Chronic Questions (Page 8)

What is the next higher pain med than Hydrocodone 10/325?

I have been on Hydrocodone 10/325 for several years for chronic back pain. I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Hydrocodone is no longer effective. I'm looking for the next step in pain meds.

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica but no pain medication. They just refuse to prescribe it to me even though I have other health issues. I came across ketamine on Google. Has anyone tried it?... read more

I am confused about buprenorphine?

I have chronic back pain, I also have cancer. I have been on hydrocodone 10 mgs for ever now. My cancer treatment caused lymphedema in my right leg and the pain is incredible. The hydrocodone is not completely covering the pain so my cancer team is putting me on buprenorphine. Is my cancer team... read more

Urinary Tract Infection - Has anyone gone to an infectious disease doctor for chronic UTI?

Marinol - What other THC pills are available by prescription?

I smoke pot, to ease w/ chronic pain, nausea, anxiety etc.. I'd rather take a pill vrs. smoking. I benefit immensely from pot, but would be healthier not to smoke it. I'd would think? If anyone has any other names for THC pharmaceuticals, would be very appreciative!

Suboxone and surgery. Will suboxone cover the pain of a knee replacement surgery?

Help. I used heavy narcotics for chronic pain for 12 years. I won't EVER touch it again. I only have to think of the hellish month of withdrawal I went through and what life was like before to even keep my mind from going that direction. I currently use 1-2mgs. Of suboxone tape, as needed, but... read more

Baclofen - dosage for chronic lower back pain?

Hi what dose of baclofen have other found effective for chronic back pain. I'm currently on 30mg a day but its not giving me enough relief from the severe tightness and burning feeling in my back. My skin is also very hit to touch in the painful areas ( I can only describe it as though it is... read more

Xanax - Will alprazolam help my chronic back pain?

I'm on .25 mg 3 times a day and barely notice any difference in my anxiety.

Can ofloxacin ophthalmic solution be used for chronic dry eyes?

I foundn a bottle in my medicine cabinet and according to drugs.com, it is prescribed for bacteria in the eye. I was diagnosed with chronic dry eyes years ago and none of the OTC solutions don't work. I am financially unable to afford Restasis.

Recently put on Tramadol 50mg for chronic neck pain from herniated disc & ostophytes, no use?

Have ostophyteson nearly all of the bones in my neck! I have a lot of trouble taking narcotic due to strange side effects. This has done absolutely nothing for my pain! Has anyone else had the same problem?

Constipation - Chronic - Has anyone heard of Digestic by Mimonis, a friend recommended it to me for?

... my chronic constipation, but before I try it I wanted to hear some feedback from a larger group? My friend has had great results, but I know that some things work better than others on different people. Please advise.

Why does Adderall IR make me tired?

Hi, I have major depression, a little anxiety, and chronic fatigue. I'm tired all of the time. I'm tired when I go out with friends, when I do anything. I dont think my tiredness is from anxiety. Whenever I take Adderall IR or XR, I get very, very tired. I get so tired that I can't... read more

Propranolol - Does it stop dizziness from anxiety?

I have been suffering with a panic disorder for a year now and tried many ssris but these have made me worse! I am now suffering with chronic dizziness feeling like I'm going to fall over all the time or just pass out. I have been layed In bed for 2 weeks as it's got to much. Has anyone... read more

Will taking 3 Ambien in a time span of 3 hours hurt me?

Severe severe insomnia . Chronic depression and I can't sleep . Nothing knocks be out except 3 Benadryl and that even takes a while . And I wake up hungover and feel like I took 30 Benadryl... I was prescribed Ambien today ... started having anxiety about it not working around 8pm ... so I... read more

Nortriptyline - Has anyone experienced blurry vision as a side effect?

I have been taking on average 30mg for chronic migraine for last 5 weeks. Have 24/7 blurry vision and inable to focus.