Pain Questions (Page 137)

Can Creon cause stomach bloating?

I take 13 24,000 caps of Creon daily. I've been worked up to this amount over the last few years. My stomach is so bloated & distended, wondering about Creon causing part of this. 4 yrs ago I had pain in upper right stomach. Ultrasound showed a growth in the head of my pancreas. Had my 1st attack... read more

Side pain at bottom of rib. Recently got IUD?

One of the side effects of the IUD is back pain, but I'm not sure if this counts. It is under my ribs/at the bottom on the right side, and just feels like an aching that lasts hours. Worried in case an infection could have spread when the iud was put in, and can't seem to find much related to my... read more

Meloxicam - is urinary tract infection or pain a side effect?

Severe pain in arm after implanon insertion?

I got implanon inserted two days ago by my gp, who's trained in it. I followed all her instructions, kept it bandaged, didn't lift anything heavy, etc. But now, I'm still having severe sharp pain around the site, whenever I move my arm or anything touches it. I can feel the implant easily, and... read more

Lidoderm - Is it safe to use on my neck?

What could be causing the pain in my fingernails?

For the past couple of weeks, I wake up and notice pain in one or two of my fingernails. It's only really noticeable when I apply pressure to the top of my fingernail or on my finger under the nail. I don't see any bruising or discoloration and the pain usually goes away by the end of the day, but... read more

Prolia injection. Lab results prior to injection; calcium normal; but Vitamin D 20. Nurse made?

... error and gave me injection anyway. Dr apologized and gave me her cell number and number for the emergency room. I am currently having severe pain in joints and muscle aching. Suggestions?

Linzess - when does it start working?

been on this 2 weeks. I think less abd pain but no BMs. ??? I'm thinking maybe i SHOULD take it with food.

Can I cut in half Levocetirizine DIHYD 5MG?

I'm suppose to take this medication but I have a bad pain in my stomach. What should I do?

Is it safe to take Baclofen before surgery?

I will be having surgery to remove a cyst in my neck this coming Friday. (6 days) I have been having pain caused by tendonitis in my Achilles tendons in both feet and I was wondering if it would be safe to take Baclofen to help with the pain until a day or two before surgery. The nurse practitioner... read more

Doxycycline - Weird Side Effects? Vomiting and Back Pain a month in suddenly?

I've been taking this medication now for a few weeks; helped my acne a ton and seemed to be going good. Just this week though, I've started getting really nauseous after taking it and violently vomiting after which I feel okay. I'm wondering if I'm becoming sensitive to it all of a sudden or it... read more

Took 2 tablets of misoprostol, swallowed 1 and put one inside vagina , need your help?

After 4 hours bleed little spots then it stop, I go to see o doc and he said it didn't work I should take another dose. I didn't take another. but it's three days now I feel little pain on my stomach, what should I do now? I need your help

Are there long term effects from taking Nortriptyline?

I have nerve pain but the doctor cannot diagnose the cause. He put me on the Nortriptyline and the pain got better. I've been taking the medication for about 6 months. I was OK with 3 pills per day, but recently went to 4 when it seemed like 3 was not working for a few days. I can go up to 5 a day,... read more

Is meloxicam used to treat neuropathy?

I have used meloxicam to treat other pain related issues and it worked great. If so, can you use it while taking gabapentin or amitriptoline?

Neulasta - Does bone/joint ache ever become chronic and long lasting?

Have had 2 Neulasta injections--last 1 was Nov. 3, 2015, pain began about Nov 13 & has gotten worse. What can I do for the pain? How long will it last? Does it cause other conditions, such as chronic bone aches/pain, changes to my body's ability to make too little or too much white blood cells? Is... read more