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Tapentadol - will Nucynta side effects go away?
I would appreciate any help in this topic as I'm at a loss for pain management. I have been living with chronic pain for over 3 years. After trying almost every nerve and pain medication, the only thing that has truly controlled my pain is Nucynta. After being on the ER 150MG/day for a few months... read more
How effective is sertraline for chronic OCD? I’m a long term OCD sufferer and was prescribed this...
... drug two months ago with dose increases qu.ickly so I’m already on 200mg which I believe is the maximum safe dose
Oxycodone - Who do you notify when a pain clinic ignores level of pain?
I have chronic pain lumbar area. Cancer in 2013 required titanium rod cage and bolts around lumbar spine Fragile bones have 5 different cracks. I take 15ml oxycodone 6 times a day. Have asked for 1 extra pill a day so I can have a life besides laying on the couch or sitting in a recliner. I now... read more
What side effects are there for ketamine Infusions?
For severe, chronic nerve pain condition RSD & chronic degenerative back issues.
Do I need to taper off 300mg of gabapentin?
Hello! I was prescribed 300mg of gabapentin to take at night before bed for a chronic nerve pain. I tore my coccyx and have lots of trouble sleeping. I have only been taking gabapentin for for 20 days. Do I need to taper off or can I just stop? I no longer want to take this medication due to how it... read more
Fentanyl patches not giving me 72 hours of pain control?
I use three fentanyl patches to help control chronic pain 100 mcg and two 50 mcg for a total of 200 mcg. I broke my neck and back when a RPG hit my vehicle while I was over seas. I am having two problems 1. keeping the patches on. 2. Getting the patch to work for 72 hours. I was wondering where on... read more
Is fentanyl safe to use when you have CKD?
I have stage 4 CKD and also have chronic nerve damage so I have lots of pain. I’ve been using fentanyl patches and oxycodone for years wanting to know if it interferes with my CKD?
How to taper off lorazepam safely?
My wife takes lorazepam 1.5 mg (0.5 mg morning and 1mg at night) and sertraline because of her depression during cancer. Right now she must use a fentanyl patch 12mcg for her chronic pain. We want to stop lorazepam as an interaction with fentanyl maybe major. Any suggestions? Thank you
What meds would lead to anemia?
I was recently diagnosed with chronic anemia and currently taking several meds for a heart attack from six years ago. Those meds are, 1) Clopidogrel 75 mg, 2) Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg twice daily, 3) Lisinopril-HCTZ 10/12.5mg, 4) Tamsulosin 0.4mg, 5) Aspirin 81 mg for my morning regiment, and 1)... read more
Chronic pancreatitis - enduring pancreatitis pain?
I had a pancreatitis flare on January 19. No vomiting or diarrhea now, but severe intestinal pain. Does this ever end?
Chronic Migraine - What has more side effects, Qulipta or Nurtec?
I need to decide on a drug for my chronic migraines. I have tried many. And they do not seem to work. I am 78, so some of the meds they will not prescribe.
Chronic Back Pain - I'm looking for information about back pain caused by methotrexate please?
I take 12.5mg weekly of Methotrexate and I have a lot of lower back, left back and left hip pain. Any activity, including daily house chores, make it worse.
Pantoprazole - Can taking pantoprazole cause urinary tract infections?
I have had chronic UTIs since taking the drug and want to know if the drug is causing it.