If, big IF, I decide to go on a time release/long acting med, where should I start, what should I try, what dose?
At my first pain clinic appt last month, the dr brought up some to choose from, but we decided to try Lortab 7.5 til my next appt April 20 and see what happens, if this flare continues...and it has, and if history repeats itself, this flare could be 5-6 months long. Anyway, the dr pretty much told me I could pick the med I want, after doing some research if I needed to.
So I'm asking those of you with experience, what med/dose is good to try first? I don't really want to do the Fentanyl patch...I've read the warnings about it and spend a lot of time swimming at the beach, and regardless what they say about it sticking, I've had experience with other patches, and improved or not, I've had problems with them sticking when I spend a lot of time in the waterr.
Any suggestions on where to start? I'm currently taking Lortab 7.5, it's working ok, but before the 8 hrs is up I'm hurting again. And I'm concerned about the amount of acetominophen I'm ingesting on a long term basis.
TIA for any suggestions!
At my first pain clinic appt last month, the dr brought up some to choose from, but we decided to try Lortab 7.5 til my next appt April 20 and see what happens, if this flare continues...and it has, and if history repeats itself, this flare could be 5-6 months long. Anyway, the dr pretty much told me I could pick the med I want, after doing some research if I needed to.
So I'm asking those of you with experience, what med/dose is good to try first? I don't really want to do the Fentanyl patch...I've read the warnings about it and spend a lot of time swimming at the beach, and regardless what they say about it sticking, I've had experience with other patches, and improved or not, I've had problems with them sticking when I spend a lot of time in the waterr.
Any suggestions on where to start? I'm currently taking Lortab 7.5, it's working ok, but before the 8 hrs is up I'm hurting again. And I'm concerned about the amount of acetominophen I'm ingesting on a long term basis.
TIA for any suggestions!
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