where to post & patch question

[cancermama]

I am new to this type of web site so please forgive me if I am doing this incorrectly. I am a cancer patient and am prescribed pain medication due to the cancer as well as other physical issues. I have recently had the patch added. Unfortunately, I have to work within the insurance companies walls (metaphor) so I was unable to fill my regular medication until a few days from now. My pain does not adhere to the insurance company’s rules... ie walls... so I could only get the scrip for the patch filled. It a low dose, 25 mg. I learned that chewing one can release the medication faster vs. the 24 hr absorption period. Here is my question... finally... how long should one chew on the patch? I do not have the luxury of being wasteful. Also, where would I post about my feeling on how pain medication has been veomized by the media and Dr.s and corporations making billions on recovery centers. One of my greatest fears with my cancer is that I will e allowed to die in pain as it seems that society has become obsessed with only seeing the negative side of pain medication. For me and my children, it has meant having a functioning mom making pancakes, helping with homework or just laying in bed full of pain!Again if I have posted inncorectly please understand I did read through the rules and instructions and tried to make the best and appropriate placement.

 

[MartinFn]

Hello.I use the patches for 7-8 years.I don't think that chewing it would make it work(release the fent) faster.I know that some people use it sublingual,but it's not a good idea.Look,i know it's hard to say,but the best for you is to stick it(in a clean good area in your body,choose an area that the muscles will not move all the time).I'm telling you to use it the way it's prescribed,because of your tolerance.If you stick the patches for sometime and your tolerance increases and they don't work for you,THEN would be the time for using them sublingual(or chew them).I wish you the best,you're going through a situation that is so hard..Keep your power and yourself as better you can..My best wishes

MartinFn

 

[dg420]

welcome to BL

please use the search engine, this has been discussed at length.

basically, chewing will release the 3 day patch in 20-30 minutes.
if you aren't tolerant, this could KILL you!

please do more reading before proceeding!