Re: Duragesic Patches Don't Stick
- From: "Tia" <Tia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:01:00 -0600
Thank you Sue. I hope so too. "self expression" is a term I would not
choose :)
T/C
T~
"OneTiredGrandma" <OneTiredGrandma@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> Tia,
>
> There is alot of "self expression" going on right now, but support
> posts are still answered by those who take the need for support
> seriously. I'm sorry you came in as a first poster and found the group
> in this condition. :(
>
> I hope you consider sticking around and getting to know some of the
> posters, as there are some very supportive and compassionate people
> here. Just like in any large family, there are fights that take place.
> The pain family seems to run the same way. :)
>
> Sue
>
>
>
> Tia wrote:
>> "L A" <L_A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:QdydnTACHebanRjenZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >
>> > "Tia" <Tia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> > news:11o9v92s8vnaebe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >>
>> >> "L A" <L_A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:DuCdnSeK3r6WZhnenZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >>>
>> >>> "Tia" <Tia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >>> news:11o9u6ia6mm143f@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >>>> Does anyone have this problem? If you do, how do you keep them on?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> T~
>> >>>
>> >>> Hi Tia,
>> >>> Check out the post I put up yesterday, (Duragesic patch users having
>> >>> problems with adhesion)
>> >>> it's about 10 posts above yours.
>> >>> L A
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Don't think I am mean but in all honesty as I read some of the posts
>> >> in
>> >> here for my first trip here I had to delete all of them and start
>> >> fresh.
>> >> I think your got lost in that unfortunately. Would you mind reposting
>> >> it
>> >> to me? Thank you in advance.
>> >>
>> >> T~
>> >
>> >
>> > I have to say, I wouldn't blame you for deleting a lot of the posts
>> > that
>> > go on here, try to wade through the war to find the good stuff!
>> > There are a lot of caring people here, with a lot of good advice, if
>> > you
>> > can find it between all the junk...
>> > Here is a repost for you.
>> > L A
>> >
>> > Greetings to All,
>> > If any of you are having trouble with the Duragesic patch falling off,
>> > or
>> > having trouble with adhesion at all, Janssen will provide
>> > you with free "Bioclusive" transparent dressings. Just call the number
>> > on
>> > the box label, and ask about the "Bioclusive dressing program".
>> > They will ask for the lot numbers from your box, and put you on the
>> > plan.
>> > They will quiz you to make sure that you are applying the patch
>> > correctly.
>> > In the past, I have been using "Tegaderm" dressings, but they are hard
>> > to
>> > find, and my local pharmacy wanted $65 for a box of 50!
>> > The patches seem to stick well this time of year, but I have found them
>> > very
>> > difficult to keep on in the summer, especially if you tend to sweat a
>> > lot.
>> > And forget about going swimming, or a sauna, they will fall off for
>> > sure.
>> > I
>> > don't think it is advisable to go in a sauna anyway while using the
>> > patch,
>> > the heat increases the absorption rate, and if your not careful, it
>> > could
>> > cause an overdose, or cause your breathing rate to decrease to a
>> > dangerous
>> > level. The same goes for sunbathing, users should be very aware of how
>> > heat
>> > affects how much of the medicine your getting.
>> > I called Janssen about a week ago, and today Fedex arrived with two
>> > boxes
>> > of
>> > 50 dressings, wow that saves me a lot. When you are getting low, just
>> > call
>> > the 800 number they will give you, and they will send out more, free of
>> > charge.
>> > I hope this might help anyone who is having trouble with their patches.
>> > Of
>> > course Janseen says if they fall off, simply put on another one, but
>> > that
>> > doesn't help
>> > when it's the end of the month, and your short by just one patch. That
>> > will
>> > make for a couple of crappy days, waiting to get your refill!
>> > Peace to All,
>> > and Happy Gobble Day!
>> > L A
>>
>>
>> Thank you very much. This is really helpful. I will do this right away.
>> The darn things don't stay put.
>> Thank you also for understanding why I ended up deleting posts. I
>> thought
>> the name of this group mentioned support for chronic pain but it seems
>> that
>> many of the people here probably cause chronic pain, to be honest. It's
>> nice to meet someone kind.
>>
>> T~
>
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