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Nasher447
Nasher447

I'm trying to get off fentanyl and find the withdrawal very hard the worst being the irattable and restlessness feeling like you can't put up any longer. I'm on the 100 patch strength. How have you coped with it and how long does it take to come off 

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  • susan56123
    susan56123 Nasher447

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    Been completely off fentynal now three weeks.  Feeling so blessed and finding new ways to cope with pain.  I was up to 125 mcg at one time.  I took  almost nine months to get off.  Only withdrawal was tiredness and some nervous rocking the last two days.  Thank you all for your support.  I two was one of the forty percent that metabolized the patch every 48 hours. You can do this just be patient with yourself.  Praying for you all.

     

    • Actiquser
      Actiquser susan56123

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      HI susan WELL DONE

      How did you come of fentanyl patch I need to know as thats my next plan? I am so exhausted. How long were you on it ? What symptoms did you get ? How did you get off it ?

      Who supported you? What do you do for pain now please?

  • susan56123
    susan56123 Nasher447

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    I used scotch tape and masked off a small portion of the patch every week.  It takes time and perseverance but I am free of fentynal after 8 to 9 months. I was on the patches 15 years.  I have been off three weeks now.  I went kayaking last week and swimming this weekend.  I have a life again.  I still have pain but doing physical therapy and using break thru medicines instead of doped on medicine and living on my couch.  I will pray for your success.  What type of pain are you fighting?

     

  • melissa7471
    melissa7471 Nasher447

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    Nasher -

    How is the detox going? I'm finally down to 50 as of today after being on 100 for 11 years. It's not easy - irritable, anxious, shivering under the covers all the time, stomach really messed up, can't eat. But, I can't wait til I'm no longer a prisoner of this drug!!!!!!! Hang in the and let me know how you're doing.

    Melissa

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