Could this be withdrawal??

October 3, 2003

I've been wearing a duragesic patch for the last 10 months,

using Percocet for breakthrough. I went to pick up my refill on my

patches Tuesday, and my pharmacist told me that the insurance

company refused to allow the prescription to be filled. It wasn't

due to be refilled until the 9th of October.

Apparently I lost or threw away 3 patches sometime this month.

I'm really good about sticking to the 1 every 72 hours schedule,

but we had to go out of town twice this month, and I usually just

throw the patches in with my other supplies in my medical bag.

Somehow, I came up short 3 patches.

I thought I could get by, but woke up in the middle of the night two

nights ago with nausea and diarrhea. That continued all through

yesterday, along with some anxiety, and an overall " flu-like "

feeling, and some vomitting. Like death warmed over. YUCK!

And of course, the pain has been relentless and I've had to drag

my heating pad out of hibernation.

Could this be withdrawal, and does anyone know how long it

lasts? Are there any tips to make it easier? I won't be able to

pick up the duragesic refill until next week.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Representative

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

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