Pain Questions (Page 142)

Roxicodone - Marked difference between generic oxy IR?

Have had to take 15 mg daily for severe pain ”CRPS” several years. I have noticed a marked difference between roxicodone and generic oxycodone.Has anyone had a similar experience?

Tylenol Extra Strength - I have leg pain, not cramps, in right leg during the night.

My doctor says nothing to worry about. What could be causing this? It happens 2-3 nights a week and awakes me from sleep. I am 76 years old and have no significant health problems.

How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?

I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is helping, but... read more

What's the best pain relief you chronic pancreatitis patients have found (including opioids)?

I take Xtamza ER for my chronic pancreatitis pain. It's a long acting oxycodone. The dose is 13.5 mg twice a day. It's fairly effective but I think I'm going to talk to my pain doctor about increasing or changing to something else. Just curious about others luck. I've been dealing with it for 15... read more

Will naproxen help with toothache, if not what's best?

I have a massive abscess due to a broken tooth and I am in the worst pain i've been in my whole life. I have an emergency dentist appointment in a few days time (thats quickest they could get me in). I know it sounds stupid but the pain is 24/7 it's actually making me feel suicidal now. I cant cope... read more

Withdrawal - I’m currently taking Tylenol 3 for chronic pain. 4 a day. My pain is increasing my...

... doctor talked with me about a stronger pain med. What would be a good pain med?

How do you know if its an obstruction?

Hi, have been reading many of your accounts and am trying to figure out if I need to go to ER or continue to wait it out. I have a history of abdominal pain, have been scoped every couple of years going back a decade or so, doc never finds anything wrong and says its constipation. I also have a... read more

How long should I-be taking hydralazine,astovastain, metoprolol , amlodipine?

I felt thigh muscle tightening or shrinking last summer and pain in my inner and outer leg. And toes are numb and needle sensations as well. Is this associated with medicines?

Fragmin - Emergency medicine for deep vein thrombosis. DVT?

Deep vein thrombosis with small pulmonary embolism. No pain, no shortness of breath. Taking Xa inhibitor.I work in the wilderness 3 hour from car. If this clot travels is there any emergency medicine I could self administer that would work fast?

Has anyone taken 10 mg of amitriptyline for anxiety, dizziness or pain?

Have a script for oxycodone?

I have been under the care of a pain doctor for five years. I moved to Tennessee in November. Received a script for Percocet. Went to every pharmacy in town. All said the same thing, they can't fill it because of the stranglehold the DEA has on the amount the pharmacy can dispense. I have lower... read more

Lexapro allergic reaction?

I've had severe allergic reaction to amitriptyline and pregabalin which were prescribed for pain. Dr wants to put me on Lexapro for anxiety due to.pain but I'm worried that I will react badly to it too? Reaction was seizure like body jerks.

Back pain on a constant basis?

I have 2 bulging discs in my back (L4 & L5) that give me pain in my lower left back on a constant basis especially when I stand for more than 5 minutes. I have tried many creams, patches and meds. I am presently taking Kadian which gives me very little relief. Will Salonpas help me with this... read more

Amitriptyline - can it cause testicular pain at 20mg?

I have been taking amitriptyline for a few years for lower back pain. Started at 10mg, now on 20mg. I don't think it is helping that much. Have pain in low abdomen and sometimes testicles. Could this be a side effect?

Help needed badly, after 8 years

I won't tell you how I was done after being under what I thought was a real pain doctors care for 8 years. I was done flat out wrong. That being said I will tell you I am an almost 50 year old disabled vet that can get no help from the VA. That being said in MN because of the state we are he is... read more