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Tramadol - I was prescribed 100mg extended release tramadol for my herniated disc back pain. It will
... be 2 years since this drug has given me my life back. I want to taper off, my pain management dr told me to take it every other day. I’ve tried a few times but end up going back due to the horrible withdrawal symptoms. What is the safest taper for extended release tramadol 100mg Extended r... read more
How do I find a pain management doctor who will prescribe opoids?
When other methods are unsuccessful. Other methods have been tried - corticosteroid injections and now they will attempt a nerve block. I just sent a message to my doctor to get the details regarding this. My insurance (MediCare/MediCal) limits things like acupuncture for pain management so I am... read more
Has anyone else had a neurostimulator implanted for pain control?
My pain management doctor is going to try epidurals for my back pain, but if they don't work, he wants to try a neurostimulator. I would really appreciate comments/experiences/suggestions from anyone who has a neurostimulator. I don't look forward to another minor surgery, but if the epidurals... read more
Apotex Corp Fentanyl Transdermal Patches?
I was told by my pain management doctor that after getting the Mallinckrodt brand Fentanyl patches for about 3 years that it's now discontinued. Does anybody know for sure whether or not Mallinckrodt Fentanyl Transdermal patches are discontinued? He now gave me this new brand of patches by Apotex... read more
Can a pharmacist ask for a diagnosis and refuse to fill prescription?
Can a pharmacist ask what your diagnosis is and say she won't fill script until doctor calls and tells her the diagnosis and why you take the medication. It was for 90 vicodin Es that aren't abused and only prescribed by one pain management doctor. Isn't there some privacy law and its none of the... read more
Can my primary care doctor treat me for my pain management. my pain is intractable (nothing can be?
... done). I take oxycontine 80mg 2xs a day and oxycodone 6xs a day. I have been on this medication for 8 yrs. My pcp is willing but fears it may cause him problems. I have done some research and have concluded that his fears are unfounded. ... can he and am I right? I live in n.j.
How fast did your trigeminal neuralgia come on and what do you think caused it?
How fast did your pain start, especially if it was severe? My trigeminal neuralgia came on severely within 2 days. The pain was between an 8.5 to a 10 at times (on a scale of 10). It felt like shooting pain. The slightest thing would electrify my teeth and gums. Even talking made it worse for about... read more
If I am allergic to CODEINE, but perscribed oxycodone/ percocet am I able to take this medicine?
ok I take oxycodone/ Percocet and have for several years, I have never been able to take hydrocodone or loratabs because I have a highly allergic reaction to codeine. I had to go to a pain management doctor because the government has changed the schedule of the drug and my dr is not able to write... read more
I had a MRI in 2010 which said I have Spinal stenosis.My lower back pain is so bad in the morn. I?
... have to roll out of bed. It seems to be getting worse.I finally have my Medicare and have an appointment with a pain management Dr. I have been taking Oxycodone 30mg they work for about 4 to 5 hrs then my pain starts again. I had a phone consult with a surgeon and the surgery costs 100,000.00... read more
Difference between Oxycodone 15mg & Oxycodone IR 15mg?
Ok, I've been in pain management for several years.. I take Oxycodone 15mg every 4-6hrs as well as a couple others that aren't relevant to my question. Today I get my scripts filled & the Oxycodone looks different (not a round green/orange circle as I'm used to), it's like a white football looking... read more