Chronic Pain Questions (Page 15)

Butrans - Other than the placement on your upper arms. ..where else can you apply the patch?

I sweat alot and they tend to not stay on for the full week...

Are there any alternatives for duloxetine if using for pain relief? Lost insurance!

Is there an alternative to duloxetine? I'm taking it for chronic oain. I lost my insurance for 3 months and I only have a few pills left. Was wondering if there is something I can do for 3 months if the Pain gets worse to take the place of duloxetine?

Can I take my pain medication 30 minutes early occasionally?

I am prescribed 15 mg oxycodone every 6 hours for chronic pain. I took my morning dose at 5:15AM and will be due again at 11:15AM. I have a medical appointment at 11:00AM today. Is it OK if I take my meds around 10:45AM prior to leaving my house to make it more convenient rather than lug my... read more

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of... read more

Does Belbuca cause weight gain? I'm on 75mcg twice a day for a week now Gained like 6-8 pounds.?

I am on belbuca for Chronic pain in my neck with degenerative dics disease possible fibromyalgia. I'm on 15 mg Adderall so my weight stays right around 125-127 am at 134 Only 5'2

Is Tramadol OUYI 101 immediate release or extended release?

Buprenorphine - Why am I not getting pain relief?

With the 10mcg patch I was prescribed oxycodone 10mg IR. I was told the oxycodone is for breakthrough pain. Prior to these prescriptions I was on oxycodone 10mg IR. I was getting good relief using just the oxycodone but I usually had to take 2 pill at a time. When I took a bad fall or had increased... read more

Trintellix - Sex problems on anti-depressants?

Does Trintellix prevent you from having an orgasm? I had this problem on a very low dose of Duloxetine, I also gained 10 pounds. I am very sensitive to side effects so I’m wondering how others have been effected.

How does a person withdraw from oxycodone?

I am taking three per day @ 10/325mg. My pain levels on some days are between 8-10. I have been using these prescribed medicines for approximately six months

Hydrocodone for chronic pain?

Im taking hydrocodone for chronic pain. Should I wait until I feel pain to take it or should i take it before the pain starts?

Tapentadol - will Nucynta side effects go away?

I would appreciate any help in this topic as I'm at a loss for pain management. I have been living with chronic pain for over 3 years. After trying almost every nerve and pain medication, the only thing that has truly controlled my pain is Nucynta. After being on the ER 150MG/day for a few... read more

Switch from hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

I was taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen and ran out 24 hours ago, can I now take tramadol? I cannot refill my hydrocodone/acetaminophen for 6 more days and I am in severe pain

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

Does Alvogen oxycodone work as well as brand name Percocet for chronic pain?

Dilaudid - Does Dilaudid help with severe constant pain?

I have constant pain from a stroke.I am at a level 10 on the pain scale if I am awake. I take 4 mg of Dilaudid every 4 hours and it doesn’t touch my pain. What else should I try?