"i broke my back 8t when i was 29. the pain got worse as i aged.  this past year i  thought my life of suffering would destroy me.  my doctor placed me on the patch.  it made me feel so much better.  a life saver. considering i have a curved spine and fibromyalgia too. i have to wear 2 x 25mg and change every 48 hours.  my only complaint is sweating and some dizziness. "