Sciatica Questions (Page 5)

I have been taking gabapentin for sciatica and hip pain for one month and the pain...

... has become sharper, Has anyone else experienced this? I am taking 100mg morning, 600 mg nighttime.

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 7.5-325?

Comparing Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 7.5-325 mg to Hydrocodone 10-325 mg, what is the difference for those of you who have tried both? I am currently in Hydrocodone 10-325 for chronic pain in back, neck, and muscles due to having Fibromyalgia a d Chronic Pain Syndrome. I also suffer from sciatica.... read more

What drug works as well as Celebrex?

My insurance company will no longer pay for Celebrex. What drug will work as well as Celebrex does? I have tried diclofenac, mobic, and all the generic celecoxibs but none work for me. I have arthritis in every vertebra of my spine. With Celebrex, I have no pain whatsoever and complete freedom of... read more

Can you split a cyclobenzaprine?

... I have a yellow 10mg and it is too strong but is not scored to be broken, can I cut it in half or will it release too much at one time?

Substitute for ibuprofen that doesn't cause inflammation in stomach?

I'm a 74 year old man who had a slipped epiphysis of both hips in 1950. The left hip required a cup arthroplasty. Since then I have had three hip replacements on the left side. I used aspirin in fairly high quantities to control pain from 1950 until about 8 years ago when an ulcer was... read more

How long can you safely take 300mg. Gabapentin, 3X daily?

I have had 2 back surgeries including a double-fusion using my own bone. After 20 years I developed terrible back pain and sciatica. An MRI showed significant arthritis, calcification and stenosis. I also have migraines and the Gabapentin has helped a lot in both areas, with minimal side effects.

Methylprednisolone - By the 2nd day of a 6 day pack, should I be getting relief from sciatica?

Herniated disc sciatica?I have a possible herniated disc and just had the x-rays and MRI today. My orthopaedic Surgeon said I would feel 18 again with this but I am still in constant pain, trying to carry on with normal activities, including driving, walking without a limp,working, cooking and... read more

What is the best time to take Lyrica so one can sleep with bulging discs in lower spine?

I would prefer to only take this medication at night, as it makes mevery drowsy during the day and i am on targin 30 in am 40 in pm and panamax 2 x 4 a day. Bulging disc started suddenly and I have two, L2/:L3, L4/L5, and this pain is worse then 3 lot sof pancreatitis and a whipple procedure for... read more

When I take Flexeril can I take Tylenol Arthritis and Advil together?

I have difficulty swallowing pills. Can I split a naproxen tablet?

Can Flexeril and meloxicam be taken together?

Can you take cyclobenzaprine with tizanidine?

My doctor prescribed these two medicines for me.

Is it safe to take hydrocodone with diclofenac?

Stopping Prolia before taking second dose?

I had several side effects following my first dose of Prolia. I have COPD Emphysema so I believe my SOB increased for a while. Also, extreme fatigue lasted several months, joint pain and sciatica came on strong. I am told stopping Prolia can be harmful to my overall bone health. Is it safe for me... read more

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Diclofenac, and which one is better for back pain?