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2233boys said:
I'm starting to think just that. They've recommended surgery a couple of times I've declined.
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Were you afraid they would stitch you up with thread made out of a wildebeest's intestine's?
 
skidadl said:
I have never heard of patches that last for a week. I supposed it's a slow release thing? It seems like that would absorb and have residual effects for a period of time. Maybe you double dipped and didn't realize it?
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Yes, that's why I said 5mcg/hour.

ZOMG REEDING COMPREHENSHUNNN LULZLZZLZ
 
Rev said:
There's your answer.
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Just because I've said no to major invasive surgery that would severely limit my range of motion for life? The first time they wanted to do the surgery I was 14. I've declined it 3 times, the last time I went to the doctor he didn't even mention it. I was ready that time.
 
EZ22 said:
Has anyone had any experience with Butrans patches? I've dealt with a back issue most of my adult life where my back will kill me for a few days and then be fine for a month or more, then hurt like hell again for a few days.

I finally got tired of it and asked my doc to refer me to a specialist, which he did, but in the meantime he prescribed me the Butrans patches to manage the pain when it does flare up.

This was about two weeks ago. I haven't had to use one yet because my back has been fine, but it was bothering me yesterday so I slapped one on. They are 5mcg/hour patches and you are supposed to wear them for a week. I wore it for about 10 hours and it did help my pain, but it also made me a little drowsy so I was worried about working with it on, so I took it off and flushed it. That was about 8PM last night. About 10PM I took a pill that I take to help me sleep and this morning I woke up and felt stoned out of my mind. All day long I've felt like I have been toking.

It made the day go pretty fast. :unsure
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No offense intended, but I bet if you dropped some LBs your back would feel a whole lot better. There have been times where I have gotten a little lazy the last few years and I immediately had backaches.
 
Iamtdg said:
Were you afraid they would stitch you up with thread made out of a wildebeest's intestine's?
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The surgery is a major one I'd need my vertebrate fused, with the possibility of a rod. I wasn't into that certainly not at 14 or my 20's and early 30's around 40 I was getting to the point I wanted it. Dr. Didn't recommend it so screw it I'll live with it.
 
Carp said:
No offense intended, but I bet if you dropped some LBs your back would feel a whole lot better. There have been times where I have gotten a little lazy the last few years and I immediately had backaches.
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Losing weight helps just about everything. It can reduce some of the stress but it does nothing to structurally repair any damage that is already done internally. I mean, look at 2233...he is a vegetarian and still has back trouble.
 
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I agree...if there is structural damage it won't cure it, but will help it.
 
Carp said:
No offense intended, but I bet if you dropped some LBs your back would feel a whole lot better. There have been times where I have gotten a little lazy the last few years and I immediately had backaches.
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I agree with this. Recently dropped 20+ pounds and immediately started sleeping better.
 
skidadl said:
Losing weight helps just about everything. It can reduce some of the stress but it does nothing to structurally repair any damage that is already done externally. I mean, look at 2233...he is a vegetarian and still has back trouble.
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Full disclosure my issues are because I broke my back when I was 14. If I gain weight it does make it worse.
 
Strong core is the key. You fatties need to eliminate the gut hanging over your belts too. :unsure
 
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Not sure what you are in to, but guys don't hang over my belt.
 
skidadl said:
I have never heard of patches that last for a week. I supposed it's a slow release thing? It seems like that would absorb and have residual effects for a period of time. Maybe you double dipped and didn't realize it?
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Yeah. The instructions on mine say remove after 12 hours.
 
2233boys said:
I don't get it. My back is messed up, spondolysthesis, herniated disks and one disintegrated disk and doctors just say take Advil. I'm in pain pretty much constantly.

How do you guys get major pain medicines for your injuries?
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I had back surgery. The procedure was called Co Flex. It is a titanium device and has been very effective.
 
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