Pain Questions (Page 125)

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Diclofenac, and which one is better for back pain?

Butrans - Can you build up a tolerance to the patch?

With the Butrans patch can you build a tolerance to it so it’s not as effective like pill form opioids?

Is fentanyl safe to use when you have CKD?

I have stage 4 CKD and also have chronic nerve damage so I have lots of pain. I’ve been using fentanyl patches and oxycodone for years wanting to know if it interferes with my CKD?

Does ivermectin cause vertigo dizziness and eye pain?

I have been on ivermectin for a year and a half and now. I started because I’m around many people touching them daily for my work so my doctor put me on ivermectin twice weekly 15mg, I will say I only use it probably one a week because I would get lazy with it. Eventually I gradually started to get ... read more

Can the antibiotic “Bactrim” be prescribed or used for STDs?

Recently was given Bactrim for a possible UTI but I also was possibly exposed to an STD before starting the medication. My symptoms were a dull pain in the lower abdomen, slight pain in testicles, urination was not normal, and possible prostate issue. Doctor said it could have been a bacterial... read more

Tramadol - Tramal SR 50mg night dose issues?

Just been prescribed Tramal SR 50mg 2x daily. Have just started so kind of in panic mode as this is the first time Ive been taken seriously with my pain etc - so wanting this to work... Also having major nausea issues as well.. - AM dose around 11ish - PM... around 8ish I think? Its currently... read more

I am currently deciding between amitriptyline and low dose naltrexone for about of anxiety along...

... with insomnia and TMJ pain. Is LDN something that can be taken for a short period of time? Does it have a ton of reactions with other things such as gabapentin or alcohol? Both are only taken were used occasionally. Does this medication tend to help well with sleep anxiety and pain?

What's wrong with me? Everytime I make a certain move it hurts.

When I push in my right side it hurts? I have a sharp dull aching pain in the upper middle part of my back that radiated to my upper right side down to my lower side in my stomach. What's going on? I have congested heart failure,HBp,type 2 diabetic, high cholesterol, and had a complete thyroid... read more

Blue emu effects on anti depression drugs and serotonin?

Does this pain cream interfere with Zoloft, trazodone buspar serotonin

Should Tylenol be taken with food or not?

Fioricet - Why won't my doctor prescribe Floricet?

I have daily headaches but no doctors I have seen will give me a prescription. My pain specialist just wants to give me medial branch blocks or steroid shots in my head and a med called baclofen. None of these work. They say it is cervicogenic headaches neck origin but I know it is also stress... read more

Where can I find a pharmacy that can get Tramadol from the manufacturer, TEVA?

I have been taking Tramadol since 2008 when my pharmacy provided it from the manufacturer, TEVA. It was the BEST. NOW — my pharmacy has switched manufacturers, and I’ve not been able to get this med made by TEVA. I just want to know if anyone has found a pharmacy that WILL supply the Tramadol from T... read more

Guaifenesin - Mucinex 600mg twice day for an elderly woman?

I am a 82 year old woman, was in a lot of daily joint pain, medicines that have been given by rheumatologist do not work, I am almost crazy with pain and no relief until I tried the Mucinex and tramadol 50mg tab, prescribed on Thurs. Taking Crestor, heart palpitations Cartia, prednisone 5mg,... read more

Miralax and still in pain?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and have... read more

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not losing hair just very itchy and painful at times. Just wondering if Cymbalta can cause this.