Pain Questions (Page 33)

My toothaches won't stop?

I can't bare the pain these toothaches and because of that I'm taking a ton of ibuprofens. I've been taking about 6 200mg ibuprofens on a regular basis for the past 3-4 weeks. Some days I'll take about 10-12. I started taking more and more as the pain would not go away. The most I have taken was... read more

Venlafaxine - muscle and joint aches on 37.5 Effexor ER (venlafaxine)?

I started this medicines 4 months ago for on/off anxiety. Since then I’ve had terrible muscle and joint aches in my shoulders and arms. Plus I’ve had lower abdominal pain continuously. Been thru a battery of tests with normal results. My aching and pain is real! They say it isn’t a side effect of th... read more

I am facing a total hip replacement due to bone on bone with no cartridge left in one of my hips.

I have been in chronic pain and severe arthritis pain for 25 years and I’m not getting treatment for it until now, I recently got an orthopedic surgeon appointment at the first meeting my X-rays showed my fears my left hip has degenerated to bone on bone extremely painful and also rheumatoid a... read more

Anyone had lisinopril cause muscle pains and twitching?

After about 3 weeks on it, i started noticing muscle pain around my knees and thighs. I also got muscle twitching that started in my legs and moved all around my body.

Pain in the testicles?

I was taking zoloft for 2 weeks and my doctor switched me to celexa so I wouldn't have as much of a sexual decline. A week later, my testicles started hurting like I had been kicked there. Has anyone ever experience that as a side effect of this medication. I am not taking any other meds at this... read more

Is it okay to combine these (2) meds? diphenhydramine (simply sleep pills) and oxycodone (percocet)?

... I have trouble sleeping after I take the pain killers

What mg of Gabapentin (3x daily) is equal to 200mg of Lyrica (2 x daily)?

My insurance is requiring me to take Gabapentin to see if it will work for my fibromyalgia pain, rather than continuing on Lyrica after 4 1/2 years because of the expense. I am taking 300 mg of Gabapentin 3x day. I am miserable, constant aching in the legs especially, my headaches and neck aches... read more

Is penicillin good for pain when you have a tooth ache?

Can I take aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol along with tramadol?

If the pain is really bad?

Has anyone had hemorrhoids removed by laser surgery?

Hubby has had hemorrhoids for years and finally wants to have them taken care of. What are the latest techniques on having them removed? Do they even have laser surgery for this? Or is it like a regular surgical procedure? What can he expect? Recovery time? Any help is much appreciated!!

How much Tramadol before tolerance begins?

I have what I believe to be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with a number of various symptoms. The only thing that has ever given me relief is Tramadol. I never use more than 100mg per day and skip some days. I am afraid of building up a tolerance. Anyone have an idea on the average a what frequency of... read more

For those on Methadone for chronic pain: What medications work for you for breakthrough pain?

I understand that Methadone is a large molecule and covers the opiate receptors really well, so not much else will work. I've been using Fentora for breakthrough pain, but my doctor doesn't want to prescribe that anymore. One idea is oxycodone - are there other medications that might work? Thank... read more

Can Suboxone cause severe and chronic pain?

I have been on Suboxone for 8 months now for an opiate addiction. Around 8 months ago I started having occasional back pain and told my doctor about it. I asked if it was from the Suboxone and he told me it wasn't (although it is a side effect). 4 months ago I started having constant and severe... read more

Does oxycontin help you sleep?

I have severe dics pain in my neck and bone spurs. I have tried everything pain killers and it makes me not sleep and anxious. Sould it make you sleep at night

Will different opiates (pain meds) show individually in a urine test ? Will the results come up as?

I am under a physicians (neurologist ) care , and am being prescribed 30mg. oxycodone 4x daily . On many occasions , I will need an extra dose or two for the day , and then I run out of my medicine before I'm supposed to . My Dr. tells me that my ins. will not cover a longer lasting version of this... read more