Pain Questions (Page 11)

What is the correct way to discontinue use of Cymbalta?

My mom has been taking 30 mg of Cymbalta daily for chronic pain since Jan. 2009. She said it doesn't help and wants to stop taking it, her doctor wants her to continue using it. I'm afraid she will stop it suddenly and have withdrawal symptoms and suffer more. She had problems with other depression... read more

What is a replacement for tramadol in back pain management other than surgery?

My doctor is not going to allow me to continue taking tramadol as part of my pain management for my back . I have had 3 spinal epidurals which helped a bit and use a tens unit that helped at first but not much anymore. The tramadol does not take the pain away it does take the edge off. I have been... read more

Neurontin, gabapentin, fibro... anyone have an odd reaction, I am trying it again, and I'm?

HYPER!! Neurontin helps with the pain, but Jeez! I am running around like a nutball, OK nuttier than usual. Just feel hyper on it, not unpleasantly so, and not anxious, just full of energy. Anyone else? Perhaps I've been fatigued so long, that having energy feels odd? Anyone? Thanks in advance, ... read more

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!!

Does Prilosec cause joint, bone and/or muscle pain?

I am on prednisone and can't sleep and severe leg/knee pain is this normal?

my face is swollen, legs weak, knee pain waking me up so pain cant' stand the pain is this caused from the prednisone?

How strong is Dilaudid for pain compared to Percocet?

how does dilaudid compare to percocet or lortab,? how well does it control pain?

What is the strongest dose of gabapentin?

I was taking 200 mg of Lyrica twice a day for upper back pain that goes up my neck. I turned a 4 wheeler over and hit my head and back real hard on the ground. My cobra insurance ran out and I couldn't afford it so I am now taking gabapentin 300 mg. twice a day and I hurt like I did before I... read more

How long does muscle pain as a side effect last after discontinuing lipitor (statins)? I have 2 mnth

Had the same problem with the other statins, muscle aches stopped after about a week after discontinuing. Lipitor worked for me for over a year before problem started. I developed the side effect in July and I still have severe muscle and joint pain. Doctor told me blood test normal and it wasn't... read more

Neuralgia - Can anticonvulsants cause neuralgic pain worse?

I read on another forum that anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin or Lyrica, can actually make neuralgic pain worse in some cases. I'm wondering if anyone on here has expericenced worsening of their symptoms when taking these drugs? Thank you for your replies.

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

How long does it take for Lupron to get out of your system? I had my last 3month shot in Nov.2009?

and my side effects are terrible still... hot flashes, can't sleep, depression, the worse problem & scariest is the muscle/joint pain that won't go away and has worsened since my second & last shot. I was active and never any joint pain before the shot... this has caused me to fall into a deeper... read more

How do I beat nausea while taking Tramadol?

Last week my rheumatologist prescribed Tramadol 50mg (Ultram) to take 3 times daily as needed for pain due to RA and osteoarthritis in my knees. I tried taking it after a meal and at bedtime hoping I wouldn't feel the nausea while I was sleeping, but it (the nausea) just kept me awake most of the... read more

Love the Butrans pain patch. What causes the itching and blisters?

The doctor tells me I need to stop using patch because of the blisters, but it's the only thing that helps. Anyone know of a way to stop the blisters and itching to stop?

Can I use gabapentin 300 mg cap amneal for toothache or tooth pain??