Pain Questions (Page 16)

Gabapentin/Neurontin - Are any of you, taking Gab, experiencing little or lNO pain control?

I'm currently on a relatively high dose (perhaps one of our nurses could let me know if my dose is actually high?) of Gabapentin, 600mgs 4 x's a day and I am having very little relief, my pain has been very high since the beginning of January. (also, anyone craving sugar like mad on this med?) I... read more

How do I get the red flag removed from me? I am being seen for chronic pelvic pain?

My doctor blew me off and said it was just anxiety. Meanwhile, another doctor I was seeing in the practice wanted to do surgery for adhesions. I'm not looking to get high. I am in severe pain everyday. I do not appreciate this label because I'm only telling the truth about my symptoms. Where do I... read more

Does anyone have a good tapering schedule for tramadol?

I have been taking tramadol now for about 2 years. I am up to taking 600 mg. (3 in the morning and 3 in the evening). I started out taking it for back pain but really liked the way it gave me energy and I could get a lot done. Because of this I feel like I'm abusing it and want to get off of it. I... read more

My husband says I talk about my pain to much, that he is tired of hearing about it?

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and am in sever pain all the time. My husband who was my best friend said I talk about my pain to much and he is tired of hearing about it. He said I should stop talking about it people don't want to hear it. He said I should worry about how other people are feeling when... read more

How long does it take for Amoxicillin to work? I have strep throat with severe pain?

Been taking 500 mg twice a day. This is third day and have had five doses for strep throat. Feeling as badly if not worse with very sore throat. When should this drug start to work as a rule?

Vitamin D Insufficiency - Pain in several joints for a couple of months now?

Turned out according to my lab tests that my vitamin D is low. i've been taking vitamin D supplements, vit C calcium daily plus 15 min sunshine exposure. How long before I start feeling better?

Can I get any stories about tramadol (Ultram) thank you?

I'm a 49 year old male, I have a 30 year experience in the Paramedicine and multiple degrees in Emergency medicine, and became addicted to tramadol after a Back injury, I 'm trying to gain stories and information. I'm in the process of trying to get involved to get help to those so they will not... read more

Addiction - Does anyone know how much percocets (30) cost on the street? What about Methodone?

My husband is addicted to pain pills and owes drug dealers money. How much could he possibly owe? And should I be concerned that a pill dealer could come and hurt my family. He says he has been clean for 2 months but I found methodone which he said doesn't "cost anything". I want out of this... read more

How long does it take butrans patch to reach it's full potential in pain managment?

i have been on the patch for a week and not found the relief from the pain, nor been able to sleep through the night without waking in pain. https://www.drugs.com/answers/ask/

I need help finding a pain doc who will write for meds, Pennsylvania?

I live near nothing, I really need some help finding a pain doc who will rx meds and due trigger point injections. I have had six major pelvic/abd surgery and now I have adhesions and severe pain. My pain doctor retired and his practice has changed the doc there said I should not get trigger point... read more

Cymbalta - does this make you sweat at night?

I'm taking cymbalta for pain and depression. I was reading someone else's post and they said that Cymbalta makes them sweat at night. I did not realize that night sweats were one of the side effects. How many here have had this happen to them? I know I'm in menopause. Right after my hystertomy I... read more

Is Tylenol a blood thinner?

Having surgery a week from today. I have pain from a muscle strain in lower back. I can't take ibuprofen because I'm having surgery in a week. Can I take Tylenol for pain? I think the issue is taking meds that are blood thinners.

Can I quit Effexor and start Cymbalta tomorrow, not sure what to do?

I have fibro,chronic fatigue,R.A and other fun stuff too!I have been taken effexor 150 for pain and depression.I just got the cymbalta and i need to know if I can quit the effexor and start cymbalta 2mrrow. I take a lot of meds-doc says its that or misery,rest of my life.The effexor was great at... read more

Has anyone experienced increased back and joint pain while taking Eliquis for A Fib?

Have been on Eliquis for afib about 6 months twice A day and began having severe pain in back hip joints all over basically. I have osteoarthritis and mild lupus but joint pain is worse when taking med . You are not supposed to stop taking abruptly but when I don't take it the pain is much much... read more

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