Pain Questions (Page 116)

Can I take another Aleve now?

I was told by the dentist's office to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) with naproxen (Aleve) to relieve the pain of a bad toothache that I'm having looked at tomorrow. I took 1 dosage (2)-(500 mg) acetaminophen & then after eating took 1 dosage (1)-(520 mg) naproxen. The acetaminophen worked pretty... read more

Nitrofurantoin - buttock and thigh pain?

Yesterday I went to the Dr for a really bad uti. I also mentioned that I had one at Xmas and was only prescriped a 3 day course which wasn't effective enough. She gave me the alternative nitrofurantoin (the type I received from the pharmacy are called Genfura) after feeling better yesterday evening... read more

Can a cold raise heart rate?

Went to urgent care with symptoms of bad cold. BP was normal but my heart rate was 120 at its highest then went down to 105. Doctor seemed very concerned and said if I felt chest pain to go to the ER. I do suffer from anxiety frequently so I always am nervous at doctors office. Had full heart work... read more

My wife was taking 500mg naproxen, she has suddenly decided to stop taking them, she is now?

Suffering From nausea ,joint pain ,flu like symptoms, are they possible withdrawal side effects ?

Diclofenac - It's helping with all pain but hip bursitis pain. What do you recommend now?

I was just diagnosed with inflammatory osteoarthritis

Spinal Fusion - In July of 2016, I had a four level fusion from L2 to S1..Fast forward to April of?

... 2017, I am no longer in pain in my legs, but my back pain has increased 4x from where it was. I am currently only on 4 10mg. of roxicodone, but my pain management doctor wants to start to wean me off that. Is there another drug I should ask him about?

What is the difference with naproxen 500mg and ibuprofen 600mg?

looking for information on which one is better and to see what I can take for the pain?

Male, age 33, shoulder pain and finger twitching?

For the past two years, I've had intermittent shoulder pain (always my left shoulder) that leads to twitching in my ring finger and some twitching in my middle finger. About six months ago, I realized that a potential cause of this was the walks I have with my dog. I walk him twice a day, everyday,... read more

Amlodipine - Why am I having horrific stomach pains & I know it's a side effect. What happening?

Ketorolac - Are there withdrawal symptoms after taking ketorolac long term?

My doctor had me on long term dosage for arthritis in hips. When I did a search on the medication and read the dangers of long term ketorolac, I immediately stopped taking it. I've been sick ever since

Can I use Voltaren gel for lower back pain? Is it better to use a heating pad or ice and how soon?

I have a pain in my lower back and want to use Voltaren gel on it but I didn't know if I should follow it up with an ice pack or follow up with a heating pad and which one is better or does it affect the treated area at all? How soon after putting the Voltaren on can I use the heating pad or ice... read more

If I take 150mg of tramadol, will I be okay?

I have taken up 100 mg 3 or 4 times, and 50mg once. I weigh 130lbs. I'm having severe back pains and my doctor prescribed me 100mg a day, but it doesn't work anymore. Thanks.

Urinary Tract Infection - Will amoxicillin 875 mg tablet cure a UTI? How long until relief?

Phenazopyridine is gross and makes me feel bad, but out of pain. I've taken 3 doses of the amoxicillin 875 pink pill x 2 a day or every 12 hrs.

I have oxycodone hcl 10 mg. Can I cut them in half?

Oxycodone hcl 10 mg. To be taken 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. Is it safe to cut these pills in half?

Knee Joint Replacement - I am 4 months post op TKR. I wake up every day with pain and swelling. It?

... is better. I just want my life back. I also had a bad fall due to my knee and I am 3 weeks post op complete rotator cuff repair. Of course no more pain meds , just ice and prayer. Any suggestions on long term exercises that would help. What about using a TENS unit?