I was trying to work out how different I feel on medication to how I was before I started any. I had been on so many different medications that did nothing but give me side effects before I was put on the Fentanyl that helps the pain a bit with the least side effects so … Read more
The day after I have a Fentanyl patch dose increase from the doctor I feel utterly dreadful.Hot, dizzy, nauseous, headache and tired. I always vomit too.Got out of bed, had a shower, came downstairs and now want to go back to bed. I will be sick shortly even though I took an anti-nausea tablet as … Read more
Had my fortnightly telephone appointment with the doctor. He was in such a rush on the phone.He wanted to increase my Fentanyl patches so now I am on 75mcg but I said if I want to go down can I without side effects and he said yes but who knows as I know how your … Read more
The day after I increase the dose of my Fentanyl patches, I am always sick. I feel terrible and out of it then throw up, even after taking anti-nausea medicine – I just puke those up. You would think if I feel like this then the pain would get better too, but nope. Fingers crossed … Read more
I saw my doctor again today as I do every two weeks, and again Fentanyl dose increase to double what I am currently on. So now on 50mcg Fentanyl (Matrifen) patches, and the codeine that does nothing as needed for “breakthrough pain”, although breakthrough pain is constant really as the patches only do a very, … Read more
Another horrible day filled with so much pain. From the moment I open my eyes on a morning, it is nothing but severe pain. I can’t even sit in a chair with no pain, I can’t even get comfy and sit for long at all. The only place comfortable is bed. I dread each day … Read more