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Gabapentin 100mg making back pain worse? (bulging disc in lower back)?

I've had bad back pain and migraines for the past 8 years, give or take. I'm currently on diclofenac potassium for migraines and also for back pain, but it didn't seem to help my back. (I was recently diagnosed with a bulging disc in my lower back, but I don't think that is the... read more

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... read more

What OTC meds can I take safely with Ketorolac. I know Ibuprofen is a no-no?

I take Ketorolac for my migraine headaches but taking one or even two just isn't enough. I have several other Rx meds I take (both as preventative and pain relief) but was wondering if there are OTC meds I can take with the Ketorolac (obviously not Ibuprofen) that might help combat the pain.

Gabapentin - Has anyone used gabaentin for vertigo and dizzyness? My doctor has just perscribed it?

I have had daily dizzy spells for almost year. I have been to several doctors and been given several differnent meds and nothing has worked. I have had c-scan and mri, nothing there.Vertigo is so bad that I have to spend many hours in bed because I can't function. I feel that I have no control... read more

I had been on Low Dose Naltrexone 4.5 mg for Fibro for the last 5 days. I was getting very?

... depressed so last night I did not take a dose. Today I am still very depressed and I have had a migraine all day. I am currently on Paxil and Mirtzapine for depression. My pharmacist said that Naltrexone dose have psychiatric side effects. Anyone else had this experience and do you know if it... read more

Does Klonopin affect your ability to concentrate and focus?

I tale 1 mg 4 x a day and I'm not feeling like I used to.My husband says I'm not listening when he talks(I don't absorb what he's saying).I am also on 20 mg of Viibryd.I take medicine for migraine prevention(Verapamil 40 mg) and Restoril 30 mg for sleep and amitriptyline 7 mg to... read more

Can Gabapentin cause you to lose control of your bowels?

I have tried to take Gabapentin on 2 or 3 occasions for migraines. On the second or third day ,I have uncontrollable diahrea. Any thoughts ?

Topamax - My daughter is experiencing tingling and pain in feet?

My 16 year old daughter was prescribed topamax for migraines. She took 50mg a day once a day for a week, and now takes 50mg 2x a day. She's been taking it for 3 weeks now. She has been waking up every night with really bad pain, tingling and numbness in her feet and legs. Is this normal or... read more

I missed my Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) last night what should I do?

OK so I missed my Effexor last night and basically I feel like I'm dying. my stomach feels like it's imploding, I feel like I'm passing out, I'm lightheaded and I can hardly do anything without almost vomiting. I don't know what to do about this. what do you suggest... read more

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? Or would another be better?

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? I take 1,000mg 3 times a day for occipital neuralgia, migraines, and cervical dystonia; as prescribed by my Neurologist. It helps to a degree but it's not miraculous at alleviating the pain. I also take a cocktail of other medications for other... read more

Aimovig - clear serum leaking from injection site?

Just took my third injection, is working amazingly for my migraines but after this injection a good amount of clear serum ran back out of injection site. So now I’m unsure if i actually got any of the medicine or if any one else has experienced this?

Topamax - anyone experience jaw pain or tenseness on this?

Been on Topamax for about a month now up to 75 mg a day. Have been doing pretty good. Only 1 migraine. My mood has improved considerably. No noticible memory loss, some weight loss (yeah). What I am experiencing is jaw pain or tenseness, don't know really how to explain it. Anyone else have... read more

Can sertraline from different manufacturers cause different side effects or even severe reactions?

I have been switched to sertraline from zoloft and have been experiencing SVT, hot flashes, migraines, tremors, high anxiety and severe panic attacks. Can these side effects from the ingredients in the generic zoloft.

Getting off Dexamethasone, Or as I like to call it, (Deathamethasone)?

... I was prescribed this drug from my quack... supposed Migraine Specialist, Thankfully he has since retired but I wonder at what cost to all his past patients? Regardless I did find out that I have severe food allergies that trigger Migraines along with some physical neck problems. The prescribed... read more

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