Fentanyl epidural
Common Questions and Answers about Fentanyl epidural
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I recently underwent a lumbar epidural block. Being in EMS for over 8 years, I naturally wanted to know what medications would be given prior to the procedure and in what quantity. I was informed that I would be receiving 2mg of Versed, and 50mcg of Fentanyl; both IVP.
I have never taken anything stronger than tramadol for pain, so I expected to get significant relief from the fentanyl during the procedure.
t help me anymore he referred me to pain management. I recieved an cervical epidural on Septmber 21st...... and that didnt work either(that doctor told me after the 3rd epidural that i would need surgery).I did not go through with anymore epidurals because my parents wanted another opinion. After a year and a half in pain, and seeing numerous doctors(10).....I am very close to solving the mystery.
With my first everyone told me I wouldn't be able to deliver without an epidural, I did end up having a shot of fentanyl.
I did this drug called stayadol not spelled right but spelt how it sounds. It was not good for me I did 2 doses in an 8 hr period I think and it made me so sick it was Like being blackout drunk and dizzy I couldn't sleep because I thought I was going to stop breathing (I have a form of sleep apnea) and I feel that it affected my bodies ability to be ready for labor made me really groggy. Long story short I will not be doing it with this one. These are only my experience with it.
25 mcg/hr is often the starter dose of Fentanyl. They do make 12.5 mcg/hr patches that contain 12 mcg/hr Fentanyl but this lower dose is fairly new. I am also on the Fentanyl patch, dosed at 50 mcg/hr. I take 10 mg oxycodone IR as needed for breakthrough pain. So another thing to assess is if your pain level is consistently high throughout the day or if it is only high during certain periods of the day.
My contractions intensified as they do and that is when the anesthesiologist came in and gave me my epidural. I laid in the bed laboring for a couple of hours and when the nurse checked me--- she said I was at 10 and that it was time to get 'started' pushing. Doctor and husband and labor and delivery nurses (bless them) all helped me and I pushed and had our baby boy. :>)
But that is just my experience. Your induction will go fine hon. Don't be scared!
The only other thing I could suggest is the Fentanyl patch. What I assume you mean by slow release morphine is MS Contin, which is a very powerful drug, especially at 100mg. I have worked with a lot of patients that once put on the Fentanyl patch, finally felt releif. But it's not for everyone, the nausea symptoms of narcotics can be more intense. This is a 72 hour patch that you apply to your skin every three days.
I have had 8 babies and have had an epidural with some and not with others. I personally like the epidural. I get to relax and it has never stalled my labor. Because I am able to relax, my babies come pretty quickly. But it can (stall labor) so I recommend if you get one, to wait until you are about half way dialated at least. And like others have said, it works for some and not as well for others. Or sometimes it works for a while and then wears off. That too has happened to me.
I have been in pain for 7 years, with a plate in c5-6, in constant pain I am on oxycodone 10mg 4xdaily
soma 350mg 4xdaily
naproxen 500mg 2xdaily
lorazepam 2mg 4xdaily
Pls help with the pain I go to pain clinic to get cervical epidural but no more. I have had 4 of them and 52 trigger injections in 2 visits. Any Help?
mscontin and fentanly i was on but was afraid to have to go up the ladder so I tappered off.
He everyone I'm new on here I just switched from fentanyl to methadone and I was wondering which generic was the best, when it came to my fentanyl Duragesic was far and away the best, just trying to get the biggest bang for my buck
I began taking it even when I did not need it for pain and became addicted and tolerant to the medication... About 5 months ago, I got on Fentanyl Patches at 25mcg then increased it to 50, and now am on 75... I need to get off this and tried last month and I couldn't, it was too hard... My question is, what is the right way to get off of the Fentanyl without wanting to die. I am a registered nurse and am getting my nurse practitioner degree and will be done with my masters degree shortly...
Again will have an epidural....and i love and trust my midwife so what ever she decides (being induced or god forbid complications arises and need a c-section) i will do!
5 cm when they checked me and I got a shot of fentanyl before being moved into a real room and getting my epidural. 30 minutes later I was fully dilated but my son was turned the wrong way so had to spend 4 hours pushing to try to turn him before his head got stuck. Since he wasn't in any destress the doctor had me stop pushing and just let my body labor on it's own for two hours while she did a c-section on a different patient.
I detoxed off of Fentanyl 1 year and 1/2 ago and it was the worst pain and hell of my life! Ive detoxed off Norco 10/325 and Loratab 10's and that was a walk in the park compared to Fentanyl. Fentanyl is 100x stronger than Morphine and 50x stronger than Heronin. It is the strongest Narcotic in the world. Fentanyl has its own weird/horrible withdrawal symtoms. Ask anyone who has detoxed off it! Fentanyl takes about a week for the severe w/d's and reg. w/d's last a good month.
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