Bone Questions (Page 2)

What is the best medicine for a broken bone?

I have broke my top arm close to rotator cuff that does not require surgery as per doctor. They immobilized arm with sling. I I have been taking percocets 10's 3 to 4 times a day. They are not totally effective in taking pain away. I I keep a dull ache in whole arm pretty much constant. This break... read more

After reading the reviews I don't want to take Prolia.What am I going to do?

I started osteoporosis at 39 and I'm now 66 My spines great but my hips are deteriorating according to my bone density I've already tried the Fosamax for 5 years and then went off as it doesn't do anything more than where it was but that was my mistake never go off Now they want to put me on Prolia... read more

Neulasta - What can I use for the bone pain in my legs?

I had my first injection 10 days ago and the pain started in my legs at day 9. I have used Claritin and Tylenol with no relief.

Recently put on Tramadol 50mg for chronic neck pain from herniated disc & ostophytes, no use?

Have ostophyteson nearly all of the bones in my neck! I have a lot of trouble taking narcotic due to strange side effects. This has done absolutely nothing for my pain! Has anyone else had the same problem?

How do I know if Prolia is increasing my bone density and building strong dense bone tissue? Will m?

I have had two Prolia injections and am scheduled for another one in October. My main side affects are aching muscles, primarily in my hips, mainly at night while sleeping and walking during the day . A 2013 Dexa Scan revealed that I was at a -4. My doctor said that she had never seen a number that... read more

I have pain in my shoulder/ arm that feel like I hit my funny bone?

Hi! I need help. I have had extremely bad pain in my shoulder/arm for about 7 months now. It is aggravated by exercise, but it doesn't actually hurt during the exercise. I have just noticed that the day after exercise (which involves simple stuff like running for as little as 15 minutes and doing... read more

Voltaren Gel - Does Voltaren reduce bone pain?

A friend had a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula one year ago. The fracture has healed, but he still has inflammation and superficial and deep bone pain. How deep is Voltaren gel absorbed

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Methocarbamol - how long does it take to work after the 1t dose?

Just was prescribed methocarbamol after surgery and staples removed today for repair of a broke humorous bone. My script says to take 1 tab every 8 hrs (500mg) but I've taken 1 and then 3hrs. later another as it doesn't seem to be helping. Can I take anything else with it to eleviate the pain. I... read more

How long can you safely take 300mg. Gabapentin, 3X daily?

I have had 2 back surgeries including a double-fusion using my own bone. After 20 years I developed terrible back pain and sciatica. An MRI showed significant arthritis, calcification and stenosis. I also have migraines and the Gabapentin has helped a lot in both areas, with minimal side effects.

Gabapentin - my dog is taking 1 100mg every 12 hrs for pain... can I give him another for pain at?

... night... he is 102 pounds... has bone cancer in leg ... trying to help him sleep

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

Oxycodone - Who do you notify when a pain clinic ignores level of pain?

I have chronic pain lumbar area. Cancer in 2013 required titanium rod cage and bolts around lumbar spine Fragile bones have 5 different cracks. I take 15ml oxycodone 6 times a day. Have asked for 1 extra pill a day so I can have a life besides laying on the couch or sitting in a recliner. I now... read more

Norco for dental pain. Is it any good or not? Which one is better?

Had extensive work done to my mouth,extractions bone grafts scraping drilling was prescribed Norco for pain. I took two with only a slight relief in awful pain does this stuff work for dental pain? If not what does work. Is anything better and does ice placed on your face help.

Bone Spurs - Bone spur at C2. Waiting for pain management appointment?

Bone spur is encroaching on nerve root. Will steroid injection help? I get intense pain, 10 out of 10, when I turn my head.