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Neuropathy..anyone who suffers from this awful condition, do you have problems with deep?
itching in your legs/feet, and hands?? If you do, what can be done about this infuriating situation? Thanks!!
Can you get pregnant after Mirena removal?
After having the IUD for 2.5 years after the birth of my daughter, I started having chronic back pain only on my right side... So I called my ob/gyn... I had to have a hysteroscopy to have my IUD removed, it had turned sideways causing my back pain. I want to conceive again. It has been about two... read more
Soma - Why won't doctors prescribe it anymore?
I've had severe chronic pain for a very long time. Due to blood work and negative mri, I've been left with a very weak foundation of a fibromyalgia diagnosis. I've asked three doctors to prescribe me this drug, and yet they'd rather put me on OxyContin butrans or vicotin. They... read more
Can your Doctor do a drug test without telling you?
I am an over 50 year old woman who has chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety and Renaud's . My Doctor (Kaiser) prescribes Vicodin for the pain. I am allowed 60 every refill. It says I can take up to 12 a day. Ok I dont want to take 12 a day. If you do and get use to that then what... read more
Can low amounts of xanax be taken safely long-term for chronic anxiety panic phobic-avoidances, etc?
On Prozac for years but not much help. Is xanax too risky because of potential withdrawl, tolerance, etc. Is a safe to take a low amount long-term; will that keep working?
How do I get the red flag removed from me? I am being seen for chronic pelvic pain?
My doctor blew me off and said it was just anxiety. Meanwhile, another doctor I was seeing in the practice wanted to do surgery for adhesions. I'm not looking to get high. I am in severe pain everyday. I do not appreciate this label because I'm only telling the truth about my symptoms.... read more
Is there a good alternative to Linzess?
Hello everyone. I have been prescribed by my doctor with Linzess. I have chronic GI disorders abdominal, pain, feeling bloated (severely uncomfortable). I started yesterday but when I woke up this morning, I had this pain, distention in my whole abdomen that extended to both sides. I took 3 aspirin... read more
Linzess - How long before it starts working?
I've had chronic constipation for 30 yrs nothing works. I'm currently on day 13 with no bowel movement and day 3 of linzess 145, all I've had is a little bit of gas nothing else. How long should I give before I bump it up to the higher dose?
At what point would you go to the hospital for insomnia?
I have been unable to sleep for the past 5 days... I have a long history of chronic insomnia, which runs in the family. In the recent months I've gone from sleeping 2-4 hrs a night, to sleeping around 4 hrs every other night, then sleeping 6 hrs or so after being up for 3,4 days and... read more
How long for Cymbalta fatigue to pass?
I have chronic fatigue and now, apparently fibromyalgia. My doctor has asked me to take Lyrica and Cymbalta. The Lyrica is no problem, but the Cymbalta (30 mg) I took one time while I was off work to see if it caused side effects, and I was dizzy and it made me very tired. The doctor told me to... read more
Can I quit Effexor and start Cymbalta tomorrow, not sure what to do?
I have fibro,chronic fatigue,R.A and other fun stuff too!I have been taken effexor 150 for pain and depression.I just got the cymbalta and i need to know if I can quit the effexor and start cymbalta 2mrrow. I take a lot of meds-doc says its that or misery,rest of my life.The effexor was great at... read more
Anybody suffer from Chronic Burning Chest Pain (NOT GERD)?
I suffer from chronic chest burning a lil from the left center of chest had all heart tests done all ok... it is horrible I have suffered for 2 yrs this awful burning pain, does anyone know what this could be?
What to do when Ambien stops working?
I have chronic insomnia. Ambien has stopped working because I've taken it for years. It gradually lost its effectiveness and i had to double up on doses to get a few hours sleep. Then I'd run out of pills whuch was a problem. So I'd substitute with lorazapam. But that stopped working... read more
(CFS) - is there a legal amphetamine to treat chronic fatigue. All I want?
... to do is sleep. I cant take this anymore. I have no life. I can stay up for about 4-6 hours then I cant seem to fight the fatigue. This is worse than any pain issue I have e.g, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, 2 knee replacements and it just goes on and on. I need energy. Ive tried herbs such as b12... read more
Im running out of my meds and Im scared?
I take 60mg of Buspar a day. With money being so tight, I had to cut my Buspar to 30mg per day. I will still run out a week before I can get them. I can feel a big difference in my reactions to stressors. My anxiety is going off the chart. My headaches have come back with a vengeance. Ive also had... read more
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