Back Pain Questions (Page 18)

Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?

I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more

Is it Ok to take 5mg/325mg oxycodone with 800mg motrin tabs?

Can tramadol be used for patient with stage 4 kidney disease?

Does use of 50mg of tramadol daily for back pain negatively affect kidney function

Should I break an ibuprofen 800mg in half before taking it?

What size tube can I get Voltenen Gel 1%?

I have a Voltaren Gel, diclofenac Sodium topical gel 1% for topical use. Can I get a bigger amount or tube than Net Weight 100g or a higher percentage topical gel. I cannot get an approval for Pennsaid.

Which is better, sulindac or ibuprofen ? I hurt my lower back , might just be a bad pull or strain?

Tramadol and alcohol?

Hi, I am new to this site, but been following it for sometime now. I have been prescribed tramadol for back pain. I know that I am not supposed to drink with tramadol, but have a dinner that I am looking forward to tonight and I am in pain. if I take 2x50mg now, is it ok if I drink 2 glasses of... read more

Do any prescription or over-the-counter drugs thin the blood and cause bruising (age 50+) ?

I recently had hip replacement surgery and was on 325 mg. of aspirin twice daily. My bruising and thin skin became so fragile that I tore my skin at the slightest bump. Now I am finished with the aspirin treatment, but my thin skin still bruises easily and tears as well. I look very much like an... read more

Meloxicam - I am allergic to aspirin, which means I can not take ibproufon, aleve, advil etc... Can?

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Can I take methylprednisolone and aleve at the same time?

When do Co-Codamol go out of date?

I was prescribed Co-Codamol back in November 2014 for back pain and still have quite a few left as the doctor prescribed me 100 for some unknown reason. I kind of threw the box out so don't know if they are still in date or not? They are still in the blister packs unopened but would they still... read more

Can I just stop Cymbalta at 30mgs once a day?

I have been on Cymbalta 120 mgs for over 10 years. My doctor recently started weaning me off of it. First, I dropped to 90 mgs for two weeks, then 60 mgs for two weeks, and now have been on 30 mgs for two weeks. Can I just go to zero now? The withdraw has been horrific and I really just want to... read more

Can one take Soma and diclofenac for sciatic nerve pain?

For sciatic nerve pain can Soma be taken with diclofenac potassium ?

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more

Ciprofloxacin - Does Cipro cause lower back pain?

On a 10 day dose for diverticulitis and only 2 days left. I am still in agony with a pain in my lower back left side, near to where the kidneys are. I don't know if this is a side effect of the Cipro or is it that this tablet isn't clearing my infection. The pain is really bad, other pain... read more