chronic pain
"Woke up early in the a.m. 36 hours after applying 5 mcg patch on a Sunday for the first time; knew it had kicked in.  Thereafter, pain relief so-so.  By Thursday, definitely not impressed.  Pain doc's office said it was OK to take hydrocodone "as I had been" prior, AND the patch at the same time.  Don't think I want to spend the rest of my days out of a hot tub, doubtful that I will renew this Rx after one month.  Some constipation."