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Non opioid alternatives for chronic peripheral neuropathy.
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 15, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
@twobrooklyn
I was on the fentanyl patch primarily for shoulder and other pain but it helped substantially with my Neuropathy. I also took Percocet for breakthrough pain. I came off fentanyl with no problems and rarely take Percocet. I believe it was because I came off so slowly, perhaps more slowly than necessary and more slowly than my doctor had planned.
I agree with what @johnbishop said about narcotics,
“However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain."
Just stay the course the doctor orders.
Take care,
Jake
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I used Lyrica for my neuropathy for years. But, the general practitioner who prescribed it to me moved to another part of the state. So, this last time I got a prescription for it, I got the prescription from an LPN. She really didn't want to give me the prescription, but my brother-in-law assured her that I wouldn't abuse it. This was over a month ago and I've used all of what I received. Now that I have used all of what I received, I'm still in pain and can't get any more. So, either I suffer through the pain or I try to get the HFX device put in, unless anyone has any suggestions.