Re: Sweat and fentanyl patches to .

[Guest guest]

,

If someone hasn't already answered this, let me explain. I've been out of

town and am trying to catch up by reading the messages from the oldest to

the newest, so maybe someone's already answered this one. If so, I

apologize for being redundant.

On a personal note, Coconut is trying to sit on my lap and is half on the

computer-half on the lap, making typing just a tad bit difficult......the

kitties are

showering me with love and being totally obnoxious with their need for

attention after my absence of 5 days! Now, back to an explanation....

The site where the duragesic patch's applied doesn't sweat, the sweating is

on other parts of the body as a reaction to the meds. The area where the

patch needs to go needs to be completely dry and clean of all substances;

i.e., soap, lotions, etc. Application is best if cleaned first with alcohol and

then

dried, then sprayed with antihistimine and then dried. Then apply patch and

apply pressure on all parts of the corners for 60 seconds to insure proper

adherence.

Deodorant would be too " moist " , and would actually make the application site

too slippery for the patch to adhere to. It's a good idea, but just wouldn't

work. :-)

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.