Pain Questions (Page 19)

Why is Tramadol not working for my back pain?

Dromadol SR - I was given this med for back pain, 50mg every 8 hours as needed. Tramadol does nothing for my pain? I had been taking Darvocet (Propoxy-N/APAP 100-650 Tab every 12 hours as needed. It worked wonders, but the FDA took it off the market after 60 years. Anyone know why the tramadol is... read more

Methotrexate - Does it work? How long? Very confused! Help?

On 12/9/10 I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist with Psoriatic Arthritis and Arthritis in my left hip (damage). The pain is severe (9-10 when unmedicated or really undermedicated). I am prescribe 100mcg of Fentanyl and methotrexate and meloxicam for analgesic relief and lamotrigine (like... read more

Ovarian Cysts - I had my right ovary removed two yrs ago due to constant, unbearable cysts. They?

... also removed my right tube. I have recently started having the same kind of pain all over again on the same side, but don't understand how being no ovary or tube there? Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this? Thanks, Anna

How long does Methadone stay in your system?

I take Lortab 10, 4x day, but does not take care of my pain. dr. is going to take labs on me, will be 7 days since i took a methadone, only took for 5 days.

Back Pain - Has anyone had one leg swelling related to spinal stenosis and DDD. My toes, foot, ankle

... and calf were almost twice their normal size last night and it was very worrying. I read stenosis can cause this. I tried ice and also even taking a short walk to reduce the swelling. I am on a low salt diet and did not change anything. That same leg today is cramping and starting to swell... read more

Having knee joint manipulation surgery. How long is pain after?

I had knee replacement in Aug 2011. Dont have much motion and still in pain. So they r going to straiten knee all the way and bend knee all the way back break up scar tissue while im sleep. I had a very hard time w pain after first surgery because of tolerance to pain meds. I heard this was very... read more

Burning Mouth Syndrome - My teeth & gums are the main area of my pain?

... Does anyone else have pain that starts in their TEETH then spreads upwards (downwards) into the gums? My pain is more look severe sensitivity/burning. My dentist just thought I had sensetive teeth because when my pain 1st started, I only got it when I was outside in the winter. Now 8years later... read more

Will naproxen work for pain & swelling to face due to tooth ache?

Have to wean off from Lyrica, experiencing blue moods & depression, will this go once I've tapered?

Hello everyone. Im doing fair. Here is my problem. I had been put on Lyrica for 2 months at 300mg per day. When I went to my PM doctor, he doubled my dose and I was taking it 2x a day. I started having double vision, dizzy, woozy, and felt like I was totally out of control. I told the doctor and... read more

I am on oxycodone for my back pain..I ran out three days ago?

I think I am going through withdrawls and I am kinda freaking out. I was on 10mg taking about 7 pills a day. I have shivers, tremors, hot flashes and very low energy. No throwing up though. I can't get refill for a week. I am scared. What should I do???

What is the difference between hydroco/apap 5-325mg and oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325?

Are they the same thing?

How long does penicillin take to work?

This is the start of my third day on penicillin for tonillitis. The pain is excruciating, just wondered roughly how long before the drugs do their work

Got Neuropathy? Stinging burning pain? Ideopathic Neuropathy? Get Amitriptyline!?

Hi all neuropathy pain patients, diabetics with neuropathy and Fibromyalgia patients, I've actually gotten some relief from the constant stinging pain. I'm almost waiting for the other shoe to drop, if you get me on that. I've had a bad winter with some days that were hair afire... read more

I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been taking 2-8 50mg tramadol a day throughout they are not?

... prescribed but I told my doc I was taking them..I had stopped for the first 3 months and then started again. I asked her if she could prescribe them insead of the codiene and tylenol she was giving me because they don't make me nauseous and tired like the others did and she looked it up... read more

Does anyone take Valium (diazepam) for Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Myofascial pain?

I have been on Valium since 2004. initially for CMP and continued with it when FM was diagnosed. My Dr stopped it recently he could not justify why. Now the only muscle relaxant I am on is Amitriptyline 25mg at night and this does nothing to ease the muscles at all.I intend to see my specialist to... read more