Pain Questions (Page 73)

Are Lidocaine patches effective in treating lower back pain caused from bulging disc and arthritis?

Had to stop Gabapentin due to weight gain - now how to lose weight and what to use for neuropathy?

I really liked LaurieShay's eating plan for weight loss after Gabapentin use and will try it! However, now that I am off Gabapentin, what to use for pain management for horrible peripheral neuropathy which I have had since 2005? Have been using Vicodin 3x/day for 6 years but it really didn't quell... read more

Omeprazole - How long does it take for 20 mgs taken twice a day to leave you system?

I was taking 20 mgs for a month then doc suggested to double the med because I was still getting stomach pains. Gastro doc suggested I double the dose..taken 12 hours apart. I was slammed with all the major side effects. :( I have stopped all the med, but need to know how long it will take to clear... read more

Should I be very concerned about left arm pain after taking adderall ?

I have been taking a generic of adderall for a few months now and have noticed an ache in my left arm. I am taking it for ADD, and I am in good physical health.

Does anyone use celebrex for sciatic pain?

I don't want to use tramaol or lyrica. Any recommendations?

Plavix - Will Side Effects Go Away?

I just started taking Plavix after having a stent placed for leg swelling a few days ago. I am having some shortness of breath and mild pain in my chest but tolerable. I get winded if I walk more than 100 feet. Will these side effects go away as my body gets used to the med or are they here to stay?

Is the lidocaine ointment usp5% good for arthritis flare up in my knees I also have neuropathy and?

I used to use the patches but they were mote hassle keeping them on where the pain is at so dr.Wrote me the ointment instead so is it god for arthritis pain also..Thanks

Penis pain! I have a bruised penis and it hurt. Haven't seen any improvement. What do I do to help?

It happen during aggressive sex but me and my girlfriend have a lot of it. I happen to miss my mark so to say and my penis did not penetrate when I thrusted aggressively. So my penis got tucked down and the base of my shaft hit. I did not feel any pain at the moment and didn't even notice anything... read more

Can I take Co-codamol with Ibuprofen tablets together at night for bad sciatica pain in left leg?

Lump on chest pain around heart/left lung area?

I have recently been having some pain that I thought was to do with my heart, but I have felt around my chest area and on the left side I have found a small lump but it feels like it should be apart of my bone, it feels very hard. I get sharp pains around my heart/left lung area at least once a... read more

What happens next when Golytely doesn't work?

I have chronic constipation from opioids. I don't have ins and last week ended up in the er for extreme pain. I should probably add that I have a rectal prolapse. My Dr had told me to go in if that happened, btw. I hated going to the ER for constipation, but you can literally feel the hard poop... read more

What is the best medicine for a broken bone?

I have broke my top arm close to rotator cuff that does not require surgery as per doctor. They immobilized arm with sling. I I have been taking percocets 10's 3 to 4 times a day. They are not totally effective in taking pain away. I I keep a dull ache in whole arm pretty much constant. This break... read more

Prescribed magnesium citrate for constipation, this is not the normal for me!?

Have a terrible stomach ache with nausea and heartburn, my lower abdomen was in all sorts of pain and the ER thought I my appendix was bad only to find the my digestive tract is full of feces! I was prescribed magnesium citrate and it did work (I think)..But my concern is oes the magnesium citrate... read more

How long does a shot of Toradol last?

I suffer from migraines went to doctors today and I got a shot of Toradol. How long does a shot of Toradol last?

Facing Gall Bladder removal without stopping my Plavix (blood thinner)?

I'd been having "chest pains" since June of 2016. After repeated ER visits, a catherization was done to find a blockage of 80%. A stent was placed, but the pains continued. They were quite severe at times. After numerous GI tests, they found my gall bladder was "inflamed and dying." So this Friday,... read more