Pain Questions (Page 18)

Lortab 10/500 - What is stronger a m366 lortab or a m358 lortab?

Buprenorphine - what are the withdrawal symptoms from butrans patches 5mg?

ive been on the 5mg patches for back pain for 6months,but i have sleep disturbance and puritis..i have decided to stop them two days ago..am i doing myself harm... i have had shaky legs during the night..what other symptoms could i have and do i need to inform my doctor... i am still taking... read more

I am allergic to codeine and morphine drugs. What can I take for pain?

I tore my shoulder over a year ago and am still looking at 6 months at least for surgery. I have been living in constant pain as I am allergic to all codeine and morphine drugs... so no percocet, tylenol #2 or #3, endocet, oxycocet... and over the counter meds do nothing for me. In the hospital I... read more

How long does Valium stay in your system that will show up in a urine test?

I am new in pain management and going thru changes in medicines, I am going thru withdrawals even though I wear a 50mcg. fentanyl patch. My Valium is prescribed by my old doctor, and I have some left and am at a point I really need to get this anxiety down for I am in pretty bad shape now. Already... read more

I have been prescribed lidoderm patch but they will not stay attached - any suggestions?

to get them to stay or an alternative?

Does Augmentin ES-600 cause severe knee / joint pain during and after the prescribed course?

Given Augmentin ES-600 for 10 days for Cellulitis in lower leg; now have changed Antibiotics and have had severe pain in both knees in all positions. Is the knee pain from the Augmentin??

Im running out of my meds and Im scared?

I take 60mg of Buspar a day. With money being so tight, I had to cut my Buspar to 30mg per day. I will still run out a week before I can get them. I can feel a big difference in my reactions to stressors. My anxiety is going off the chart. My headaches have come back with a vengeance. Ive also had... read more

Synvisc-One - How long after getting the injection of Synvisc will the knee pain begin to subside?

I had the injection 4 days ago and the usual knee pain persists !

Back pain associated with xarelto?

I started taking xarelto over a year ago. I started having lower back pain several months ago. I am a 66 year old male and realize that it is certainly possible that the back pain is not a side effect of xarelto. I also am aware that back pain is not an unusual side effect with the drug. My... read more

Pain - Percocet vs. Oxycodone...Please help?

I'm 20 years old and recently endured a tear in my hip, which radiates pain to my groin and testicular areas. An MRI showed a labral tear. Anyway, I currently don't have health insurance and Percocet 10/325 is extremely expensive, approx. $115 for a month supply. However, tomorrow I may ask my... read more

What pain killers can you take with Suboxone?

I have a friend that is an extreme opioid abuser. She is wanting to get started on Suboxone treatment for this addiction yet the problem is is that she has chronic pain from arthritis and other health problems. My question is, can a person take Suboxone for their opiate addiction and also take some... read more

What is the difference between Vicodin and Percocet?

Why do some Dr.'s not want to perscribe Percocet but have no problem giving out Vicodin?

Can Phentermine cause: legs weak,feet pain. On 3rd mo experince severe burning in muscles/twitches?

Began Phentermine 37.5mg 3/09 - after 2 wks began experiencing weakness in legs. Now 3rd mo. on meds, been exp. daily debilitating pain, legs, hips, feet, burning, weakness, aching, twitching muscles. Is it possible Phentermine could be causing these symptoms? Anyone ever experience this kind of... read more

Has anyone read that Flexeril is somewhat similiar to antidepressants?

I have 'flare ups' of sciatica, back pain & muscle spasms. Been diagnosed in my 20's with depression/anxiey disorder but was fine with the tricylic & later with SSRI's. I'm now 54 and ALL antidepressants make me more anxious and agitated. Doc said I'm sensitive to to them, even baby dosages. It... read more

I went to a pain management doctor today and they gave me a drug test. The doctor refilled both of?

I went to a pain management doc yesterday and they gave me a drug test. The doctor refilled both of my prescriptions before I left. Can I assume that they did the test in the office and it came back "okay" or could results from an off site lab still be pending? Mary Jane is my only concern... a... read more