pain
"I need to update my previous post.  I tried the patch about a year ago, but hadn't been completely off all other narcotics at the time of application, so I went through a horrible withdrawl.  I decided to give it another chance because of all the good reviews.  This time I abstained from all narcotics for 16 hours before applying the patch.  I had a lot of pain for about 48 hours after application, but I'm about 60 hours in now & feeling much less pain than I ever did on Percocets.  I still have some pain, but I'm only on the 7.5 & will probably have to go up to at least a 10 to feel very little pain.  I haven't taken a pain pill in several days.  I feel clear-headed & hopeful about the future.  I'm so happy I gave the patch another chance!"