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I have severe PTSD and daily night terrors. Therapy is not helping, my PM Dr won't prescribe?
... anything other than Lamictal due to buprenorphine use for chronic pain. I can't do this anymore, I'm afraid I'll have a heart attack. Is there any help for me drug wise? I wake up and firmly believe I have died and can't move, just scream. Is this just me?
How do I take both gabapentine and Prilosec?
My new dr. is starting me on gabapentine 100 mg. for severe, chronic headache (24 yrs+), but I also take Prilosec for stomach ulcer/GERD problems. I don't know how to do both of these and she didn't give any advice. Also, I have a full-time job and am worried about side effects and... read more
Will Cymbalta affect my driving? Will it make me drowsy?
My doctor prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg for nerve pain in my knees. I also have lumbar spinal stenosis and I suffer from chronic pain in my lower back. I am also currently taking percocet 5/325mg 6 x day for pain. What other side affects will Cymbalta have?
I am new here and was put on tramadol for dealing with chronic pain from endometriosis. I cannot?
... afford the lap (surgery) and since long term use of narcotics is a bad idea my doctor started me on tramadol. Since there is no cure for endo., I'm looking at pain relief regularly (once a month for approx. a week) and I found that the tramadol does help. As problems have advanced, I... read more
Can Nortriptyline help with acid reflux disease?
I was experiencing bad acid reflux (silent type with bad sore thoarts) for years. My Dr. prescribe nortriptyline for some chronic pain I was having and after one 10mg dose my sore throat was nearly gone and after my second dose, I was feeling great with my sore throat. However, the nortriptyline... read more
I was wondering if anyone else here takes gabapentin for tmj nerve pain?
I have just started taking gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for my tmj nerve pain.I have had 3 tmj surgeries and the third surgery resulted in chronic nerve damage to both of my tmj joints.I also take cymbalta and 25mg of neurotripiline but so far I have had no relief from my pain and I also have... read more
After 2+ years of diaherra, bloating nausea and pain I was finally told I have Chronic Pancreatitis?
... Discovered in a CT scan. First question was how much do you drink? answer maybe one drink every 3-4 months. Dr prescribed Creon 20, took it first day, next am sore throat, same for days 2 & 3 day 4 could not speak and throat hurt really bad. Did not take pills on Sunday, am could speak... read more
How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?
I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... read more
Does Cymbalta cause heart palpitations ?
I'm diagnosed with chronic depression and have been on many antidepressants for years, some helped , but I would find my self slipping back into depression again and my psychiatrist would try another antidepressant . In June (2014) tried cymbalta within the first week had amazing results in... read more
Pain Management and Social Drinking Question?
I am with a new pain management group and I guess didn't realize how strict they have become about alcohol use. I have been in and out of pain management care since 2003 for chronic pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, back pain etc. Anyway the first time it showed up in my... read more
Nortriptyline - Scared to take Nortryptiline =\?
back in October my PHP ptescribed me. Nortryptiline for chest wall pain (costhocondritis) and did not explain what this medicine was, She just mentioned it was form 'chronic pain' when I got home i saw it was AD. Never taken any AD in my life and I know Im not depressive, but I read all... read more
Is OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg once a day good for silent reflux?
I was prescribed 40mg of OMEPRAZOLE for silent reflux once a day. The only symptom I feel is chronic cough and constant clearing of the throat. Once I start coughing then I get mucus and a runny nose. Cough and phlems can last 2 to three hours every day which it affects my daily quality of life. I... read more
Why do stimulants make me tired?
I have chronic fatigue and everything seems to make me tired. Especially stimulants.
I take 2mg of Klonopin twice daily. My doctor will not prescribe them any longer?
Will Librium keep me from withdrawals? If so, what milligram should I ask for? I have chronic panic/anxiety disorder, PTSD and depression.
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
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