Pain Questions (Page 117)

Male, age 33, shoulder pain and finger twitching?

For the past two years, I've had intermittent shoulder pain (always my left shoulder) that leads to twitching in my ring finger and some twitching in my middle finger. About six months ago, I realized that a potential cause of this was the walks I have with my dog. I walk him twice a day,... read more

Amlodipine - Why am I having horrific stomach pains & I know it's a side effect. What happening?

Can I use Voltaren gel for lower back pain? Is it better to use a heating pad or ice and how soon?

I have a pain in my lower back and want to use Voltaren gel on it but I didn't know if I should follow it up with an ice pack or follow up with a heating pad and which one is better or does it affect the treated area at all? How soon after putting the Voltaren on can I use the heating pad or... read more

If I take 150mg of tramadol, will I be okay?

I have taken up 100 mg 3 or 4 times, and 50mg once. I weigh 130lbs. I'm having severe back pains and my doctor prescribed me 100mg a day, but it doesn't work anymore. Thanks.

Urinary Tract Infection - Will amoxicillin 875 mg tablet cure a UTI? How long until relief?

Phenazopyridine is gross and makes me feel bad, but out of pain. I've taken 3 doses of the amoxicillin 875 pink pill x 2 a day or every 12 hrs.

I have oxycodone hcl 10 mg. Can I cut them in half?

Oxycodone hcl 10 mg. To be taken 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. Is it safe to cut these pills in half?

Knee Joint Replacement - I am 4 months post op TKR. I wake up every day with pain and swelling. It?

... is better. I just want my life back. I also had a bad fall due to my knee and I am 3 weeks post op complete rotator cuff repair. Of course no more pain meds , just ice and prayer. Any suggestions on long term exercises that would help. What about using a TENS unit?

Biofreeze - I had knee replacement surgery and I'm having complications, my knee was in pain so I?

... rubbed bio freeze, not on but around the area, now I find it almost impossible to straighten my knee out. Do you think it's the ointment? Help

Salonpas Pain Patch - Can you use Salonpas on your chest?

Butrans - Other than the placement on your upper arms. ..where else can you apply the patch?

I sweat alot and they tend to not stay on for the full week...

Will acid-reducers help me with my uric acid level? I have gout right now and nothing the doctor...

... prescribes is helping. Not even the pain pills. My knee is swollen and the pain in my foot is no joke. Does anyone know something I can take or do for this gout? Need help. Knee is swollen and foot doctor prescribed me indomethcin 25mg which is not helping the pain at all.

Is it OK to take turmeric with bendroflumethiazide, ramipril, aspirin, atorvastatin and amiodipine?

Leg pains - age 88

I have Atrial Fibrillation and arthritis. I take Eliquis for the Afib and Percocet for the pain?

The pain in my hips and legs is getting bad. Is there any other way or just stop the Eliquis and hope you dont have a stroke?

Camphor/Menthol - Are there long term effects of getting biofreeze in your eye?

One week ago (on sunday) I had put biofreeze on my elbow and had not yet washed my hands when I rubbed my eye. I used a cool wash cloth to wipe my eye, but it still remained irritated. By Wednesday my eye was more irritated, being very sore, and constantly running. It is still sore (on Monday), and... read more

I have a transplanted kidney. Can Voltaren Gel affect my kidney in any way?

I am restricted in my use of oral NSAIDS. I have severe foot pain and would like to use this gel, but I am afraid of any issues it could cause concerning my transplanted kidney.