My husband has been pretty miserable the last few weeks, both he and his doctor have agreed that he can stop the fentanyl patch and possibly the vicodin. The pain that he clearly has been feeling, I believe is a sign that perhaps he should not drop both sources of relief. His legs, hips and back have caused him so much grief. He's getting a couple of x-rays done towards the end of June, right before he sees his regular doctor to see whats going on there. He's looking for arthritis, joint problems anything that could be causing this pain. I wonder about his Lymphoma, since it was found in his bones could that be what causes the pain, or since it's in remission is it arthritis? I will post the question on the Non-Hodgekins Lymphoma support group on Facebook. I am so grateful for this group. It's been such a great source of support for me. https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/267286031762/ I will post what their answer when I get one.
His vicodin came in on Friday, and the relief it gave him was clearly evident. No more leg tapping, he's gotten better sleep at night, he has a better appetite, and a better frame of mind. I had heard from my daughter from another mother, who has been going to medical school that there is a replacement drug out there for vicodin. One that doesn't have the tylenol in it. I will look for the name and talk with his doctor about it and see if it would be better for my hubby.
I got a response from one woman whose husband is a stage 4 survivor. He still has leg pains. I wonder if this is just something he has to live with now. I pray for a cure God for all Cancers.
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