Nerve Questions (Page 3)

Has anyone experienced trouble with bowels on gabapentin?

Since I started taking this for sciatic nerve pain, it's like my muscles aren't working for bowel movements. I have always been regular with no problems and that's why I suspect gabapentin is doing it. I tried to get off this stuff but started experiencing a lot of anxiety and went... read more

Shingrix - Is the booster (follow up dose) as bad as the side effects produced with the first dose?

I am a pretty sure I can't work up the nerve to get the follow up shot as this made me pretty sick for days- maybe some one can tell me whether the side effects are muted with the second dose since our bodies should be more accustomed to it?

Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?

I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?

What other medication I can take for nerve pain besides Lyrica?

Terrible headaches. And stomach aches just started Prozac 30 mg.

I think the headaches are mostly from tension and stomach aches from nerves and constipation what to do

Can Gabapentin stop the progression of nerve damage?

I have Trigeminal Neuropathy as well as nerve damage in both legs not due to diabetes. It just mysteriously happened. Now my arms and hands are feeling numbness. My neurologist prescribed Gabapentin and I was wondering if anyone has found it to stop the progression of nerve damage.

Is valuim a narcotic drug?

do not want a narcotic nerve pill. I have heard valuim is non narcotic.

Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?

I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more

Is it normal to prescribe steroids for a tooth that is dying?

My dentist filled a large cavity last week and told me it was close to the nerve. Five days later I started having sensitivity and pain off and on. I went in to the office and she put me on steroids and a z-pack. The pain is getting worse and I had to start taking Tylenol with codeine that she also... read more

Voltaren - Which best fo sciatica?

What is the best for my sciatic pain Voltaren gel / pills or suppository ?? I have a bulged disc at L5 pinching the sciatic nerve. Thank you

I am taking Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for shingles nerve pain. Can I stop it without side?

... effects? I do not think it is helping. Pain is mild

Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more

Can one take Soma and diclofenac for sciatic nerve pain?

For sciatic nerve pain can Soma be taken with diclofenac potassium ?

Oral and Dental Conditions - Will a crushed up Xanax placed on decaying tooth help with nerve pain?

... in tooth ?

I recently got my hand cut by a knife. The cut was between my thumb and index finger about 1cm deep?

I have been cleaning the wound with soap and water. I also applied neosprin to the wound and a bandage with gauze wrap around my thumb. I think I might of cut a nerve and an artery from the knife. Now my thumb has been numb ever since it happened. This is the third day and I haven't seen any... read more