beeniebobs

I'm a chronic pain patient with multiple conditions at chronic levels. I have been on the fentanyl patches since 2014. Is there a chance of my medication being difficult to obtain and if so what can I do and what medication could I take to combat a fentanyl withdrawal? I did attempt to stop taking fentanyl at one point and withdrawal was horrendous and the only support I got from gp was to keep using the patch.

Thankyou for your response to my question. Although disheartening to hear it I fully understand what you are saying. My OT from pain management did actually ask about advice in this matter as I seem to be getting no joy from other members involved in my care (they basically refuse to take me off it) and was basically told because I'm not a "street drug addict " they wouldn't engage with me or offer any advice on how to safely withdraw from fentanyl . Again I appreciate you taking the time to respond. You have actually given me more information on this matter then anyone else in the past 5 years. Thankyou.