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Stiff/sore neck, very hard time looking up and down? Won't go away?
Yesterday in the middle of the day I noticed my neck was stiff and very sore. Especially the very back of the neck, from the base of my skull all the way down to my shoulder. It's very hard to touch my chin to my chest, I can feel my muscle straining and it feels painful. It also hurts to look... read more
I had a MRI in 2010 which said I have Spinal stenosis.My lower back pain is so bad in the morn. I?
... have to roll out of bed. It seems to be getting worse.I finally have my Medicare and have an appointment with a pain management Dr. I have been taking Oxycodone 30mg they work for about 4 to 5 hrs then my pain starts again. I had a phone consult with a surgeon and the surgery costs 100,000.00... read more
Meloxicam - will meloxican work for spinal stenosis?
I have pain in lower back and down both legs. Have been on celebrex for like forever. Always looking for the drug that will help the most. I am also on cymbalta, norco 10-325, horizant and flexerl. Still in more pain than want. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is gabapentin 300mg x3 a day for my lamber spinal stenosis too small dose? I am in constant pain?
I top it up with Tramadol 50g PRC up to 6 tabs a day which gives me a bit of relief. More than this my body will start itching. I also take 25 mg amitryptrine at night. Should I ask my GP to increase the Gabapentin dose? I am 54 yrs. Thx
How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?
I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... read more
Tramadol - does it work quickly?
I have spinal stenosis, and walking and standing is painful (but no pain when sitting or laying down). I've now taken tramadol for 3 days (initially 50mg, then 75mg, then 100mg) first thing in the morning and then 6 hours later. There has been no reduction in the pain whatsoever. I'm... 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.
Help finding a pain management doctor?
I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more
The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?
In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP)... read more
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