Neck Questions (Page 3)

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

Nortriptyline for anxiety?

I have been on this for many months now. I started at 50mg per day now up to 75mg 3x a day, I'm getting side effects like dry mouth, blurry vision, tremors, and neck pain, but I still have anxiety. Does anyone else have this?

How do I treat Hypothyroidism?

Isotretinoin stopped working?

Help please! I had bad acne on chin/neck area. Been on isotretinoin for 8 months and up until 1 month ago completely clear. Now 3 weeks out form finishing I’ve started breaking out again in the same areas. I’m so disheartened and totally confused! Why now? Is my body rejecting it??... read more

Can Nexplanon cause constantly swollen lymph glands, tiredness and generally ill feeling?

I had the Nexplanon implant inserted in February and ever since I have been experiencing very swollen lymph nodes in my neck and feeling symptoms such as tiredness, excessive sweating, general feelings of illness, sore throats, severe bouts of tonsillitis (so severe i was hospitalised). It has just... read more

Is it safe to take Baclofen before surgery?

I will be having surgery to remove a cyst in my neck this coming Friday. (6 days) I have been having pain caused by tendonitis in my Achilles tendons in both feet and I was wondering if it would be safe to take Baclofen to help with the pain until a day or two before surgery. The nurse practitioner... read more

Prednisone and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream for Rash?

Hello all, Last Saturday I woke up with an allergic reaction to something that has caused a rash along my arms, torso, neck, and legs. My assumption is a shower gel body wash I used Friday night caused the flare up. I've used this wash before without issue, but I've been told that really... read more

Can long term use Lipitor cause heartburn, gas and upper torso muscle hurting?

I have taken Lipitor for more than 15 years. Since 12/29/16 I have been experiencing chest pain sometimes so severe that my neck, arms, wrists and back hurt. My wife rubs and pats my back and sometimes I pace the floor and after a few belches, it will subside. When the severe attack happens, it can... read more

Clobetasol - How are people applying this? And if on scalp are you washing your hair 2x a day?

My plaque is at the base of my neck in my hair line. The bottle of this RX I was given is a small squeeze bottle. Do I transfer it to a spray bottle, or maybe try applying with cotton ball. I still can't see shampooing my hair 2x a day. I need someone to help me think outside the box. Thank you

Butrans patch covered with a Tegaderm to make it stay down?

I wear the Butrans patch for my neck which I'm gonna have surgery soon on. I work on cars for a living in a hot shop and the first day the edges started coming up so like the instructions say I got a clear Tegaderm patch to put over it to help it stick better, it's doing a great job... read more

Feel drunk on gabapentin but not new to it?

I've been taking gabapentin for more than 10 years for nerve damage in my neck and shoulders. I was up to taking 600mg in the morning and 600mg at night for many years. Other than weight gain I've had no side effects. None of the drunk type feelings lots of people talk about. Then I got... read more

Are atorvastatin 10 mg tablets equal to pravastatin sodium 20 mg tablets?

I have been taking atorvastatin 10 mg tablets for few years. I developed neck and back pain during last 30 days. Some people say this may be due to atorvastatin tablets. When I informed my family physician regarding this he changed me to pravastatin sodium 20 mg? Please advise urgently.

All over body pain, arthritis in shoulders and bursitis too. Will Lyrica help?

So far I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lower back and bursitis and arthritis in both shoulders. I still need to get tests on my hips and neck which is also very painful. I've heard good things about Lyrica. Would that help me with my issues? I don't know yet what is... read more

Has anyone been prescribed Lamictal for neuropathic pain?

My GP recently reduced my Lyrica dose and put me on Lamictal 75mg for a chronic pain in my neck following a TBI almost seven years ago. Thanks in advance. :)

Anyone experienced neck, shoulder and arm pain (muscle or spasm) while on Lexapro?