Back Pain Questions (Page 5)

Has severe back pain and muscle weakness occurred since starting Repatha?

Lyrica + side effects, my wife is sleepy, how can this be corrected?

My wife suffers from severe back pain. Doctor has advised Lyrica to be taken once daily at 7 PM but she feels so sleepy & dizzy by 9PM that she cant stand. This is not the time to sleep for any head of family. It is feared that she might fall. Is it a side effect / normal reaction. How can this... read more

Trazodone - can trazodon help with any of the withdrawls coming off methadone?

swets/back pain /stretchy/no sleep/pain with mussles all over body

Can you take Tramadol and Naproxen together?

Is Topamax effective for chronic back pain?

I was told that Topamax was commonly used for this purpose... but I can't seem able to find any concrete evidence to back this theory. I have 25 mg of Topamax, but don't know how much in milligrams to take for middle & lower back pain. Thank You! M

I'm addicted to tramadol I take 600mg. A day does anyone know the best way to deal and cope with all

... these side effects??? From restlessness to depression not sleeping nausea feeling spaced out no sleep at all etc.. the list goes on. Please help I have been taking tramadol for 6mon. Now and can tell I'm defiantly addicted to them now that Im trying to stop cold turkey I'm going crazy but I'm... read more

Cymbalta do you gain weight?

My Dr wants me to take cymbalta for my leg pain.My questis.Will I gain weight? I am trying to loose weight and if this is so I DON'T want it.But does it seem to help anyone for the syatic nerve pain? THANKS The Cleo

Hi Gang, Anyone had success with Tegretol for neuropathic pain? Neurologist prescribed this for me?

and I feel a bit leery about it, there are just SO many side effects! And some really scary ones at that. I've been feeling exhausted lately, will Tegretol just exacerbate my exhaustion? I used to be a very high energy person, but no longer, much to my chagrin! My energy has taken off with my sense... read more

Gabapentin complimented with Tramadol?

I'm a physicist, not an MD. I've been to the ER for back and wrap-around chest pain on my left side twice in the past 1-1/2 months. The first trip concluded with the ER doc finding, via CT scan, that I have bone lesions on my ribs. He didn't prescribe anything effective: Norco's. I went to another... read more

Why is my pain medication not working??Hydrocodone(BREAKTHROUGH)Oxycodone(12 hour relief)?

I am about sick of having to alternate between vicoden and oxycodone everyday.I only like to take the vicoden most of the time because they are much stronger to me than oxy for some ODD reason please don't ask me why but I can't take more than 8 of them a day and after about 4 vicoden.I don't like... read more

Back Pain - Really scared that my muscles won't heal?

I sprained the muscles in my back (I think) from carrying heavy grocery shopping bags, 4 days ago (I am female). I felt mild pain initially afterwards both in my upper arms and mid-upper back. Since then although the pain in my arms has gone, the back pain is worse than ever - it is continuous and... read more

I have been on Tramadol for back pain for eight years. I take 100mg twice a day. What are the?

... long term safety issues with this drug? I foresee myself taking it for the rest of my life. Should I be getting tested for anything? liver problems, etc?

Has anyone had a persistent rash after going off gabapentin?

... I've taken gabapentin for a very short stint about three months ago. I titrated up to 600mg/day and it did alleviate my back pain, however I became forgetful and clumsy and developed a dry cough. When I developed a purple rash on my forearms called it quits, titrated down and ceased to take the... read more

Cymbalta, all temp or perm negative effects (do they outweigh benefits)?

ANYTHING ABOUT CYMBALTA FROM EXPERIENCE IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Hi, I'm 19. Ive been struggling with depression for 8 years, anxiety 7, and chronic pain for 5 years. I have never taken medication; due to being afraid of worsening these issues, especially depression and anxiety. I let my Dr. prescribe... read more

Taking Xarelto cause stiffness in lower back pain?