Chronic Pain Questions (Page 9)

Has Norco been discontinued by all manufacturers?

I suffer with chronic pain. It's been a 10 plus year of my condition. I only take the Norco when my pain levels are seven or above. The generic DOES NOT work like the Norco, and you end up taking more meds than necessary. I can go for three days or more depending on my activity. My pharmacy... read more

Has any one had the problem of oxycodone stop working as well as it used to?

I have been on the same dosage for over 5 years now and it only lasts for half the time it used to. So I suffer just waiting to take my next dose and spend a lot of time in bed. I take 10 mgs 6 times a day every 4 hours but my pain returns in half that time. I end up having to take tylenol... read more

Prescribed Cymbalta + oxycodone for intense pain. Will this cause confusion, trouble speaking, othe?

Doctor prescribed 60mg Cymbalta plus 2.5mg oxycodone for pain in hip and lower back. Concerned about developing serotonin syndrome.

I'm new to this forum. Hi everyone! I'm a 64 year old that was prescribed Cymbalta for pain due to

... osteoarthritis. I had no earthly idea what I was getting myself into. I was up to 3 30mg pills a day. Now, I'm sguirrelly as a fish out of water... I have awful nightmares, my skin is itchy, I hear sandpaper behind my eyes, I can't concentrate on anything for more than a second, there... read more

Is anyone using "Belbuca" (buprenorphine buccal film) for chronic pain? How is it working?

How long does it take for dilaudid to take effect?

Oxycodone and arthritis, been taking oxycodone 15 mg for break through pain, my question is?

why doesn't it help arthritis? This drug WORKS but will not help arthritis pain. I also take morphine sulfate 15 mg er every 12 hours. My pm told me not to use ibuprofen for it, which I don't understand because it's not a narcotic. I have to wait to take the morphine because... read more

Percocet 10/325 - Can I take percocet and vyvanse?

Percocet 10/325 - Can I take percoct and vyvanse? I have a chronic pain condition (Chiari Malformation) and was recently diagnosed with ADHD... Thank you in advance for your help/answers! :-)

Was on cymbalta for three months and have lost over half of hair?

My dr ran every test under the sun and its still falling out. Only thing abnormal was liver enzymes but i have a fatty liver so they always r on the high side. Been off of cymbalta for almost a week if its the drug when will this problem get better? Just made apt with dermatolgist. My orthopedic... read more

I have taken 10/325 hydro & 5/325 oxy for knee pain they Don't help. What can I get thats stronger?

I have severe knee pain from traumatic arthritis from the army. I have taken 10/325 hydrocodone for 2 years now. The Doctor just switched me to 5/325 oxycodone since the hydro no longer helped, the oxy is not helping either. The VA is very hesitant to prescribe opioids or benzo's is there any... read more

Which is stronger, dilauda 8mg or roxy 30 mg?

Which 12-hour time-release medications are most effective for chronic pain management?

The FDA now requires MD's to prescribe only 12-hour medications for chronic pain management. I had been doing fine taking Percocet (5/325) 3 times per day, but am no longer allowed to do that, so I need to find an effective replacement in 12-hour formula. Please recommend some choices.

Can I take oxycodone with food? Or should I eat before/after?

I know some medications it makes a big difference to take with food, just want to be sure I get the most of it.

Extended release tramadol - I can't sleep!!?

I've been prescribed extended (slow) release tramadol, 100mg dose twice a day. The doctor said to the them 12 hours apart. The problem is I'm not sleeping... literally 4 hours a night, and by 8am I'm shattered and having to nap for an hour. Can I take them 6-8 hours apart instead or... read more

Tramadol - Can tramadol be used to treat arthritis pain?

If tramadol works for chronic pain will it work for arthritic pain? I have arthritis in my knees and feet. I have not had knee replacement and would like not to do that if there is a medication to help. I exercise, use my hot tub for water therapy and exercises from my physical therapist to try to... read more