Pain Questions (Page 20)

Is tramadol an opioid?

Is tramadol an opiate since it works on opiate brain receptors?

I was on oxycodone 30 mg and percecet 10mg muliple times a day for a year for back pain but wanted to get off it because I was becoming seriously addicted. My Dr just gave me this new drug tramadol and I'm a little worried and also wanted to know what the term "narcotic- like drug" means. Thank you!

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???

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 pain days, the... 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 and... 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

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

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?

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?

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...