Pain Questions (Page 12)

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??

How long does it take for Lyrica to take effect for nerve pain?

I have nerve pain and my Dr. just prescribed Lyrica. I was wondering how long is it before I will notice any relief from the pain?

Has anyone experienced feet and leg swelling after using Neurontin? How long does it last?

My doctor started me on Neurontin for pain that I've had in my back. I was very happy with the outcome. It took the pain away and it is not a narcotic! The downside began after a week or so, I noticed that my feet and legs were very swollen. I read on the package that this is a rare side effect.... read more

How to come off an addiction to pain pills without rehab?

i need to know how to get off pain killers without going to rehab. i have a very bad pain pill addiction but dont have time to go to rehab because of work. i will take just about any pain pill. lortab, darvocet, percocet, morphine, tramadol, anything and i cant stop taking them i have to have them... read more

Soma - Why won't doctors prescribe it anymore?

I've had severe chronic pain for a very long time. Due to blood work and negative mri, I've been left with a very weak foundation of a fibromyalgia diagnosis. I've asked three doctors to prescribe me this drug, and yet they'd rather put me on OxyContin butrans or vicotin. They say the risk of... read more

Is there a good non narcotic pain med besides tramadol?

I have fibromyalgia and several hernia repairs therefore a lot of belly pain not to mention generalized pain. My doc wont give me tramadol because of the antidepressants I'm on. Does anyone know of any other pain medication besides over the counter that will help my severe pain? I can't take... read more

Nerve damage causing muscle to spasm and cramp. the pain is unbearable!

What does anyone reccomend for muscle pains in my legs, back, pretty much all over the body. Muscle spasms are the best I can to describe the problem. Nerve damage is causing the muscles to cramp. Besides muscle therapy I need something else to decrease my pain. I've got heated padding, vibrating... read more

Has anyone experienced hair loss while taking tramadol?

I have been taking one 50 mg tablet daily for about 6 months. I have half the hair I did before. just not growing back after losing them. I just thought someone may be experiencing this also. I have had other medical tests to determine a cause.

Withdrawal - I have been on methadone maint. for 16 years. Recently, after being seriously f'ed with

... at my clinic, I've found myself in the uncomfortable position of having to do a very rapid detox. Frankly, my head is so messed with, that I've been having extremely serious panic attacks every day when I go to get dosed. At this point, I'm more scared to go to the clinic, than I am to detox! ... read more

Has anybody had muscle and joint pain since taking Abilify?

I have been taking Abilify for well over a year but about 9 months ago started having severe right hip pain on sitting to standing and vice versa, walking and climbing stairs. It is now muscle pain and weakness and spreading into my other hip and pain in my back. I see there is an odd chance it is... read more

Lingering bone and joint pain after reclast?

Hello, I've had lingering bone, joint and muscle pain starting 24 hours after my first reclast injection. My doc said it wasn't related but I don't believe it, and the Aclasta (reclast) hotline said it could happen (esp if you have fibromyalgia, which i do), though it was unusual. Has anyone else... read more