Pain Questions (Page 127)

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not losing hair just very itchy and painful at times. Just wondering if Cymbalta can cause this.

Is celecoxib safe for pregnant women?

Adalimumab - Amjevita for ankylosing spondylitis?

I only got diagnosed in July this year with ankylosing spondylitis but pain bad on and of since April 2021, I live in the uk Physio kept saiying it’s fibromyalgia, I said it wasn’t but cutting a long story short I got diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age of 63 I have had... read more

Lyrica - Trigeminal Neuralgia Dose?

Just started Lyrica 75mg/2x per day and not feeling any relief. Any suggestions for pain control?

What effect on dry eyes from taking letrozole?

Has anyone had a problem with their eyes while taking letrozole 2.5mg? I took the drug for 10 days and had vision blurring, sharp pain, and redness in my eyes. Also had a bad headache every day.

How should I begin the first week?

How should i take my first dosage?. I have fallen in this horrible dark hole of depression with my current health issues(back pain issues, spinal tap testing, diverticulitis, hypothyroidism, B12 deficiency) but by far this depression and anxieties and panicAttacks has been the worst. My... read more

Does anyone have headaches with Contrave?

I started taking Contrave 5 days ago. On day 4 & 5 I noticed i have been having extremely wicked headaches and pressure at the back of my head. When i bend down, the pressure and pain at the back of my head feels like it is moving to the front of my head and is a constant throbbing type... read more

Which OTC medications are good for headaches?

Treating Opioid Overdose with Naloxone

Voltaren gel on back ache?

How to taper off lorazepam safely?

My wife takes lorazepam 1.5 mg (0.5 mg morning and 1mg at night) and sertraline because of her depression during cancer. Right now she must use a fentanyl patch 12mcg for her chronic pain. We want to stop lorazepam as an interaction with fentanyl maybe major. Any suggestions? Thank you

Can Vicodin and valacyclovir be taken together?

I've had shingles in my mouth, nose, eye and scalp for a week and taking valacyclovir for five days. I need a break from the pain (Tylenol and ibuprofen aren't working for me). I have an old prescription for Vicodin and I'm thinking about trying it. Does anyone have information about... read more

Does gabapentin cause phantom pain in the area it is being taken for, while reducing or stopping...

... the taking of this medication? Or am I still feeling pain because I am not better? I was injured with c2 and c7 pinched nerves 6months ago. Started with 300mg 3x a day. I reduced down to 1 300mg 1x a day. And now transitioning to 100mg 3x a day to further reduce in the next month. I'm not... read more

Yellow tablets vs white tablets?

What is the difference between yellow, round Percocet 10/325 vs white, round Percocet 10/325? I've worked in pain management, I have family/friends with chronic pain and I also have chronic pain. Every person I've asked about this specific issue have all said they can tell a difference... read more

I am at the end of my tether?

I have only joined this group today & I don't know which way to turn. Hoping somebody can please help me. I will try & condense it. Pain in my knee started February 2022. Got progressively worse until June 2022 when I fell off a stool measuring curtains. Since then I am in constant... read more