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Been taking Colestipol since gallbladder removal 11/03/11, and still have massive problems with?
... diarrhea. Have had chronic IBS for years and my gastro said it may take a long time for my system to recover. Meantime, my weight just keeps dropping (weighed 144 at surgery - 128 now), and I avoid all foods with fat. I am afraid to eat at times actually. Anyone relate to this nightmare?
How to find reliable relief from severe constipation from Effexor rx 75 mg?
I take effexor 75 mg for help for chronic migraine. This medication does help well with that, but causes horrible constipation.
Tri-Sprintec - could this be causing my chronic hives, anyone else had chronic hives?
Im a 28 year old female and for about two years I have been battling with chronic hives. I am allergic to some stuff that my allergist and I found out through blood work and keeping a food diary. Im still experiencing hives on my face. This is the only medication I take daily. Has anyone had the... read more
What is the difference between tylenol 3 and vicodin and which is safer?
I currently take vicodin on a daily basis because I have chronic daily migraines due to hypoglycemia... I am only 24 and we've reached a stand still in medical testing to find another way to stop the headaches. I heard there is a medication called tylenol 3 but when I look at the make up of it it... read more
Bipolar Disorder - what is bipolar ll versus bipolar l?
After yrs diagnosed with severe chronic depression they added bipolar two. I... think it just isn't quite up to bipolar I. I made 2 trash cans full of chili sauce, had a 1/4 acre garden and canned, froze everything. I bought $2,000 worth of relaxation tapes within a month, had 67 animals on our 10... read more
Chronic Pain - I am prescribed the Fentanyl Patch 50mcg, and Hydrocodone 10/325mg. It isn't working?
... in that combination anymore. I have been on Oxycontins and dont want that again. Can anyone suggest a different pain pill, I will still be on the patches, I just need a new break through medicine and don't know what I should talk to my doc about. Thanks
Should I Feel Worrisome Taking Fluoxetine "Generic For Prozac" 20mg Once A Day?
When my doctor prescribed this to me it was because of my anxiety which is chronic"Everyday All Day I've Got Anxiety" For about 5 years now but the past year maybe longer its getting so bad! I constantly suffer from chest pains all day long, panic attacks on a regular, worried about the chest pains... read more
I am facing a total hip replacement due to bone on bone with no cartridge left in one of my hips.
I have been in chronic pain and severe arthritis pain for 25 years and I’m not getting treatment for it until now, I recently got an orthopedic surgeon appointment at the first meeting my X-rays showed my fears my left hip has degenerated to bone on bone extremely painful and also rheumatoid a... read more
For those on Methadone for chronic pain: What medications work for you for breakthrough pain?
I understand that Methadone is a large molecule and covers the opiate receptors really well, so not much else will work. I've been using Fentora for breakthrough pain, but my doctor doesn't want to prescribe that anymore. One idea is oxycodone - are there other medications that might work? Thank... read more
Can Suboxone cause severe and chronic pain?
I have been on Suboxone for 8 months now for an opiate addiction. Around 8 months ago I started having occasional back pain and told my doctor about it. I asked if it was from the Suboxone and he told me it wasn't (although it is a side effect). 4 months ago I started having constant and severe... read more
Why isn't Nuvigil all of a sudden not working for me?
My MD gave me a 2 week's worth supply of Nuvigil to try. For two weeks, it helped me greatly. It is the first drug to help me with extreme chronic fatigue. I was excited to think I might be able to live a "normal" life for a change. I just filled the prescription for Nuvigil. I took my first pill... read more
I take 1200 mg Gabapentin tid. Lately I have tried 1800mg tid. Is that too much?
My pain dr has told me that dosages are very individualized. How much is safe? I have an appt next wk so I can ask him then I guess. Just curious
Is Oxycodone 10 mg hci comparable to Norco 10/3.25 mg?
I was given Oxycodone 10 mg hci for foot surgery because my Norco 10/3.25 did not kill the pain! Would Oxy 10's be good replacement for Norco 10/3.25 for chronic pain (severe pain) in the future?
Do you suffer from chronic boredom syndrome, or do you think this is just a symptom of depression?
As far as I can remember, I had been a... non-excitable person. I don't get excited much. And I'm constantly bored. And restless. Based on my background, this can be due to decreased level of dopamine where reward based circuit is dysfunctional. Or do you guys think this is simply just another... read more
Can Tramadol make you hypersensitive with the pain you were originally prescribed the tramadol for?
I have chronic Osteoarthritis of my cervical / lumbar spine with multilevel stenosis and neural compromise, I now have the Osteoarthritis in my hands mainly my thumb joints are badly worn causing crepitus and a extreme toothache type pain 24/7 . All my main joints ache/are painful and are stiff. My... read more