Pain Questions (Page 20)

How long does it take for the joint pains to go away after stopping Accutane?

I took Accutane for my acne problem for about 2 months and realised that I started getting severe joint pains almost everywhere (feets, elbows, shoulder, knees, etc.). Never had this problem before. I stopped it after that. Its been about three weeks and the pain still has not gone away. I can... read more

Tramadol - Side Effect situation and should I stop?

So I was prescribed Tramadol (50mg) tablets. Suppose to take 1-2 per day up to 3 times a day as needed for pain. For the first dose I took 2 tablets and have yet to take it again yet. Story: Within about 45 minutes I got a little drowsy before becoming lightheaded, dizzy, and had a headache.... read more

Why shouldn't you lie down within 10 minutes of taking Clindamycin?

I have been taking Clindamycin HCL for 3 days, I noticed a pain in my chest as in heart burn, nothing I eat made sense, and I never usually have heart burn. I read the label and it said not to lie down within 10 minutes. Last night I waited about an 1.5 hour before lying down after taking... read more

Does amlopine cause anyones legs to ache something terrible?

I was on amlodipine 5 mg and lisinopril 10 mg and then my heart doctor doubled both of these meds. After about 5 days my legs started to ache and pain until I could hardly walk. I stopped the amlodipine for three days and the leg pain stopped. I went back on it at the 5 mg and now I have only mild... read more

I have just been prescribed gabapentin 300mg for sciatica nerve pain in my leg?

The pain only occurs when sitting. Does anyone have experience taking this drug for sciatica pain?

Where can I get pain meds without a script?

lortab percoset

What are the differences between Vicodin, Lortab, Percocet, Percodan, and Oxycodone pain medicines?

Besides the differences in milligrams of Oxycodone and Acedamediphine sometimes Asprin, what are the differences between these pain killers...

Is Topamax effective for chronic back pain?

I was told that Topamax was commonly used for this purpose... but I can't seem able to find any concrete evidence to back this theory. I have 25 mg of Topamax, but don't know how much in milligrams to take for middle & lower back pain. Thank You! M

Can you mix Norco & Xanax? Is it safe?

Sciatica pain - what else can I try other than gabapentin, ibuprofen, heat etc?

I went to the dr. almost 2 months ago and was prescribed gabapentin as I also have fibromyalgia. The side effects were too much, so I stopped it; it did nothing for my pain. My leg aches from my butt downward. Is there anything I can do for relief besides mass quantities of ibuprofen and the... read more

Bacterial Infection - Can I Use Clindamycin for an Abscessed Tooth?

Bacterial Infection - Can I use Clindamycin for an abscessed tooth? I have swelling and a lot of pain.

Lyrica + side effects, my wife is sleepy, how can this be corrected?

My wife suffers from severe back pain. Doctor has advised Lyrica to be taken once daily at 7 PM but she feels so sleepy & dizzy by 9PM that she cant stand. This is not the time to sleep for any head of family. It is feared that she might fall. Is it a side effect / normal reaction. How can this... read more

Can you get high on 100 mg Nucynta?

Gabapentin - Good or bad for muscle spasms?

I saw my primary doc today and asked if he would put me back on Soma since the pain mgmt clinic took all patients of this med. He suggested that I try Gabapentin. I told him I would give it a try. Has anyone had any luck with this helping for debilitating muscle spasms? The good news is he said if... read more

Trazodone - can trazodon help with any of the withdrawls coming off methadone?

swets/back pain /stretchy/no sleep/pain with mussles all over body