Pain
"I have been having back pain since 1998, when I had my first spinal fusion. My back is now a solid unit from L3 south.  I am going to see my spine surgeon to see about fixing the latest pain problems. I change my patch every 48 hours. I used the Watson patches for several years.  They were effective, except for the falling off mentioned by others.  Paper tape solves that issue.  My latest experience is with Nylan. These have been wonderful; they actually stay on my skin and the amount of fentanyl is much more consistent.  My new ones are from Mallinckrodt/Covidien. We will see how they work. Before I was put on patches, I went through all the usual meds. They would help, but not keep the pain under control. Patches are the way to go."