Pain Questions

How long will I be going through Cymbalta withdrawals?

I've been taking Cymbalta for 8 years for depression and chronic pain. I started having terrible sweating, short term memory loss, severe depression, worsening pain, and many other side effects. My Dr started slowly trying to get my dosage down from 90mgs, & after getting down from 60mgs... read more

How can I relieve extreme tooth pain temporarily, until I can see a dentist?

The gums around my teeth, that have a cavity in them hurt very badly. I have taken Ibuprofen, Tylenol and nothing seems to touch the pain.

How strong is tramadol 50mg for pain compared to Percocet or Vicodin?

I was just given tramadol by my doctor for some pain. Has anyone taken this and if so did you find it gave you the same relief as Percocet or Vicodin? I was also confused as to why I wasn't given one of those instead of the tramadol, which I have never heard of before. Thanks

Any of you feel so damn useless having chronic pain?

I sit here day after day thinking about how strong and useful I was. I enjoyed designing my yard landscaping, going to work, and in general being productive. Now that the accumulating multiple pain has taken over my life and made me more of a dreamer than a doer, I feel hopeless and a burden to my... read more

What is the strongest pain medication I can take for chronic back pain?

I have had several heart attacks and have 2 stents in my heart. i also have stents in both legs. this is due to vascular disease. i have chronic back pain and have been on lortab 10 for a couple of years - 2x a day. they don't seem to help anymore. i also take plavix,asprin,and a number of... read more

I've been taking Xarelto for 6 months. Anyone have acute muscle and joint pain on this drug?

Can you take expired ibuprofen?

Meloxicam vs Ibuprofen: What's the difference?

Can you take ibuprofen on an empty stomach?

What is low dose naltrexone (LDN)?

Can you overdose on ibuprofen?

Aleve vs Ibuprofen: What's the difference?

Aleve and ibuprofen are both used for pain relief. But is one more effective or more likely to cause side effects compared to the other?

Is Adderall XR causing muscle pain, cramping and weakness?

I'm a 47 y/o female and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6 but I did not take the meds, (can't remember why). At age 44 I decided to get tested and was diagnosed as having ADHD (of the inattentive type). I've also suffered from anxiety all of my life. Since beginning Adderall XR 15 mg,... read more

Can you take tramadol with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin?

Does gabapentin help treat nerve pain?