Im so sorry to read about the pain not being managed better. Being in that kind of pain is not at all helpful to a patient. It actually makes this whole thing so much more difficult.

I suggest upping the fentanyl to 50mcgs or even 75 mcgs. This type of medication needs to be slowly changed weather going up or down. At 25 mcgs its a very low doseage. When I was about where your husband is in his treatments my fentanyl patch was at 150mcgs. I only needed the stronger dose for about 10 days before I was able to step it back down to 50mcgs. Then the patch was gradually reduced again 2 more times before eliminating it altogether.

Hang in there, this is the hardest part of treatments for about 3 more weeks. Best wishes!!!


PS... Dont forget to take good care of yourself too. Caregiving is a tough job! Try to set aside some time just for you even if its a walk around the block or going out to lunch with friends. You will find that hour or 2 can make you feel like a new person.