Pain Questions (Page 148)

Neuropathy pain suddenly worse?

I was given prednisone for a flare up of Neuropathy pain in the right foot for a course of 12 days. After the pills were gone my pain returned to its normal levels before the flare up. But about a week later, after no longer taking the steroids and the pain has returned 10 times worse. It is as if... read more

Does sertraline withdrawal increase joint pain?

Hi I have recently stopped sertraline after 3 months due to sensitivity firstly I reduced from 100 mg down to 50mg then 25mg over a couple of weeks .I have now stopped them altogether a week ago my joint pain in knees and other areas are considerably worse I just wondered if anyone else has... read more

Pain at the bottom of feet?

Can I take acitretin, sulfasalazine and ibuprofen together?

I am taking one 25 mg Acitretin 1 x day for psoriasis; 500 mg sulfasalazine 3 x day for IBS and having significant back pain from arthritis. I would like to take 2 200 mg ibuprofen 2 x day for arthritis pain in back. Can I safely add ibuprofen?

Oxcarbazepine - Chest pain? Sudden spasms?

I'm curious if anyone experiences chest pain, burning in their chest, or stabbing feelings in their chest, and sudden shakes or short episodes of tremors on Trileptal. I'm having a lot of that and it's definitely not anxiety. In case this is important information: I'm not bipolar and I don't... read more

Does Lyrica cause tingling/numbness in hands?

I took Lyrica a year ago. A few weeks after I started, my joint pain got much worse, I had back pain that I’d never had before, and my hands got so tingly and numb that I couldn’t do simple things like comb my hair and hang on to the comb. It’s been about 9 or 10 months since I’ve stopped taking it,... read more

Depo Injection causing bleeding after sex and extreme pain during?

I am wondering if anyone else has had the same issue as myself. I have been on the Depo injection for around 3-4 shots worth now. My first injection went well, my periods were slightly irregular but I had no other issues. Gradually I then began experiencing extreme pain during sex, especially when... read more

Is Celebrex the easiest on your digestive system?

I read that Celebrex more specifically targets COX 2 inhibitors, thus possibly resulting in less irritation of the stomach and intestines. Do you think this is true? I have diverticulitis. Thanks! New member here.

Pain management after surgery in the middle of the ‘opioid crisis’. What to do?

I need to have multiple orthopedic surgeries, but friends and some doctors are telling me to postpone them because I won’t get pain management in recovery. Is this true? I'm in pain now, but I don't want to be in more pain recovering from surgery. I need a knee replacement, and a synovial joint m... read more

Has anyone switched from buspirone to Effexor with good results for pain and anxiety?

I’ve been on buspirone since July of last year. It just isn’t helping my anxiety. I need to take a small dose of clonazepam daily to feel slightly human. The doctor suggested we switch to Effexor. My sister takes it with good results, so I’m hoping it will also work for me. But I’m scared to switch ... read more

What is the difference between oxycodone and hydrocodone?

Has anyone experienced eye pain using Zoloft 100 mg?

I noticed sharp stabbing eye pain in left eye about 3 months into Zoloft 100 mg useage for PTSD, Depression. These type of drugs are known to concentrate and work in the brain... near your eyes, and Patient Insert does state Near Angle Glaucoma, it happened to me. Has anyone else experienced eye... read more

Acetaminophen - Neck pain shoulder pain hand pain?

Does it pill IP 272 have Bactrim in it I need to know as as possible please. I am in severe pain?

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Sharp eye pain caused by latanoprost?

I've been prescribed latanoprost (generic version as the pharmacy was out of stock on the more expensive brand) after having ICL surgery which caused my eye pressure to rise. After 1 week use I'm having sharp eye pain that doesn't go away. Has anyone else experienced this?