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For chronic pain is it better to use tramadol or Tylenol #4?
For treating back pain and upper leg pain, General all over body pain due to fibromyalgia including chronic headaches
What is Usual Dosage & Maximum Dose of Effexor XR?
bc/bs won't approve effexor XR 300 mg each day for major depression in a chronic schizophrenia patient because they say this exceeds the maximum dosage.
Best sleeping pill for longer term use?
I have chronic pain and have trouble sleeping it takes a little while to fall asleep but i wake up 5-6 times a night and toss and turn and have a very hard time getting back to bed the slightest noise seems to wake me up and i even wear earplugs. Im wondering whats the best sleeping pill for longer... read more
How do I find doctors that currently accept medicaid?
I have rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroid and obviously, chronic pain. I lost my job and insurance this past January and have recently received medicaid. I was on 30mg morphene sulfate timed release with (4) 15mg breakthrough per day, and Humira. My GP has me on .225 mg of... read more
Has anyone else had hair loss when takin amitriptyline?
Ive been taking 25mg of elavil at bedtime for about 3 months for interstitial cystitis. It does help a little with the chronic pain, but doesnt touch most of my back and pelvic pain. Before i started this i never slept through a night, getting up from 1-10 times in one night to pee. Im currently... read more
Am looking for an alternative for Pregabalin 225mg twice a day???
Hi friends, I have been battling fibromyalgia (FmS) & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME for a number years now and feel i need some alternative for the Pregabalin I am on for nerve pains & aches along with other meds such as BuTrans pain patch & Celecoxib! Thanks for any info... God bless you all... read more
Is it possible for amitiza to cause weight gain?
Hello- for the past 3 months I have been taking amitiza for my ibs in combination with dulcolax. After months of not seeing results from other medications, this actually worked! I am no longer chronically constipated, and my doctors are considering dropping the dosage given my progress. HOWEVER in... read more
I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m down to ... read more
Belbuca (300mcg) HELP!! Pharmacy problems, can't find it!?
Why is this happening. I have chronic pain from several different diagnosis. Been taking BELBUCA (300 mcg) for a couple of years, now all of a sudden can't get it. I have been calling around pand can't find anyone with it. Anyone else having a problem? Thanking you all in advance. Anyone taking... read more
Prednisone for chronic back muscle pain?
my boyfriend has had ongoing muscle pain in his back for some time, often to where he cannot move at all. the chiropractor says he needs to stretch more and we have an inversion table but nothing seems to help him any suggestions??
Soma for chronic tension/migraine headaches?
I was prescribed Soma by my neurologist after he diagnosed me with having tension and migraine headaches. I take one at night before bed. My "regular" doctor who was to continue writing the prescription for me said that I could not be on them for any extended amount of time because the risk of... read more
Dosage and duration of Augmentin-625 for sinusitis?
Hi, I am in rural India and have no access to a doctor. I have chronic sinusitis and have Augmentin-625 to treat it. How many days should I take it for? I bought it at the pharmacy here - they sell it in packs of two. Does that mean I only take it for one day (morning and night)? Or should the... read more
What will my doctor perscribe next if naproxen is not working AT ALL??
i'm also sceared about taking NSAID's and i dont want on one, what else could she give me thats not an NSAID but that will take away my chronic pain?
Has anyone tried LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone)?
It's sounds too good to be true! It's for the treatment of chronic pain especially fibromyalgia. It's an opioid antagonist. It sure would solve the problems of dealing with these pain centers!