Chronic Pain Questions (Page 17)

Aortic Aneurysm - Thoracabdominal Aneurysm Repair?

Had an open aneurysm repair surgery on 5/22/21. On 2/22/23 had hernia surgery with mesh surgery. Still experiencing pain in my left side. Taking Oxycodone 15mg and using ZTlido pain patches! Still have pain 24/7. Surgeon states my rib cage and stomach were cut during the surgery and pain may last... read more

Oxycontin and switching to a hydrocodone?

How long should one wait before starting hydrocodone after using OxyContin for 30 days?

Use of oxycontin and hydrocodone?

Should one wait to begin taking hydrocodone after using oxycontin for 30 days?

What is a equivalent opioid for hydrocodone 10/325 for chronic pain relief that's not a ER?

I take hydrocodone 10/325 for chronic Pain relief an this shortage sucks So I'm trying to find a replacement pain med that's not a ER release or oxycodone? That is equivalent in strength to taking 7 hydrocodone 10/325 per day

Does duloxetine withdrawal cause a “pins and needles” feeling in hands or feet?

My partner was placed on 120mg of duloxetine for pins and needles or tingling feelings and numbness in her feet due to idiopathic neuropathy by a neurologist. After 1 year on this med with no impact on the pins and needles feeling or numbness the doctor said she should taper off. She initially cut... read more

Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?

Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more

Duloxetine - has anyone had success with diabetic neuropathy while on Cymbalta?

What is the difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone?

Is Cymbalta a narcotic? If so, is it an opioid?

What can substitute for lorazepam. Must be on reduction, then ending?

Moving up to 30 mg oxycodone for inoperable excruciating pain. My doctor prescribed Abilify to help me ease off 0.5mg lorazepam when start 30's. Is this true & is this the way to go when I have endogenous anxiety disorder?

Does pepsin work for indigestion?

what is acid looking such pepsin i have gerds. nothing works. doctor giving overdose which now i have chronic pain for 22 years otherwise healthy at 77 y/o someone mentioned pepsin has anyone take thi supplement

Interactions between doses of medicines I take. Don't want to cause a bad interaction?

I took Tramadol and ibuprofen at 10:30 a.m.. Trial and error, didn't work. I want to take my tizanidine and Tylenol. How long do I have to wait?

Best pain medicine to take for severe pain that works with pregabalin?

I have been prescribed Tylenol 3 for pain ( bone on bone severe arthritis in both wrists, both shoulders, both feet have advanced arthritis & my back), twice a day. I take pregabalin for nerve damage (accidental cutting of nerve during back surgery causing dead nerves in one leg from knee to... read more

Is percocet 10 325 stronger then diladud 8 mg?

Can duloxetine cause serotonin syndrome?

Last year I was admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome, after only taking 2 days of citalopram (an SSRI). My pain clinic are suggesting that I take Duloxetine (an SNRI) to see if it would have any effect on my pain levels. I've had chronic pain for 4 years now and have tried various... read more