Pain Questions (Page 11)

Anyone had Botox injections for migraines and how long did it take to notice any benefit..?

I just recently had them in June. It was my first time and I don’t know if it takes more than one treatment? I suffer more than 20 days a month with migraines and the neurologist is reluctant to try pain meds even though I'm struggling to even sleep a full night without waking up vomiting.

Butrans Patch 5,10,20 mcg/hour 7 Day patch?

On July 1st this year purdue pharmcy has released a new Buprenorphine Transdermal system patch,my pain specialist was thinking about prescribing it to me instead of oxys for pain,a person is supposed to keep the patch on for 7 days and then change it.i told her that id rather stick to the oxys,she... read more

RA - How old were you when diagnosed, what is the average age of people diagnosed?

I just got lab work results, and it seems that I may have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Just want to know the average age of people with this condition. I don't feel as if I am in the right demographic (for lack of a better word) for this disease. Also, anyone that has an opinion on pain relief, please... read more

How long does it take a statin get out of your system my legs hurt?

I started simvastatin this summer. The last few weeks my legs and ankles began hurting now I have foot cramps that twist my feet and headaches. I'm going to stop and see if they go away. I've really been nauseous too. I've almost been thinking of asking the doctor for something for the nausea. I... read more

Prolia - how long do the side effects last, I have unbearable hand pain?

I just had my second shot and my hands feel like they are going to explode. They are not swollen at all but the pain is unbearable. I don't remember having this bad of a reaction with the first shot. Is this stuff accumlative? Has anyone completed the 2 years of injections and if so, was there a... read more

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.