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Shingrix - Is the booster (follow up dose) as bad as the side effects produced with the first dose?
I am a pretty sure I can't work up the nerve to get the follow up shot as this made me pretty sick for days- maybe some one can tell me whether the side effects are muted with the second dose since our bodies should be more accustomed to it?
Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?
I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?
Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together?
Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together? I’ve been on Prozac for about 3 weeks. My anxiety is awful. The Dr won’t give me benzo’s because I’m 69. I’m really needing something for my nerves. My nerves have been bad my whole life and I’ve been on something my whole life. I’ve got Fibromyalgia too a... read more
Is valuim a narcotic drug?
do not want a narcotic nerve pill. I have heard valuim is non narcotic.
Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?
I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more
Is it normal to prescribe steroids for a tooth that is dying?
My dentist filled a large cavity last week and told me it was close to the nerve. Five days later I started having sensitivity and pain off and on. I went in to the office and she put me on steroids and a z-pack. The pain is getting worse and I had to start taking Tylenol with codeine that she also... read more
Voltaren - Which best fo sciatica?
What is the best for my sciatic pain Voltaren gel / pills or suppository ?? I have a bulged disc at L5 pinching the sciatic nerve. Thank you
Methylprednisolone - will the 6 day pack fix my pinched nerve?
Last night I felt the best I have felt for the past 3 weeks. About 6 this morning I awoke to the same pain I had been experiencing. Is this the normal reaction from taking Medrol 4mg, that the pain leaves and come back? Will the pain eventually leave as I continue to take the meds as directed?... read more
I am taking Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for shingles nerve pain. Can I stop it without side?
... effects? I do not think it is helping. Pain is mild
Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?
I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more
Can one take Soma and diclofenac for sciatic nerve pain?
For sciatic nerve pain can Soma be taken with diclofenac potassium ?
I recently got my hand cut by a knife. The cut was between my thumb and index finger about 1cm deep?
I have been cleaning the wound with soap and water. I also applied neosprin to the wound and a bandage with gauze wrap around my thumb. I think I might of cut a nerve and an artery from the knife. Now my thumb has been numb ever since it happened. This is the third day and I haven't seen any doctor... read more
Can I stop taking Lyrica (50mg) if I've only been on it for a week?
My dr put me on Lyrica 50mg for spasmatic nerves for my stomach. I take it twice a day & have only been on it for a week. It did help with my stomach, but now I have terrible tension in my back, shoulders & neck. Along with tension headaches. Can't call my dr due to the fact that it's the weekend.... read more