Chronic Pain Questions (Page 3)

Losing weight fast on duloxetine/cymbalta?

Ive been on duloxetine/cymbalta for about 4 months and i was about 150 and i am now 128 and still losing. I am not sure if any one else has had this but its kinda strange. I have had fibromyalgia for about 4 years maybe longer not sure. Im also on gabapentin.

Is anyone having weird side effects from gabapentin? Will this go away?

I'm whipped into a frenzy and feel as if I may spin off into orbit at any moment. I also am experiencing cognitive problems, my memory is so bad that family members have actually noticed that lovely side effect. (watched a film last night and my hubby said that it was the second time we... read more

Has anyone taken Buspirone for anxiety and panic attacks?

I tapered off cymbalta and took my last dose 16 days ago. The cymbalta started the anxiety and it has been getting worse the longer I am off it. I was at the hospital this morning and hard a terrible panic attack. They gave me Ativan which slowly helped and when my doctor got there he gave me... read more

Is there a difference in tramadol marked An627 wh/round and 377 wh/oblong pill?

I got new ones from the pharma this time and want to know if the new ones I got are supposed to be better at all ? 1) Cuz the price difference and 2) I was taken off my hydrocodone after 5 years and put on these and they just don't do anything for me I find it a little ridiculous that I am... read more

When is the best time to take Cymbalta? I know its best to take with a meal but which meal is best?

Is it normal to get extremely tired from Cymbalta?

Exhaustion to point of sleeping most of day even though i take the medication around 5 pm in evening

Hospital - What opioid is stronger, 30mg oxycodone ir or 10mg oxymorhone ir?

I have been prescribed 30 milligram oxycodone instant release for years my doctor recently switched me to opana, 10 milligram instant release and told me it would be better for my pain however it does not feel as strong as the 30 milligram oxycodone. Which is the stronger medication and which would... read more

Does anyone have sweating with Cymbalta (duloxetine)?

I've been on Cymbalta for close to 2 years for musculoskeletal pain from RA and SLE. I have extreme bouts of uncontrollable sweating even after all this time. I thought it was going to be a temporary side effect that I would eventually get over. Now, here I am... 23 months later and still... read more

Gabapentin/Neurontin - Are any of you, taking Gab, experiencing little or lNO pain control?

I'm currently on a relatively high dose (perhaps one of our nurses could let me know if my dose is actually high?) of Gabapentin, 600mgs 4 x's a day and I am having very little relief, my pain has been very high since the beginning of January. (also, anyone craving sugar like mad on this... read more

Im running out of my meds and Im scared?

I take 60mg of Buspar a day. With money being so tight, I had to cut my Buspar to 30mg per day. I will still run out a week before I can get them. I can feel a big difference in my reactions to stressors. My anxiety is going off the chart. My headaches have come back with a vengeance. Ive also had... read more

Pain - Percocet vs. Oxycodone...Please help?

I'm 20 years old and recently endured a tear in my hip, which radiates pain to my groin and testicular areas. An MRI showed a labral tear. Anyway, I currently don't have health insurance and Percocet 10/325 is extremely expensive, approx. $115 for a month supply. However, tomorrow I may... read more

Acetaminophen/Oxycodone - problems with Rhodes manufqcturing rp 10/325?

strange effects

What is the difference between hydroco/apap 5-325mg and oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325?

Are they the same thing?

Neurontin/gabapentin - have any of you adjusted to the side effects? It's working, though!!?

Hi gang! My neuropathy has been Hair-On-Fire painful since the end of 2009, maybe earlier, to the point where Cemeteries looked comfortable, just kidding, guys! My doc (bless his heart!) just changed my dose and I'm just so thrilled to report that me twigs have been gradually getting a bit... read more

Is Tramadol HCL an opiate?

Recently prescribed Tramadol for Fibromyalgia pain. Also take Cymbalta. Reading up on Tramadol makes it sound like it is addictive and maybe should not be used with anti-depressants like Cymbalta. II don't really feel any immediate reaction to taking it, but I have noticed after taking it... read more