Pain Questions (Page 151)

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What are the side effects of Janumet?

I have very little use of my legs due to pain in my hips and neuropathy in my feet. I heard that muscle pain is a side effect?

Lyrica for post herpetic episodes?

Anyone have success using Lyrica to prevent post herpetic episodes.? I want to take it a few hours before I play tennis which triggers the post herpetic pain.

Can Vicodin and valacyclovir be taken together?

I've had shingles in my mouth, nose, eye and scalp for a week and taking valacyclovir for five days. I need a break from the pain (Tylenol and ibuprofen aren't working for me). I have an old prescription for Vicodin and I'm thinking about trying it. Does anyone have information about using Vicodin... read more

Does gabapentin cause phantom pain in the area it is being taken for, while reducing or stopping...

... the taking of this medication? Or am I still feeling pain because I am not better? I was injured with c2 and c7 pinched nerves 6months ago. Started with 300mg 3x a day. I reduced down to 1 300mg 1x a day. And now transitioning to 100mg 3x a day to further reduce in the next month. I'm not... read more

I have been on Duloxetine for 22 days. I have started to experience some side effects.

Head aches, dry mouth, constipation, ear pain and intense dreams. All of which are affecting my sleep. I am Bi-polar and already take Lamictal and Abilify, both have been great for treating my Bipolar disorder. My doctor put me on duloxetine for severe sciatica pain. How long will these side... read more

I had been on amitriptyline for three years, for chronic nerve pain in my shoulder.

I started off on just one tablet at night just to numb the pain and to help me sleep. My partner noticed a few months later that, in her words "you have changed, you're not the man I met." I instantly told her that it was utter rubbish and I was still the same man that she had met. About a year... read more

The blood flow to the brain is not good, there is pain in the neck and dizziness in the head?

What medication to use I feel like something move or hang on my throat?

No details.

Help finding a pain management doctor?

I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more

Chronic Back Pain - An old vertebra fracture of the mid-back (T-8) is now naturally fusing with with

... the vertebra above and below giving me excruciating pain. Would an operation help?

Neurotrophic Keratitis - I started oxervate (round two this week) This time I wore scleral lenses.

In order to put on drops 6 times per day, my lenses go in and out too many times. I am trying to do my dosing at night. Not sure if this is OK? Also, my eyes are SO SORE. I don't remember the pain last time

Can arm pain be neuropathy?

I have neuropathy in my feet. I have pain in both arms can it be related to neuropathy? I'm not sure who to see for this.

Tramadol importation how do I become a key distributor as a community member if harmful on a low?

Why is there a stop in the import of tramadol in Nigeria.

Topamax and leg pains? For migraines? Anyone else?

I am on 50mg twice a day for about 2 full months now, my migraines have stopped, haven't had one since March 5th, but the side effects are driving me insane, I feel like I'm losing my mind. Both of my calves are killing me, muscle pains, they even checked me for blood clots because I didn't know... read more