Question 1

guillain barre pain led to long term fentanyl.  after stopping cold turkey i became extremely, painfully hyper sensitive.  hands, face, feet. normal?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw : You have developed withdraw symptoms from Opioid, after using them for longterm our body gets dependent on them and screams and acts up if stops abruptly, you need to come off of it slowly and pain medicine doctor can help you with that. Good luck.

Question 2

can long term use of fentanyl patch lead to extreme hypersensitivity after stopping use?  three years of hypersensitive pain that is horrible.

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl patches: Long term use of any opioid causes dependence. The hypersensitivity you refer to is opioid induced hyperalgesia - this can be seen and is really dose and time dependent.

Question 3

what could cause severe, continuing hypersensitivity 3 years after stopping a 4 year course of fentanyl. onset was 30 days later.  suffered from gbs.

Accepted Answer

Central Pain: There have been similar questions in the very recent past-possibly yours. Your pain could be falling into what is termed a central pain syndrome. These problems are treated with different meds than the typical pain conditions. This condition can occur just about any time after a neurologic injury or disease.

Question 4

can opioid induced hyperalgesia persist for years after stopping opioid use?  gbs used  fentanyl for 4 years. stopped cold turkey. three years ago.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Hyperalgesia may exist because of the pain process but should not be due to narcotics that was stopped so long ago. This is usually seen in sympathetic mediated pain like complex regional pain syn (reflex sympathetic dystrophy)

Question 5

what would happen if i stopped taking fentanyl patch i have been taking it for 5 years 50mcg i take it for pain it makes me feel bad my doc says you take what i give you how can i stop and not die or feel like i am dieing please help thank you

Accepted Answer

If : If you want to stop this medication, you must wean off of it slowly under the watch of a doctor to avoid withdrawal symptoms.  If you are finding that the doctor you are currently seeing is unhelpful in this regard, then you might want to seek out a pain specialist.  A pain specialist usually has a background in anestheisa and special training to treat people with chronic pain.  Good luck!

Question 6

i've been on fentanyl patch 12.5 mcg for two weeks. i decided to stop it due to side effects. can i expect any withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics: The risk of significant withdrawal symptoms is low. Fentanyl is a potent narcotic and before stopping any medication it is important to discuss with the prescribing physician first. There may be an alternative pain medicine that can help you without the side effects.

Question 7

after years of smoking fentanyl i now snore while i'm awake even after i've been sober 3 months. any insite to why the day time snoring won't stop???

Accepted Answer

See Sleep Physician : You need a sleep study to see what's happening. Your doctor can recommend the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

how do fentanyl patches work?

Accepted Answer

Blocks pain : Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic. Fentanyl interacts predominately with the opioid mu-receptor. These mu-binding sites are distributed in the human brain, spinal cord, and other tissues.Fentanyl exerts its principal pharmacologic effects on the central nervous system. In addition to analgesia, causes alterations in mood, euphoria, dysphoria, and drowsiness.

Question 9

how safe are fentanyl patch  50 mcg?

Accepted Answer

Relatively safe: If the fentanyl patch was prescribed by your doctor he/she should have properly reviewed any contraindications.  Fentanyl is an opioid medication that can cause fatigue and respiratory depression if taken in too high of a dose.  50mcg is usually a safe dose but if combined with another opioid should be used with caution.

Question 10

how do i get fentanyl patches to stick?

Accepted Answer

Use a prep: Try getting a "prep kit" from the drug store that cleans the area and will also provide a sticky film on top of the skin.  If you can't find it perhaps the office that prescribed the patch can help you find it.

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Guillain barre pain led to long term fentanyl. after stopping cold turkey i became extremely, painfully hyper sensitive. hands, face, feet. normal?

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Can long term use of fentanyl patch lead to extreme hypersensitivity after stopping use? three years of hypersensitive pain that is horrible.

A member asked:

What could cause severe, continuing hypersensitivity 3 years after stopping a 4 year course of fentanyl. onset was 30 days later. suffered from gbs.

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Can opioid induced hyperalgesia persist for years after stopping opioid use? gbs used fentanyl for 4 years. stopped cold turkey. three years ago.

A member asked:

What would happen if i stopped taking fentanyl patch i have been taking it for 5 years 50mcg i take it for pain it makes me feel bad my doc says you take what i give you how can i stop and not die or feel like i am dieing please help thank you

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I've been on fentanyl patch 12.5 mcg for two weeks. i decided to stop it due to side effects. can i expect any withdrawal symptoms?

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After years of smoking fentanyl i now snore while i'm awake even after i've been sober 3 months. any insite to why the day time snoring won't stop???

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How do fentanyl patches work?

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How safe are fentanyl patch 50 mcg?

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How do i get fentanyl patches to stick?

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