Pain Questions (Page 96)

Double dose of meloxicam?

I have unbearable pain from arthritis in my back and knees. My doctor has me on meloxicam 15 mg. once daily. It is not helping my pain at all, and it's so hard to be productive. That is not an option, as I'm raising 3 step children full time. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday, other than to... read more

What pain meds can I take on Plavix?

Can I take Norco and gabapentin together safely?

Can omeprazole be used for nausea?

Think have food poisoning? I have nausea, diarrhea, pain, aching in stomach. Would omeprazole help?

Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day versus meloxicam 15 mg in the morning?

I have been on ibuprofen 600mg one in the morning and one at night for a long time. My Doctors have taken me off that and put me on meloxicam 15 mg one in the morning and it is no way near as effective. Many of you have experience with meloxicam 15 mg, can you tell me please how long should I give... read more

Prednisone and Surgery: I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and need hip replacement surgery?

In the process of preparing for a hip replacement surgery, they found that I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica 3 weeks ago. I was in such debilitating pain, so the Prednisone really has helped the PMR. Unfortunately, the orthopedic surgeon will not do the hip replacement surgery until I get my Prednisone... read more

How long can Tylenol-Codeine #3 take to start easing pain?

My dentist prescribed me Acetaminophen codeine #3 tablets, I am to take one tab every 8 hours. I took my first one over an hour ago and have no relief. It is for my serious cavity/headache pain. I have read for some people this med doesn't work.

I take .25 mg Xanax at night to sleep...if I don't take it, I don't sleep?

Currently I am in a lot of pain from wisdom teeth extraction. Oral surgeon gave me Percocet but I am nervous to take it at night when I have had the Xanax... anyone have any experience with this?

Can I give tramadol to my cat for pain?

My Adderall 20mg XR is causing severr muscle pain, headaches, and mood swings.

Should I tell my doctor? I've been taking Adderall 20 mg XR for over 2 months now, and I just don't like what it's doing for me. Severe pain, moody, and I seem overwhelmed more now. I really want to try Vyvanse.

How strong is hydrocodone acetaminophen 5 - 325 mg compared to a hydrocodone 7.5?

What is causing pain in my arm with Nexplanon?

I am having random, sharp pains in my arm where my Nexplanon implant is. The pain shoots all the way down into my hand and up into my shoulder. I typically gently rub the implant and the pain slowly subsides. I am also having head aches and lower abdominal and back pain. What could be causing this?... read more

How long is a Lidoderm patch active after expiration date, if the envelope has never been opened?

The ones I have expired 10/2015. A co-worker gave them to me because I had always had an aching back after work. I never found them helpful in easing my pain. So I just kept them. Now they are very old. Should I just throw them away?

Diclofenac sodium and hydrocodone?

Can you take them together

Mupirocin ointment giving a tingling pain on a sebaceous cyst. Should we continue using it?

My husband has an inflamed sebaceous cyst and doctor prescribed mupirocin ointment to apply topically and an antibiotic to consume named cefixime. The mupirocin is giving him an extreme tingling pain and he was unable to sleep. Should we continue this medication or stop it?