Pain Questions (Page 124)

I was prescribed Keflex (500 mg three times per day) for a UTI.

On the third day of taking it, I started feeling?a minor tingling/sunburn sensation on my outer/upper left arm. Over the next days, the sensation spread to my lower/outer left leg. No pain, just the tingling/sunburn sensation - much more noticeable at night when I was trying to go to sleep. I... read more

Where can I get a pain pill inspected?

I got my pain med filled this month and I'm getting sick every time I take one, instead of helping my pain, it seems to be making it worse. I've been on the same med over 4 years now, but this brand appears to be very weak, and no relief. The company distribution is EYWA. I need advice on... read more

What are the serious signs of infection in your body?

IV drug users..hard swollen knots in skin, hot to the touch. Pain redness puffiness impaired mental state, psychosis

Adverse Reactions after high-dose quadrivalent flu shot and Moderna Covid-19 booster?

I'd appreciate an answer if someone else developed similar side effects. First, I got heart pain and balance issues (2 days after). At the same time, I got a stiff neck shivering and spasmodic pain shooting into the back of my head. Five days after, I got unbearable spasmodic pain in the... read more

Is it OK to take hydroxyzine pamoate and cetirizine at the same time?

I'm prescribed hydroxyzine pamoate for anxiety and cetirizine for allergies and I take them both together at the same time. Should I be taking them together? I'm also on a lot of other meds that I question too but we will start here. Thank you.

Dilaudid - Does Dilaudid help with severe constant pain?

I have constant pain from a stroke.I am at a level 10 on the pain scale if I am awake. I take 4 mg of Dilaudid every 4 hours and it doesn’t touch my pain. What else should I try?

Gabapentin - What is the proper or best medication to take for fibromyalgia pain?

Advancing fibromyalgia pain

Nortriptyline - Is anyone taking nortriptyline for nerve pain in their feet? If so, at what dosage?

I have peripheral neuropathy in my toes. I started on nortriptyline 10 mg and now am on 20 mg with minimal effect. Should I increase my dose or try something else?

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... 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... 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