
Suggest Treatment For MS And Headache While On Fentanyl Patches

The risks are justified in your case.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
As I suppose you have read during your research Fentanyl is an opioid, a class of medications which carry potential for addiction. It is mainly for that reason that their use is not preferred and are chosen only as a last resort. So I can not reassure you by saying that it is a completely safe medication. The patch form is the safest one though, is absorbed really slow so no risk of overdose.
Looking at your history and other medications you have tried though, it seems your doctors have already trie other options. You're already under Tylenol and an anti-inflammatory like Aleve. You are taking a chronic pain drug like Cymbalta. Since as you admit you live in continuous pain it is obvious that they are not effective enough and yours are chronic issues, they are not to disappear by waiting.
So I would say that an opioid medication is a logical next step in your case, its use is justified and I would recommend it as well. Personally I try first Tramadol though, an opioid like drug, which is said to have less addiction potential (but still possible).
I remain at your disposal for other questions.

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