Chronic Pain Questions (Page 14)

Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?

Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more

Is duloxetine a fast acting drug?

I have severe neuropathy in my feet and legs am taking gabapentin but it's not enough the pain is unbearable so today my neurologist added duloxetine will I have relief tonight? How long does it take?

How do I take buprenorphine?

How do I take buprenorphine for addiction?

Is 20 mg of Flexeril a common dose 3xday?

How many mg of Flexeril is safe? Is 20 mg PK for chronic pain and spasms? I take 10 mg 3x daily and don’t feel much relief. Is it common for doctors to prescribe 20 mg 2-3 times a day?

What schedule class does tramadol fall into?

Is anyone using "Belbuca" (buprenorphine buccal film) for chronic pain? How is it working?

What are the best medication for chronic pain, anxiety and seizure disorders?

My son suffered a TBI in August 2011. Two months later he started having seizures. He's been on Hydrocodene, Percocets, Xanax, Dillantin, K-pro buspar and numerous other drugs. Currently he is taking Hydrocodene, Buspar, and K-pro. He cannot take aspirin or nsaids. The side effects are causing more... read more

I take morphine sulfate 15 mg er for chronic pain. how much over 12 hours do I get?

Meloxicam 7.5 mg or 15 mg - Which dose is best?

I am a chronic pain patient, 63 years old, and after a severe fall in the bathroom found a bottle of 15 mg. meloxicam that hasn't expired. It does come with a major interaction with FloMax and various warnings about gastric upset, take milk with, etc. I appreciate any help. All the best - Tony

Difference between oxymorphone and hydromorphone?

i read that hydromorphone works on your and im wondering if oxymorphone is more body pain than mind control over the pain

Discontinuation of Cymbalta used to treat IBS?

... I have recently come of cymbalta 60 mg that I researched and took for 6 years for Irritable Bowel Disease with constipation. The reason? Because i was honest with a new insurance provider that required a pre-auth and they denied it. So, I chose to come off, it has been a long time, and my... read more

How long does it take for butrans patch to start working?

I take norco 10/325, Xanax 1mg and zanaflex 4mg as well and I'm scared that it'll be too much once the patch starts to work.

Which is stronger? Oxycodone 30mg or hydrocodone 10/325?

I accidentally took 200mg of tramadol, in place of my regular meds?

I've been super tired work long hours, and I went to take my meds to help me sleep, and I dididn't catch it until I already took them, I took 4 50mg tramadol = a total of 200mg. Will I be okay? What do I need to look out for, and should I go to er?

Tramadol 100mg extended release to work like immediate release?

I have Tramadol 100mg extended release that's in the small, shell form. The immediate release works much better. Until I can make the change, is there a way to make the extended release to work as the immediate release?