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I started out on 25mcg of Duragesic but with increased pain the dosage was increased to 50mcg and still again with much increased pain of my SI joint (right side) the dosage was increased to 75mcg.
It does help my pain but, the side effect of constipation is aweful! I walk daily on my treadmill, drink no less than 2-3 liters of water daily and take stool softner (fiber) I am so tired of taking these meds for pain and also must use Lortab 7.5 q 4-6 hrs as needed for break thru pain.
I am awaiting approval by the ins comp for the implantation of the SCS (spinal cord stimulator) for the treatment of my chronic lower back pain. This is after all conservative treatment was done and last but not least a lumbar decompression with fusion this past November. I had a week trial placement and it was great, with NO Lortab needed at ALL!!
I have chronic lower back pain esp with the SI (sacroiliac joint) on the rt side. I had Legg-Calves-Perthes disease of the right hip as a child.
Would love to chat with anyone who has similiar difficulties.
Thank you
Chesserpup
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