Pain Questions (Page 29)

Where could I buy lidocaine 5% patches?

I have someone overseas uses the patches and she gets lot of pain relief, unfortunately they do not have lidocaine in that country, I need to buy her few boxes, I know the box has 30 patches . Where to find the patches How much are they per box

Does tramadol really help anyone? Dr. gave me a prescription for 50mg 3 X Day?

Looking for pain relief.

Mirtazapine - mirtazapam (stiffness and joint pain)?

I am experiencing muscle stiffness, fatigue and joint pain. I was wondering whether anybody else was having the same sort of problem when taking this medication? It has helped with my anxiety and depression but I’m not sure if I have side effects or something else is wrong. I also take pregabalin m... read more

Which tramadol manufacturers work best?

I was prescribed Ultram (brand name) for years to treat stomach pain and it was a miracle drug for me (helping with mood, energy and lifted anxious feelings as well). I normally take 50 mg a day (25 mg twice daily). Now, sadly, Ultram is no longer available and I have been searching to find a... read more

Tramadol - I was prescribed 100mg extended release tramadol for my herniated disc back pain. It will

... be 2 years since this drug has given me my life back. I want to taper off, my pain management dr told me to take it every other day. I’ve tried a few times but end up going back due to the horrible withdrawal symptoms. What is the safest taper for extended release tramadol 100mg Extended r... read more

How strong is tramadol 50mg? when I take them for my back I get very happy. Is this normal?

Also i cant sleep when im on them but when i lay in bed it feels so good. is this normal?

Is Tramadol good for chronic back pain after a back surgery?

I have chronic pain because of a herniated disc and disc surgery and the dr. told me the muscle is spasaming around the bone to protect it? Would Tramadol be good for the relief of those muscle spasms?

How do you withdraw from tramadol extended release tablets? I am told you cant cut them in half. I?

... take 2oomg in the morning & 200mg before I go to sleep

Which is stronger 10mg Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride or 4mg Tizanidine?

I fractured 7 vertebrate recently, then a few days ago, I sprained my ankle. I am on pain meds as well as 4 mg Tizanidine 4x/day. When I first fractured my vertebrate a few months ago they gave me flexoril (10mg's). I am not completely sure if I notice a difference between the two (been on... read more

Is Gabapentin appropriate for sciatic nerve pain caused by spinal stenosis?

I have a drug screen and taking Hydrocodone will I pass?

I have been taking Hydrocodone as needed with a prescription on and off for a month for tooth pain. I have a drug screen and want to know if I will pass. I don't take them every day but have had to the past few days and wonder if I will be questioned as to why my script is a month old. It is that... read more

4 nerves in my back burnt, still pain?

HELLO EVERYONE, I have had back problems since my 20s, im in my 40s now,,, 2 years ago i finally found a good dr. who understood for the most part how much pain ive been in,, he put me on some strong pain meds and just recently burnt 4 nerves on my lft side of my lower back and is gonna this week... read more

I am taking Methadone - what will happen if I take Tramadol, will Tramadol put me into withdrawal?

I was offered Tramadol by my pain management doctor today. I am currently on Methadone for pain. I take 200 mgs. a day in divided doses. When checking the interaction between the two medications, there was a sentence I didn't understand. I was wondering if anyone could tell me (in laymans terms)... read more

I have lower back pain, can I use lidoderm patch?

Neurontin - Does gabapentin ever cause dryness of the eyes or other eye problems?

I am taking 600 mg 3 times daily for shingles related neuro pain and I am experiencing dry eyes and seeing floaters (spots). I was wondering if anyone else has eye problems after taking gabapentin.