mY CONDITION started in 1999 and now HAVE a herniated L5 tear in L4 bulging in 1-5 lumbar_hip/leg pain with loss off nerves. Just 4 weeks ago they founf a fracture in my pelvis! I had bloodwork done and i have a extremely low testostrone level (perscribed androgel) and a severe vitamin D deficiacny.
I have a Dr Appt Monday Sept 20th with my pain manament Doctor who is wonderful. I recentlu move from CT to upstate NY last Fall. The patches dont last me the whole 30 days as it is supposed to do. I do have them peel off contantly to have them no where to be found (sometimes find them in dirty laundry ect. or on ground) I have cutt off the excess that won't stick and save them for if/when all out. My Dr gives me s script for 15 patches 1 x 48 hours but CDPHP only will cover 10!!! so, ..I have to pay $260.00 every month for 5 patches.

Heres the hard part, I am living with a beautiful woman that I love (oct it will be 1 year) and plan to ask her to marry soon. Last night we had a talk in the kitchen, she is afraid to be withn someone like me physically dependant on Narcotics (long term) She herself is on Time release Morphine and Morphine breahthrogh, she has stopped taking the time released morphine and is feeling so much clearer! so naturally she is wondering about how i will be when i am off the narcotics. I have not taken any fentanyal in 24-48 hours and definately feel the effects of withdrawl. I have to drive every day all day for my job and meet with custumers.
This is a great site ans any feedback is appreciated>
Eric