Pain Questions (Page 14)

Gabapentin - does everyone taking this medicine gain weight?

I just started taking this medicine gabapentin. For pain in my neck. I hope I don't gain weight. Thank you

Safe to take expired Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

I have a bottle of 5/325 hydrocodone APAP oral tablets prescribed to me on December 8, 2011. I kept them in their original orange bottle with the lid fastened on. Another thing, they were in a closed drawer in my bathroom roughly 10 feet from the shower. I was wondering if they would cause any... read more

Methadone Withdrawal - Want to get off Methadone but wondering the best way?

Hello I have been on 135 mg of Methadone a day at a clinic for over 3 1/2 yrs now and I recently lost my job and dont have the money to pay for the clinic right now and they are starting me on MSW (medically supervised withdrawal) or so they call it, starting tomorrow, they will start dropping my... read more

Is there anyone out there with Chronic Pancreatitis?

I have been dealing with chronic pain from Pancreatitis for 13 1/2 years now. I haven't really talked to alot of people with this and was just wondering if anyone is having all these feelings that I do. I was at one point seeing a counselor but then my insurance changed after I got divorced and I... read more

Fibromyalgia, anyone taking Gabapentin (neurontin) have stomach pain?

My doc upped my dose and ever since then I've had stomach pain. YET, I took an Ibuprofen Tuesday night, and that stuff tears up my tummy! Just wonder if anyone else has this, or am I an odd duck (don't answer THAT part, guys! lol) Or could it be from Zanaflex? I am playing musical muscle relaxers... read more

Neurontin - how long does it take for the meds to work and make to pain go away?

Can you give hydrocodone to dogs? If so, what dosage?

I have a 13 year old Rott who has hip and joint pain. I want to ease her pain as much as safely possible.

My toes are clenched up and my doctor had never seen anything like it. Anyone have any ideas?

Anyone had this problem or have any ideas to treat it? My inner 3 toes are clenched up 24/7. It hurts so badly that it makes it hard to sleep. It makes it difficult to walk. Also the clenching is so bad that my big toe constantly overlaps on top of the toe next to it. My leg is starting to hurt... read more

Does anyone have sweating with Cymbalta (duloxetine)?

I've been on Cymbalta for close to 2 years for musculoskeletal pain from RA and SLE. I have extreme bouts of uncontrollable sweating even after all this time. I thought it was going to be a temporary side effect that I would eventually get over. Now, here I am... 23 months later and still... read more

I lost the instructions on my pill bottle to take isosorbide I don't know How many tablets to take a

... Trelegy and have a coronary artery disease chest pains do from years of smoking but I quit for 6 years going on 7 now

Has anyone reported sexual problems after starting lyrica?

LYrica has done wonders with my nerve pain from post surgery and back problems but I have had problems becoming sexually aroused and difficulty having an orgasm.

Has anyone taken Losartan & had muscular and joint pain & did it disappear once body adjusted?

After taking benicar for a few years I've switched to Losartan because of the cost?'ve been on Benicar for quite a time, but my doctor switched me to losartan because of the high expense of Benicar. After taking it for nearly two weeks, I do seem to be experiencing more pain than normal( I have... read more

Why have most doctors stopped prescribing carisoprodol for severe muscle spasms?

Why do they prefer Lyrica over soma for muscle spasms, and severe neurological painful conditions, because Lyrica has many terrible side effects according to my own experience between the two!

Is there a good alternative to Linzess?

Hello everyone. I have been prescribed by my doctor with Linzess. I have chronic GI disorders abdominal, pain, feeling bloated (severely uncomfortable). I started yesterday but when I woke up this morning, I had this pain, distention in my whole abdomen that extended to both sides. I took 3 aspirin... read more

Cymbalta and diarrhea?

I have been experiencing severe diarrhea since starting Cymbalta after two weeks. I stopped the drug for 10 days and have noticed improvement. I have also noticed severe increase In my pain level. Has anybody else experience severe diarrhea with cymbalta?