MS Contin vs bupernorphine

[dooner6]

Dr changed me from MS Contin to bupernorphine - anyone else done this ?

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

dooner6, what is your current situation for having this medicine? It will help us to know how to answer you, if we know more about your situation.

I believe you replied to a post one time a couple years ago and stated you have Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.

Are you being treated and it would help to know what your treatment is.

Hoping you feel well enough to answer my inquisitiveness.

[dooner6]

Still have tthe Waldens and a failed lumbar fusion from 2004 - pain 7-8.

[dooner6 in reply to dooner6]

Failoed lumbar laminectomy - NOT fusion. Sorry.

[cllady01 Former Volunteer in reply to dooner6]

I can't vouch for any given pain medicine, and especially for what you must be feeling. I certainly hope you get some relief from the new medicine.

It appears you are in the process of getting off the stronger med. and the new one is said to be a way to moderate severe chronic pain that is acceptable, but not as addictive and will better allow you to breathe as it is said to "have a much lower likelihood of respiratory depression.

Just keep your Dr. apprised of any changes you find to be concerning.

Best wishes for a good result.

[dooner6 in reply to cllady01]

Thanks very much - needed to hear ...

[haposwald]

From oral to a patch? For me MS Contin got to be a true Pau with its addicting qualities I was truly glad when that was gone from my system! The buro patch seems to be taking care of all the chronic and most acute pain that I have from 3 cervical herniations and type 1 diabetes perifical neuropathy , but the patch has its side effects as well . Doesn’t do good in sweaty or wet conditions and the adhesive is pretty tough on the skin m. It’s a once a week on/ off and has been a miracle for me. Goid luck