Pain Questions (Page 118)

My question was does gabapentin cause constipation?

After asking the question does gabapentin cause constipation I saw that I was not the only one with that question and I saw that it was causing constipation with other people as well I've never had an issue with going to the bathroom after discussing it with my doctor he put me on Linzess and let... read more

Why do I have a sharp needle like pain in my elbow?

Everytime I put my elbow down/ lean on it, sometimes I feel a needle like feeling stabbing it. What could this be? When I work out it doesn’t bother me or hurt.

Are there any alternatives for duloxetine if using for pain relief? Lost insurance!

Is there an alternative to duloxetine? I'm taking it for chronic oain. I lost my insurance for 3 months and I only have a few pills left. Was wondering if there is something I can do for 3 months if the Pain gets worse to take the place of duloxetine?

What is stronger oxycodone or Percocet 10-325?

I seem to have more pain while taking oxycodone? Round pink with A48 written on the back.

Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?

I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good reason, just nit... 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.

Metronidazole - 500 mg Flagyl Twice A Day (7 days) Constipation and Stomach Issues?

Hello, I have been taking this medication since last Thursday and I have until Thursday this week for BV. I have experienced a lot of stomach pain, gas, nausea and constipation, but when I do use the restroom it's very little and pretty soft. Just wondering if this is normal? I have been stocking... read more

What specifically does it mean if the prescription says 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day as needed. Do I

... take that if I have pain or do I HAVE to take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day. It seems like a dumb question but my former doctor seems to think that I have to take the pills whether I have pain or not and has excused me from him being my doctor because I don't take the medicine unless I have... read more

Can I take my pain medication 30 minutes early occasionally?

I am prescribed 15 mg oxycodone every 6 hours for chronic pain. I took my morning dose at 5:15AM and will be due again at 11:15AM. I have a medical appointment at 11:00AM today. Is it OK if I take my meds around 10:45AM prior to leaving my house to make it more convenient rather than lug my... read more

I take 20mg prednisone 2x per day for 3 days twice a month. Will this dosage cause side effects ?

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it really has given me a quality of life back and eased my pain considerably. I have heard so many negative things about this med. Any advise?

Used a condom, it didn’t break. Still took an emergency contraceptive pill. Could I be pregnant?

Had sex last week on Tuesday 2nd, was supposed to ovulate on the 3rd. Since Wednesday the 3rd I’ve bedn having pain near where my ovaries are. The pain got worse on Saturday the 6th. Luckily Sunday the 7th and Monday the 8th the pain has decreased. But I also feel discomfort and when I touch the a... read more

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 this? I’ve been... read more

Can I take a tramadol and a Xanax 6 hours apart and be fine?

How long for ezetimibe to leave your system?

My surgeon today is getting me to stop my ezetimibe saying it will help the leg pains/burning. Has anyone stopped and gotten relief on their legs? If so, how long did it take for it to start helping?

When I take Flexeril can I take Tylenol Arthritis and Advil together?