread. I mean I didn't feel high, just less pain and it was wonderful after suffering so long!

It could be something to talk to your doc about!

Spruce

The pain mgmt doctor prescribed me those Lidoderm Patches, they have lidocaine in them. They don't help me, but if my skin is itching firey hot, I'll put one on.

The Fentynal patch I heard works pretty good for many people, you change it every 72 hours I think. I tried the lowest dosage & couldn't handle it, I was sick as a dog for three days. I took it off after 22 hrs.

maybe your doctor can try you on the Lidoderm patch & see if it helps.

Summer

Summer

teri

I agree that although you have a addiction problem doesn't mean that you can live with chronic pain. Some choose not to, but if you work with your doctor and really be strong within yourself and determined and open to those who understand these things, you'll be ok!!

Spruce