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What's the best pain relief you chronic pancreatitis patients have found (including opioids)?
I take Xtamza ER for my chronic pancreatitis pain. It's a long acting oxycodone. The dose is 13.5 mg twice a day. It's fairly effective but I think I'm going to talk to my pain doctor about increasing or changing to something else. Just curious about others luck. I've been... read more
Withdrawal - I’m currently taking Tylenol 3 for chronic pain. 4 a day. My pain is increasing my...
... doctor talked with me about a stronger pain med. What would be a good pain med?
Help with chronic insomnia?
I have had chronic insomnia for over 1 month, I have tried everything including CBD oils, zopiclone, melatonin etc. My heart constantly palpitates. I have been reading that Mirzapatine will help me. Any other ideas?
Amitriptyline - amitriptyline does or quit working after 9 months?
I am on amitriptyline for 9 months 10 mg. Wonderful drug for anxiety, depression, Interstitial Cystitis, and gerd disease!! However... it came with chronic consitpation working on getting on the right medication for that I have tried everything almost. So.. I noticed my worrying , anxiety, bladder... read more
How do I get off Xanax and Klonopin at the same time?
I’ve been taking Klonopin during the day (1mg) and Xanax at night (1/2-1mg) I’ve been taking Klonopin for a long time - about 25 years, until a few months ago. Began Xanax, but not for very long. Now I’m off both and having weird withdrawals. I feel like an electrical impulse is... read more
Is Zoloft or Effexor effective for PTSD (w BPD)? See other diagnoses please?
I suffer from PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Acute Anxiety, BPD, and OCD. I also have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As far as the BPD, the main problem is my impulse control and my anger management. The rest are pretty explanatory. PTDS is moderate-severe, OCD is moderate,... read more
Questions re buprenorphine patch?
I have been prescribed the above patch for chronic pain 10 mcg. I also take Percocet and Neurontin - for at least 30 years. Will I be OK? I also know you have to be careful with heat. What about if you have a hot flash? Pain management doc said I could use Percocet for breakthrough pain if needed.... read more
Chronic prophylactic treatment in psychiatric meds, especially lithium. Is a daily dose necessary?
Often maximum therapeutic levels necessary in bipolar disorder? The cyclical nature of manic depression has lapses of 3 to sometimes years of "episodes". A daily dose inevitably has an effect on the heart, skin, brain, and especially the kidneys. Once again, I have mentioned before that... read more
Does diarrhea go away after being on Trulance a while?
I am 50 year old and have had chronic constipation since childhood. My GI doc just put me on Trulance this past Wednesday. I love that I am going so much, but I do hope it settles down a bit. I am thinking of taking 1/2 a tab instead of a whole one. Diarrhea mixed with normal.
Low Back Pain + Losartan?
I have read users comments , while I have chronic low back pain ( 3 Spine Surgeries ) I have excruciating low back pain ( current episode without any know reason - bending or twisting etc . A Doctor I saw in the past - If there were issues He would ask “ What is different ? “ I... read more
Must quit cannabis because of drug interaction?
How to quit cannabis? I suffer from fibromyalgia which causes chronic pain, insomnia, and have a lot of stress in life. I keep slipping up! I'm on a drug to reverse my fibromyalgia and cannabis blocks the drug from working.
Spinal Cord Injury - Prialt users for SCI chronic pain?
Gabapentin and Baclofen stop helping. Epidurals and finally got a pain pump and try Dilaudid. Just got on prialt. Can you tell me what to expect? Is there anything else I can try? I've also tried acupuncture.
Has anyone been prescribed Lamictal for neuropathic pain?
My GP recently reduced my Lyrica dose and put me on Lamictal 75mg for a chronic pain in my neck following a TBI almost seven years ago. Thanks in advance. :)
Accidentally took 25mg Topamax?
This morning I mixed up meds not thinking straight and being extremely tired and ended up taking my girlfriends Topamax 25mg for chronic migraines instead of Lexapro 5 mg I’m a bit worried as what side effects I might have from accidentally taking this, should I be fine in 24hrs?, and will I... read more
How does Prolia compare to Boniva? My mom is 83.
She has chronic illnesses CHF, pulmonary obstruction,RA, and now T11 vertebra fracture, Dr recently prescribed Prolia waiting on approval at this time but reviews of drug are scaring me please help She was on Boniva years ago
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