Pain Questions (Page 125)

Fentanyl patches not giving me 72 hours of pain control?

I use three fentanyl patches to help control chronic pain 100 mcg and two 50 mcg for a total of 200 mcg. I broke my neck and back when a RPG hit my vehicle while I was over seas. I am having two problems 1. keeping the patches on. 2. Getting the patch to work for 72 hours. I was wondering where on... read more

Is it safe to take an oxycodone/acetaminophen 10 hours after .5 xanax?

i took a .5 xanax pill before i went to the dentist. now, 10 hours later, my face is still throbbing and i need a pain medication. the interactions portion of this website says it is dangerous to take them both together... is 10 hours long enough after taking the xanax, to safely take the oxy pill?

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Diclofenac, and which one is better for back pain?

Butrans - Can you build up a tolerance to the patch?

With the Butrans patch can you build a tolerance to it so it’s not as effective like pill form opioids?

Is fentanyl safe to use when you have CKD?

I have stage 4 CKD and also have chronic nerve damage so I have lots of pain. I’ve been using fentanyl patches and oxycodone for years wanting to know if it interferes with my CKD?

Does ivermectin cause vertigo dizziness and eye pain?

I have been on ivermectin for a year and a half and now. I started because I’m around many people touching them daily for my work so my doctor put me on ivermectin twice weekly 15mg, I will say I only use it probably one a week because I would get lazy with it. Eventually I gradually started to get ... read more

Can the antibiotic “Bactrim” be prescribed or used for STDs?

Recently was given Bactrim for a possible UTI but I also was possibly exposed to an STD before starting the medication. My symptoms were a dull pain in the lower abdomen, slight pain in testicles, urination was not normal, and possible prostate issue. Doctor said it could have been a bacterial... read more

Tramadol - Tramal SR 50mg night dose issues?

Just been prescribed Tramal SR 50mg 2x daily. Have just started so kind of in panic mode as this is the first time Ive been taken seriously with my pain etc - so wanting this to work... Also having major nausea issues as well.. - AM dose around 11ish - PM... around 8ish I think? Its currently... read more

I am currently deciding between amitriptyline and low dose naltrexone for about of anxiety along...

... with insomnia and TMJ pain. Is LDN something that can be taken for a short period of time? Does it have a ton of reactions with other things such as gabapentin or alcohol? Both are only taken were used occasionally. Does this medication tend to help well with sleep anxiety and pain?

What's wrong with me? Everytime I make a certain move it hurts.

When I push in my right side it hurts? I have a sharp dull aching pain in the upper middle part of my back that radiated to my upper right side down to my lower side in my stomach. What's going on? I have congested heart failure,HBp,type 2 diabetic, high cholesterol, and had a complete thyroid... read more

Blue emu effects on anti depression drugs and serotonin?

Does this pain cream interfere with Zoloft, trazodone buspar serotonin

Should Tylenol be taken with food or not?

Fioricet - Why won't my doctor prescribe Floricet?

I have daily headaches but no doctors I have seen will give me a prescription. My pain specialist just wants to give me medial branch blocks or steroid shots in my head and a med called baclofen. None of these work. They say it is cervicogenic headaches neck origin but I know it is also stress... read more

Where can I find a pharmacy that can get Tramadol from the manufacturer, TEVA?

I have been taking Tramadol since 2008 when my pharmacy provided it from the manufacturer, TEVA. It was the BEST. NOW — my pharmacy has switched manufacturers, and I’ve not been able to get this med made by TEVA. I just want to know if anyone has found a pharmacy that WILL supply the Tramadol from T... read more

Guaifenesin - Mucinex 600mg twice day for an elderly woman?

I am a 82 year old woman, was in a lot of daily joint pain, medicines that have been given by rheumatologist do not work, I am almost crazy with pain and no relief until I tried the Mucinex and tramadol 50mg tab, prescribed on Thurs. Taking Crestor, heart palpitations Cartia, prednisone 5mg,... read more