Chronic Pain
"I&#039;m a 37 year old male 6&#039;8&quot; about 250 lbs, I worked in corrections for about 12 years. I&#039;ve had 3 back surgeries in 18 months and have been on Lortabs, Percocet to Roxycodone and it helped to some extent. I now have to have another surgery for 9 ruptured discs along with epidural fibrosis and granulation of the S-1 nerve root. My family doctor recently put me on the Fentanyl 50 patch and it&#039;s the best thing I have ever had. I can actually walk and sleep. I used to spend up to 70% of my day in bed due to the pain, now I can function to somewhat of my old self. Nothing will completely take away the pain, but man, these patches are awesome! No need for pills anymore. Don&#039;t let the fear of becoming addicted to these keep you from enjoying life."