Buprenorphine

[Nonameme]

I currently take a10mg patch per week for chronic pain. I also have the highest dose of cocodamol on my prescription but was told to use sparingl so in crisis will take up to 8 per day.

Following a recent RTA I was told in A& E to take paracetamol! I hade made sure it was noted what I was already prescribed and I therefore did not take paracetamol as well.

I have been readmitted twice with worsening pain but on both occasions was not even offered my prescription medication.

Is there anything they could be offering me or failing any help from GP would it be safe to take 2 patches for a week

I am 77 never abused or become addicted to any form of medication but the pain is just intolerable at present.

[Joolsg]

Presumably the Buprenorphine patch is for your chronic pain, rather than RLS?For RLS, a 10mg patch would be too high, unless you mean 10microgram?

Chronic pain is a difficult area and I doubt you'll get many responses.

Have you considered applying for medical cannabis?

I have acquaintances with Fibromyalgia who were on several pain medications yet still suffering. Cannabis has helped them enormously.

Medical cannabis is only available from private clinics and not on the NHS.

I attach links and you could contact them to discuss. I hope you can find a solution as chronic pain is debilitating.

app.sapphireclinics.com/pro...

lyphe.com/welcome/?gclid=Cj...

[Nonameme in reply to Joolsg]

Thank you for your reply and helpful information. I agree that chronic pain is totally debilitating. We always feel our pain is ‘the worst it has ever been’ and then life throws you another curve ball!