Off The Drug

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I was on 75 for over 9 years with still getting pain even with changing patch everyother day yeah know it's a three day patch. May of this year started with acupuncture dr three times a week. Started weaning self off the drug by delaying the changing of the patch. It is now August and happy to say since middle of July done with fentanyl. Yes still have pain but trying to just take two Tylenol or a percoset one if really can't stand it, I change positions more when sitting, walk as much as possible

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Sounds like you're doing everything right! :-)

In many cases, people that suffer from chronic pain get very sedentary, not realizing that it actually makes their pain much worse, because joints stiffen and unused muscles begin to atrophy. Getting more exercise can greatly improve pain, though many people fail to realize that.

Another thing you should do is get up and walk around every so often, when sitting, to better promote blood flow and prevent clots.


Do you feel that the acupuncture has helped you? I'm curious, because there have been several other people asking about it.

Learn more acupuncture details here.

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I definately feel it has helped me. I also had pain running down my right outter leg to my knee. Since seeing the acupuncture dr the pain is almost at a pain level of 2 on most days. I do not sit long as it bothers my back more. I do walking gardening and everything not suppose to do. I will always have pain but I am not letting it control my life.Dampness, cold weather bothers me more. I need a pool and warm weather so evidently will get of NY . Probably head out west somewhere. Just know we have terrific hospitals and the best doctors so I have to be careful where I go. Not taking any more meds other than Tylenol cause I am allergic to asprin and anti inflamatory. Will continue with the acupuncture as long as I feel it's helping which it is.. This dr is a regular Md. Speciality is acupuncture

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