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Are there long term effects from taking Nortriptyline?
I have nerve pain but the doctor cannot diagnose the cause. He put me on the Nortriptyline and the pain got better. I've been taking the medication for about 6 months. I was OK with 3 pills per day, but recently went to 4 when it seemed like 3 was not working for a few days. I can go up to 5 a... read more
Does celebrex or celexicob handle NERVE pain such as sciatic etc?
talking about sciatic or stenosis pain
I use gabapentin for nerve pain and I have ran out am I in any danger from withdrawals?
i have run out of mt gabapentin cant get refill for 7 to 10 days am i in any danger being off it i use it for diabetic nerve pain i seem to have some anxiety and sleeplessness problem cant get comfortable
What is the best way to taper from 1mg of lorazepam? I have been on it for 16 months?
I actually started lorazepam to help with a relapse of a toxic fish poisoning called ciguatera which causes itching and pins and needles. I've had ciguatera for 8 years-it affects nerve endings-thus the lorazepam. When I tried to taper myself, I experienced itching, pins and needles, plus some... read more
What are other options instead of Lyrica? Does Lyrica really cause weight gain?
I had 3 back surgeries in 1 month due to disc herniation L4 L5 and narrowing of spinal canal where nerves travel. The first surgery wasn't successful they went back second time but during the surgery I got infected and was on antibiotics orally and also through pic line for 12 weeks. I've... read more
How long is recovery from carpal tunnel/ulnar nerve decompression surgery?
I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Decompression release surgery last week, 09/07/17. It has been one week and I am still having pain, especially in the elbow, shoulder area. My arm is bruised from the elbow down to the wrist. I have an incision on the palm of my hand as well as on the elbow. I work... read more
Is it safe to combine Valium and ibuprofen prior to sleep?
I am having major tooth pain from an exposed nerve. I need a quick remedy to stay asleep.
Scared the nerve pain won’t go away?
I have severe lower back pain that’s radiating down my legs. What is radiating down my leg are these awful painful spasms. I uncontrollably move my foot in weird directions, my leg uncontrollably shakes & hurts. I understand it’s nerve pain from the doctor . Does nerve pain act like... read more
Can you use Ibuprofen and steroids together?
I recently pinched a nerve in my shoulder. The doctor gave me a steroid shot in my arm as well as a script for 3 days worth of 600mg ibuprofen. I have always heard that the two can't be taken together. Is this gonna be harmful to my GI tract? Should I avoid using the NSAID and instead just use... read more
Diazepam - trapped nerve and diazepam?
Can anyone recommend the best thing for a trapped nerve that gives me terrible upper back spasms neck spasms and pain? The he doctor says he thinks it’s my body making things worse by being stressed but I have been taking naproxen twice a day and tramadol before bed. Also tramadol as soon as... read more
Coffee and gabapentin 300mg?
I just got prescribed gabapentin 300 mg for nerve pain and I have googled so much about drinking coffee with it... I drink coffee every morning to get my day started. Should I be drinking caffeine with this medicine? Overall I am a healthy person.
Did anyone have gripping muscle nerve pain with buspirone?
I say nerve pain because it's gone in the morning and creeps up like a beast in the night or if I stay still for long periods of time, such as sleeping. Or is this just anxiety? Dose 15 x 2 daily
Is there any medicine that offsets gabapentin personality change?
My husband has been taking gabapentin for about four years for neuropathy in his feet caused by nerve damage due to a car accident. At first he took it with Lyrica which made a normally pleasant, easy-going man irritable and critical. He discontinued the Lyrica and is not only taking Gabapentin. He... read more
Tapentadol - will Nucynta side effects go away?
I would appreciate any help in this topic as I'm at a loss for pain management. I have been living with chronic pain for over 3 years. After trying almost every nerve and pain medication, the only thing that has truly controlled my pain is Nucynta. After being on the ER 150MG/day for a few... read more
Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week?
Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week? My nerve pain is worse along with increased depression.
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