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There are NSAID patches too (as well as gels).

I think it is good to know which patches can be cut and which ones cannot. For example, fentanyl patches should NOT be cut. Lidoderm (lidocaine patch which is a numbing agent) can be cut to fit the area.

Also, important to know that fentanyl patches are recommended to be changed every 72…[Read more]

Now if he/she will learn how to share w/Ms Kitty…………….just look at those TALL legs!!

Oh, I likey!!

Gigi,

I am so happy you wrote on the forum and shared snip-its of the struggles you are experiencing with your pain journey. There are others like you who will help both here and in the chat room. We meet every M, W, F from 11am-12noon ET. Please join us and we can share real-time—help answer any questions you may have AND listen to your…[Read more]

Looks cozy, BD. I love that Ms. Kitty is venturing out of the cabin too! Thanks for the share.

I would like them to know that when someone reports having pain, not to automatically jump to:

1. That person is drug seeking (when they are most likely relief seeking)
2. That opioids should be automatically prescribed (they may or may not be one of the treatment options to consider)

Most of all: Listen, listen, listen–clues on what might be…[Read more]

Please avoid using the term “narcotic” as that is a law enforcement term that includes both licit and illicit substances. Opioids, opiates or opioid pain relievers are the more appropriate medical terms. We, in the pain field, have been working for over 2 decades to correct this terminology. I know as a future pain educator, you want to get this…[Read more]

Megan,

You forgot to add a space for non-drug treatments, such as ice, heat, exercise, etc. Most of us, use meds along with other techniques.

What is your doctor’s reason? Is there concern about the acetaminophen exposure or the hydrocodone? Last summer 2014, combination hydrocodone + acetaminophen was up-scheduled by the DEA to class 2 (from class 3) which means it can no longer be refilled or called in to the pharmacy as was done before; it has to follow the same rules as the other…[Read more]

Oye matey……….great to hear you are still afloat. So very, very excited 4U!!

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