Pain Questions (Page 118)

Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?

I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good reason, just nit... read more

Is it safe to combine Valium and ibuprofen prior to sleep?

I am having major tooth pain from an exposed nerve. I need a quick remedy to stay asleep.

Metronidazole - 500 mg Flagyl Twice A Day (7 days) Constipation and Stomach Issues?

Hello, I have been taking this medication since last Thursday and I have until Thursday this week for BV. I have experienced a lot of stomach pain, gas, nausea and constipation, but when I do use the restroom it's very little and pretty soft. Just wondering if this is normal? I have been stocking... read more

What specifically does it mean if the prescription says 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day as needed. Do I

... take that if I have pain or do I HAVE to take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day. It seems like a dumb question but my former doctor seems to think that I have to take the pills whether I have pain or not and has excused me from him being my doctor because I don't take the medicine unless I have... read more

Can I take my pain medication 30 minutes early occasionally?

I am prescribed 15 mg oxycodone every 6 hours for chronic pain. I took my morning dose at 5:15AM and will be due again at 11:15AM. I have a medical appointment at 11:00AM today. Is it OK if I take my meds around 10:45AM prior to leaving my house to make it more convenient rather than lug my... read more

I take 20mg prednisone 2x per day for 3 days twice a month. Will this dosage cause side effects ?

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it really has given me a quality of life back and eased my pain considerably. I have heard so many negative things about this med. Any advise?

Used a condom, it didn’t break. Still took an emergency contraceptive pill. Could I be pregnant?

Had sex last week on Tuesday 2nd, was supposed to ovulate on the 3rd. Since Wednesday the 3rd I’ve bedn having pain near where my ovaries are. The pain got worse on Saturday the 6th. Luckily Sunday the 7th and Monday the 8th the pain has decreased. But I also feel discomfort and when I touch the a... read more

Scared the nerve pain won’t go away?

I have severe lower back pain that’s radiating down my legs. What is radiating down my leg are these awful painful spasms. I uncontrollably move my foot in weird directions, my leg uncontrollably shakes & hurts. I understand it’s nerve pain from the doctor . Does nerve pain act like this? I’ve been... read more

Can I take a tramadol and a Xanax 6 hours apart and be fine?

How long for ezetimibe to leave your system?

My surgeon today is getting me to stop my ezetimibe saying it will help the leg pains/burning. Has anyone stopped and gotten relief on their legs? If so, how long did it take for it to start helping?

When I take Flexeril can I take Tylenol Arthritis and Advil together?

Can I take a muscle relaxer for mouth pain in my gums?

Plan B-lower left sharp pain abdominal pain 6 hours after taking it?

How concerned should I be? My husband and I had a mishap with a condom last night and I took a plan b about 12 hours later. I have felt fine all day except for some anger, I'm on Prednisone and other meds due to a MS diagnosis, and anxiety. I have a history of ovarian cysts but also diverticulitis.... read more

Anbesol - Can I use Anbesol if it expired in 2013 and how effective will it be?

Have excruciating pain on back tooth. Between the two teeth on the gum line there is a discoloration (brown) and the tooth pain makes entire mouth hurt on that side top and bottom. Can expired 2013 Anbesol help

Can I take acetaminophen PM and naproxen together?

I take acetaminophen pm at night to help me sleep at night and the doctor gave me a prescription for naproxen. Can I take them both?