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What Causes Chronic Nerve Pain In Legs And Back While Taking Fentanyl?
I hell o my name is Jewell I have chronic nerve pain both legs & back foe the last 6 years. I have been on 30 mg er morphine my doctor took me off put me on fentanyl 75 mcg ervery 3 days for the last 2 months 3 days ago I started going into searioswithdrawl. What would cause this to happen?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic nerve pain in legs and back while taking Fentanyl . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to side effects of medicine fentanyl . I would suggest you to consult your doctor for proper examination and rule out condition like disc problem or sciatica . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for other problem . For now apply hot compresses to legs and do light stretching exercises under expert .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Nerve Pain In Legs And Back While Taking Fentanyl?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic nerve pain in legs and back while taking Fentanyl . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to side effects of medicine fentanyl . I would suggest you to consult your doctor for proper examination and rule out condition like disc problem or sciatica . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for other problem . For now apply hot compresses to legs and do light stretching exercises under expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari