Pain Questions (Page 95)

Is there an alternative anti inflammatory that isn't ibuprofen, nurofen etc?

I had a stroke a year and a half ago and I am not allowed to take any NSAID's. I have had a fall on the ice and am in agony and Cocodomol just isn't easing the pain!!!

How long does it take you cure H-PYLORI? I've completed the treatment but I'm still in severe pain?

I fell burning in my upper abdomen. I constantly feel like I have acid reflux in my throat, no matter what I eat fruit veggies anything makes it worse. I was on a clear liquid diet for a week and still no relief. I just don't know what else to do. My appt for the GI Dr isn't until February but I... read more

Expired tramadol hcl tabs 50 mg?

Is there any danger in taking my expired tramadol for my hip pain until my doctor appointment? Expired in 12/1014.

I have been prescribed 50 mg tramadol. Can I give that to my dog for his pain?

I have been prescribed 50 mg tramadol for my pain. Can I give that to my dog for his pain. He is about 60 pounds so I believe I would give him half 25 mg?

Can you take tramadol with naproxen?

have sever pain and I need to find out if it is ok to take both

Can I take Aleve safely while on my BP meds?

While I was on Lisinopril I was directed by my doctor to take Aleve for occasional pain and inflammation I was having in my back and thumb/wrist. Recently along with Lisinopril, another bp med, metoprolol Tartrate was added along with a low dose aspirin. When this happened I wasn't having issues... read more

Why an I having stabbing knee pain after my 3rd injection of Euflexxa?

I had my first injection and I was very happy. I thought it was going to work. I had the second injection and I had a small amount of pain. A week after the 3rd injection I am in terrible pain. I can’t lay down to sleep at night. The pain is real bad upon laying down. Throughout the day I get the s... read more

Wellbutrin SR - Anyone getting muscle pain or tendinitis on Wellbutrin?

On it for 3 weeks and getting sharp pain and dull ache in shoulder and rotator cuff area. Also crying more easily over nothing. Don’t know if it’s related to the drug or not. Wondering if I should try it for one more week.

Is 75mg of diphenhydramine hcl in one sitting safe?

I take one 25mg Benadryl pill every night during the spring (it helps me with allergies at night). But tonight I also took 2 Tylenol PM pills for some back pain without realizing they also had 25mg of diphenhydramine hcl in them as well. Should I be concerned? -I feel I need to specify that this... read more

Diclofenac - Can Voltaren be taken with blood thinners?

Mod to severe joint pain in neck hips and ankles. Heal Spurs. On xarelto to thin blood. Looking for relief.

How long does pain last after a total knee replacement?

I took 45mg. of meloxicam so what do I need to know and look out for?

I had not looked up the regular dosage. 15mg nevet worked for pain in the past. I wanted some sleep so took stronger dose. I am a bit tired now.

Prednisone to alleviate shoulder pain?

I went to the emergency room with severe pain in my left arm. Turns out the dr thinks I may have a torn rotator cuff and prescribed a five day supply of prednisone until I see my orthopedist. Pain in my shoulder is practically gone now. Is that because the prednisone is masking the symptoms or... read more

Unopened lidocaine patches. How long after expiry are they still effective?

The patches have been stored in a cool dark place. I want to use these large patches on my lower back for a temporary pain.

Can I use numbing cream if I am allergic to ibuprofen?

I have a very low pain tolerance and would like to try out numbing cream for waxing and tattoos. I've been looking at different numbing creams and the active ingredient seems to be lidocaine at around 4%. I'm not at all educated in this area and don't know if lidocaine could give me an allergic... read more