Pain Questions (Page 124)

How does getting an Euflexxa injection compare to getting the cortisone injection?

I found the cortisone injection extremely painful. How does the pain compare to the Euflexxa injection? I'm 67 and need to do something. I still work full time and I can't keep going like this.

Is anyone having vivid, wild dreams with duloxetine?

I’ve been on duloxetine for 6 weeks, and the vivid, wacko dreams are getting to me. I want to quit! But how? I’m only on 30mg. I use it for neck pain, but it’s not working. Doesn’t help with anxiety like to anesthesiologist said either. Can anyone answer?

Is it safe to take hydrocodone with diclofenac?

Long term use of prednisone?

I have found i like the way prednisone makes me have energy. i seem more alert, i don’t have any pains. I have been self medicating with prednisone for over 15 years. I have a learned to come up with different stories every few months for my doctor, ear aches, arthritis acting up etc. this gets me a... read more

Effexor 37.5mg (venlafaxine HCL tablet)?

I have been taking Effexor for one week and since taking it feel extremely tired, so physically tired I can’t function or do anything. I also have some chest pains and slight headaches. Is this normal? My doctor suggested I take it every other day for a week. Will this help? I appreciate your f... read more

Does Lyrica work for shingles ?

I was diagnosed today with shingles and put on Lyrica, pain meds and antiviral medication

Started buspirone and need help!?

This is my 4th day on buspirone. First three I took 10mg twice a day - 10 am and 10 pm. Have had chest pain and nervous energy side effects but last night the insomnia struck. 1 hour sleep and it scared the shit out of me. I have always slept pretty well even with GAD for 10 years. Also on... read more

Stopping Prolia before taking second dose?

I had several side effects following my first dose of Prolia. I have COPD Emphysema so I believe my SOB increased for a while. Also, extreme fatigue lasted several months, joint pain and sciatica came on strong. I am told stopping Prolia can be harmful to my overall bone health. Is it safe for me... read more

Why has gabapentin stopped working for me?

I took the pill for 2 days and the pain relief was amazing. Then I stopped for a few days due to high blood pressure from a conflicting medication. When I started again, Gabapentin did not offer any pain relief at all. What do I have to do to get the amazing relief back?

Does vortioxetine (Trintellix / Brintellix) cause acidic stomach?

I have a sensitive stomach already meaning I avoid acidic foods (coffee, tomatoes, spicy foods), but usually my symptoms are stomach pain when I have these types of foods. Since taking vortioxetine I have been having constant hunger pangs - it only dissipates for about 10-20 minutes after I've eat... read more

My migraines are horrific, imitrex maxalt or botox? Ive had worse after imitrex as well as botox?

I HOPE NOBODY HAS MY PAIN! m trying to not take anything other than 800 mgs ibuprofen, but does anyone recommend if days of "wobbly neck"= after botox hurts? Imitrex if not caught in time=4mgs, maxault 20 mgs CANNOT CONSUME BOTH IMITREX AND MAXALT PLEASE DONT AND HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAPPY AND HEALTHY!... read more

INTERACTIONS between goligumab, cbd, paracetamol?

I would appreciate it if you could inform me if there is some interaction between CBD and my drug SIMPONI. Can I take cbd and paracetamol for some days (may be 15-20 days) when I have severe pain, anxiety and stress in the interval between two doses until to put my next injection?

Do I need to taper off 300mg of gabapentin?

Hello! I was prescribed 300mg of gabapentin to take at night before bed for a chronic nerve pain. I tore my coccyx and have lots of trouble sleeping. I have only been taking gabapentin for for 20 days. Do I need to taper off or can I just stop? I no longer want to take this medication due to how it... read more

What Percocet is stronger RP tens or m523?

What is the medication for migraine with eye pain and neck pain which cause headache?