 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Geri
I used the fentanyl patches. If your husband was up to 50 thats very good. My highest was 150 only for about a week. Fentanyl is very strong so even 25 is still very powerful. No need to worry about him being lowered. He will probably stay on 25 for a few weeks yet before he is given something weaker.
Sounds like your husband is doing great. Eating is a big challenge. Keep up the good work. If Richard hasnt 'turned the corner' yet, he will start to feel better very soon. The worst is behind you both. Congrats on finishing treatments.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
