Buprenorphine Patches

[Davewm]

Morning all. I’ve just started my second week on Buprenorphine Patches. So far they’ve not helped with the pain but have caused a lot of nausea. It’s a low dose 5mg to start so maybe an higher dose will be needed ?

I have a friend who’s been down a similar path yo me and has now been prescribed (by his GP) Cannabis Patches.

Has anyone had any experience of these?

For background: I had a Triple Bypass and Mitral Valve Repair following a Laminectomy for Severe Spinal. Unfortunately this didn’t work and the Pain Consultant has said there is no further treatment that he can offer.

As a result of this I’m paying, privately, to see a Spine Consultant for a second opinion. Obviously he may come back with the same opinion in which case I’ve just got to accept it.

I should also say that I’ve also now been diagnosed with Heart Failure so “normal” pain relief is not an option.

Any help/advice would be gratefully received.

Kind regards

David

[Bananas5]

You say 'cannabis' patches....do you mean CBD as cannabis is still classed as an illegal drug in the UK

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[Hzhr7 in reply to Bananas5]

Cannabis can be prescribed privately now in the UK . My spinal consultant informed me xx

[Bananas5 in reply to Hzhr7]

Yes for epilepsy in children and MS but as a routine drug for other conditions no. Iy is still an illegal drug

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[Scotsman53 in reply to Bananas5]

Legality depends on context, and your info is out of date. Cannabis has for a few years been privately prescribable for a range of conditions including chronic pain which is what I got it for. (Haven't we had this conversation before?)

[Bananas5 in reply to Scotsman53]

Cana bis contain THC is not legally prescribed by the NHS with very few exceptions

Paying privately for such medicine is a choice but has never bee researched to full potential. And probably won't as no money for huge pharmaceutical companies.

If you have e chronic pain then yes it works where needed. If you don't and use as recreational drug then you do get the 'high'

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[Scotsman53 in reply to Bananas5]

Cannabis containing THC is legally privately prescribed in the UK for Pain Conditions, Neurological Conditions, Psychiatric Conditions, Gastrointestinal Conditions, Cancer-related, Palliative Care, and other conditions. "The global medical cannabis market is anticipated to be USD 24.24 Billion in 2023, and this value will grow to USD 56.75 Billion by 2028." marketdataforecast.com/mark.... First place among market drivers according to that report is "growing research".

[Bananas5 in reply to Scotsman53]

OK but this is on;y available privately...not NHS. So...if you ca afford it, and prepared to take tseps into unknown territory , good Not many people can.

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[Davewm in reply to Bananas5]

Hi, thanks for reply.

I’m not sure what type of patches they are? I’ll try to find out.

Thanks

[LisaKear70]

I would suggest asking your GP or pain team to gradually higher the dose, the nausea will wear off once youre on them a bit longer. Its a good pain killer, it is commonly prescribed to heroin addicts to wean them off. Good luck

[Davewm in reply to LisaKear70]

Thanks for the reply. I’ve just been to see a Spinal Consultant who’s basically said that they can’t offer any further treatment so it’s going to be a case of finding pain relief that will help. I’ll have a word with GP. Thanks again

[kev60]

hi, I have been on these patches for a few years. worked my way up from 5mg to 35mg found ideal for me is 30mg. it just takes the edge off the pain its still there and i take 8x paracetamol as well and have codeine for back up. good luck in the future. kevin

[Davewm in reply to kev60]

Thanks Kev. That’s really useful information. I’ll talk to the Pain Consultant on Thursday and see if he’ll increase the dosage.

Thanks again

Kind regards

Daviv

[PainConcernHelpline Moderator Community Champion Pain Concern]

Dear Davewm

Having read through your post I can see you are under a pain consultant, the Pain Concern website has some resources that may be of some help regarding managing your pain.

painconcern.org.uk/airing-p.... If you click on the link there is a list of the podcast episodes and many are concerned with self-management of pain.

There is also a pain management programme called 10 Footsteps Living Well with Pain, which is available online, again click on the link below and it will take you to the webpage

I hope this helps

Pain Concern

[Davewm in reply to PainConcernHelpline]

Thanks for the reply. I’ll have a look.

I’m due to see the Pain Consultant tomorrow.