Spondylolisthesis Questions

Ibuprofen (Motrin) and Naproxen Interaction?

Posted 11 Jul 2012 • 5 answers

I was in the emergency room about 3-4 weeks ago, the attending physican gave me a script of Ibuprofen (Motrin), ok--- my family doctor had ready had me on Naproxen. The question is, should I take these two meds at the same time? Aren't these meds classified as NSAIDs? I don't think they ...

How to find good pain management clinic?

Posted 24 Oct 2010 by janem502 • 11 answers

i have kyposcoliosis lumbrosacral, L5-S1 spondylolisthesis grade 2, and radiculopathy, and hepatitis c. After 4 LONG YEARS, i finally got my acceptance letter for disability (ssd,ssi) today. Over the years i have been on many different pain medicines. I want to be able to express what medicines ...

Hi I am a 44 yr old female with multiple back problems. spondylolisthesis spinal stenosis?

Posted 24 Apr 2017 by faith2b • 1 answer

... degenerative disc disease and facet disease ThoraCIC kyphosis any help would be so appreciated. I am in so much pain... any surgery? I take pain meds but its so bad the meds don't help much!

Is it possible it's a tumor?

Posted 26 Feb 2017 by CMLxx • 0 answers

I recently went to a nurse, since I'm in the army didn't have time to go to hospital, but there's a possibility of me having Spondylithesis, as well as my X-ray showed a spot on my lower spine. I go to the doctor later this week, but still wondering. I've been having back pain, ...

I was recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis...very scared as I have been healthy my whole?

Posted 21 Sep 2016 by ugena • 2 answers

... life... and now I rely on motrin... had a cortisone shot... did nothing

Spinal cord stimulator questions?

Posted 2 Jun 2016 by Hmcgowin • 4 answers

Let me start by saying I know this is a silly question because all doctors and insurance companies are different. But I'm waiting to do the trial for the spinal cord stimulator and I'm getting anxious and impatient. I'd love various answers from people with different brands, if you ...

Amitriptyline (Elavil) Hi guys, anyone have heart arrhythmia on Amitriptyline/Elavil?

Posted 7 Oct 2013 by MacIntosh12 • 9 answers

I've been having strange heart beats, my heart will suddenly flutter for about 30 seconds, which may not sound scary, but 30 seconds of fluttering actually IS scary! I've been back on Amitriptyline for one month, could it be that? I've always had this arrhythmia, but never, ever this ...

Will I be able to make it through the weekend without taking my Gabapentin pills?

Posted 4 Mar 2016 by taco2008 • 1 answer

I am currently taking 300 mg of Gabapentin twice a day and I seem to only have one 300 mg pill left and 3x150 mg pills from January. Due to insurance renewal it will take 3 days so i have to wait till tuesday. So my question is, Will I be able to make it through the weekend and Monday without it. ...

Neurostimulator - How do I find the neurotransmitters in my area.. Missouri?

Posted 19 Feb 2016 by Joanrn • 1 answer

Diagnosised... Spondylolisthesis, DJD, arthritis of left hip, sciatica, lumbar stenosis Would it help these.

Can pregabalin 75 mg cause rapid weight gain?

Posted 24 Aug 2015 by worried0909 • 1 answer

Hi Gang, Anyone had success with Tegretol for neuropathic pain? Neurologist prescribed this for me?

Posted 24 Aug 2013 by MacIntosh12 • 7 answers

and I feel a bit leery about it, there are just SO many side effects! And some really scary ones at that. I've been feeling exhausted lately, will Tegretol just exacerbate my exhaustion? I used to be a very high energy person, but no longer, much to my chagrin! My energy has taken off with my ...

Fibromyalgia - What do you believe caused your fibromyalgia?

Posted 1 Aug 2013 by MacIntosh12 • 17 answers

Bodily trauma or a virus or anything else? There is so much info on this subject that I'd love to hear what all of you think about these theories. Viral or trauma, or is it congenital? What say all of you? Any ideas, theories, anything you'd like to say about the cause, or about ...

Hi friends and newbies - I'd like to know how long it took you to recover from spinal surgery?

Posted 21 Jan 2014 by MacIntosh12 • 8 answers

Was your pain diminished after surgery? How long was recovery period? Are you happy with your decision to have surgery? I do realize that many of us are on this site because of botched jobs, leaving us in chronic pain, but there must be some folks who have good news to report, at least I hope so. ...

Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy - Does anyone have advice about my neck?

Posted 19 Jun 2013 by MacIntosh12 • 12 answers

I've some pretty funky discs in neck and back. My neck has been hurting for about 7 weeks now and I fear that my PT treatments (beginning on Friday) will further damage my neck! I know this may be irrational, yet I am still a bit concerned! I've my MRI report and the disc to take with ...

Sciatica - What is this excruiating pain in my ribcage?

Posted 19 Apr 2012 • 3 answers

I've been experiencing this pain in my ribdcag. I have tried Toradol, Tramadol, Flexeril, and Lyrica. It hurts when I take a deep breath. Thank you in advance. -Abby