Back Pain Questions (Page 13)

How long does it take for gabapentin to take effect?

Àso naproxin iam in agony

What drug is closest to tramadol?

Tramadol and gabapentin?

On a similar subject.. I've been taking tramadol for back pain for 2 years and been getting on well with it. Was taking 100mg a day but recently been feeling like I've built a tolerance to what I used to get off 100mg, so have increased to 200mg. Thing is it still doesn't give me the effect for... read more

Can u take tramadol and methocarbamol together?

I have on going back pain. My doctor prescribed these two meds. But read somewhere that it isnt a good mix.

Prescribed Cymbalta + oxycodone for intense pain. Will this cause confusion, trouble speaking, othe?

Doctor prescribed 60mg Cymbalta plus 2.5mg oxycodone for pain in hip and lower back. Concerned about developing serotonin syndrome.

Will gabapentin help back pain?

Back pain

Will Fioricet help back pain?

Is it safe to take one or two aleve twice a day for a few days?

Muscles in back are really aching/stiff. Two aleve help some but I want to take two twice a day until I can get to doctor. No allergies to asprin or rash etc. Advil didn't seem to help very much. My wife's Dr told her she could take three ADVIL every four hours when she had her dental surgery and... read more

Does anyone have leg weakness after lumbar fusion with hardware?

in july 2008 i had L4-S1 fused with 2 rods and 6 screws. it has been 2 years since the surgery and i am getting weaker in both legs as time goes on. i am afraid i will eventually be paralized. my neurosurgeon seems indifferent to this problem. he said i have developed DDD and there is no cure. i... read more

Is there an over the counter drug thats similar to tramadol I could take?

I have a titanium rod in my back. Can I have an MRI?

I was told by one of the clerks at the MRI clinic that I can have an MRI as long as it is titanium and no other metal including screws. Is this true or will I have to have a cat scan for the rest of my life?

Is Valium from all those benzos the 'safest' ?

Most people 'adults'either know or have heard of Valium,but when asked about other benzodiazepines,they hesitate,may know one or two!So,is it in medical term the best of benzos?Or was it just a wide spread rumor that so many heard about ???

Is Butalb a narcotic or an opiate or neither?

I'm just wondering if butalb is a lower dose narcotic and would it help ease the withdrawl off of, say, vicoden or perks. I have saver hip and back pain and take vic for it but im not perscribed them. I run out from time to time n if these will help my pain and withdrawl it would make things a lot... read more

Is taking one Meloxicam 15mg easier on the stomach than taking 2-3 Ibuprofen?

I have been taking 2-3 Ibuprofen daily for a few months now due to lower back pain and headaches. I want to try as much as possible to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. My Dr prescribed me Meloxicam. Would this be easier on the stomach than the Ibuprofen? Thanks.

Gastroparesis - HI! I was just diagnosed with GP on the 7th of this month! I have been in misery for

... over a month. I have non-stop pain along my sides, my rib area, mid chest feels like someone is stabbing me all the time. I have back pain and nausea non stop. When I say my sides I literally mean my sides not my abdomen. Are these symptoms others have with GP? I went to the ER twice and they... read more