Pain Questions (Page 126)

Does amitriptyline cause stomach issues?

I recently started amitriptyline for nerve pain. I started on 10mg, had no marked side effects, but it wasn’t effective. The doctor told me to increase to 50mg. That seemed too much of a jump to me, so I self administered 25-30mg for about 1-2 weeks. It was during that period that I started... 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

Can methotrexate cause more pain as a side effect. I had one injection of methotrexate for...

... inflammation from inflammatory osteoarthritis. I am having way more pain than I ever had before. It’s so bad that I can’t even stay in bed laying down. The pain feels multiplied many times more than normal. I’m on opioids for my pain but they aren’t helping at all.... 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... read more

Blue emu effects on anti depression drugs and serotonin?

Does this pain cream interfere with Zoloft, trazodone buspar serotonin

Does anastrozole cause vulvodynia flare ups?

I started out on tamoxifen and Fosamax for existing bone density issues, but after about 7 months, developed blood clots, [DVT ]and was moved to anastrozole. Since then, my vulvodynia, for which I take gabapentin, has been flaring up, I am also having joint pain, hands & feet, since starting... read more

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... read more

Amitriptyline - just wondering what time of the day should I be taking the tablet?

My pain starts from lunch time, roughly 2pm on-wards. I was taking amitriptyline at night time before bed but should I be taking it before the pain starts?

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

Miralax dosage taken one month ago?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and... read more

Miralax and still in pain?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and... read more