Pain Questions (Page 3)

Intestinal Obstruction - had 4th bowel obstruction..how can I prevent future bowel obstructions?

The last two being within 1 yr. The pain I go through is incredible. The surgeons and GI doctors I've spoken to all say that there is nothing I can do to avoid another bowel obstruction. There has got to be something that I can do to help prevent future obstructions. Does anyone have any... read more

I just took three tablets of 50mg Tramadol. Will I be okay?

Hi, I suffer from a torn rotator cuff and am in constant pain especially at night. My doctor prescribed me four 50mg tablets of Tramadol a day or as needed. She told me to take two at bedtime. Will I be okay taking three? And what's the max mg I can take every day?

Can ibuprofen cause constipation?

Can I take Celebrex if I have a sulfa allergy?

Why does Propofol burn SO bad when injected?

I went for a colonoscopy yesterday. All I can remember is screaming because of the horrific pain at the Propofol insertion site. The Dr. Told me there would be " a little burning"! Had I not fallen asleep I would have pulled the line out. I am not a baby with no pain tolerance, but this... read more

Having all top teeth pulled. How much pain will I be in after?

I am 33 years, I have 4 kids. ( don't ask me how lol ) I have a very very high fear or pain and needles. I have waited to long to get my teeth fixed. When i was younger my mother couldn't afford a lot so i had bad teeth, when i was 15 i moved in with my father who took me to the dentist... read more

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which is better?

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both used for pain relief but which one is more effective and which one has fewer side effects?

How long does ibuprofen take to work?

All Eyes on Ibuprofen: What are 10 Things You Need to Know?

Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone - How do they compare?

Tylenol vs Advil: What's the difference?

Tylenol and Advil are both used for pain relief but is one more effective than the other or has less of a risk of side effects?

Is gabapentin addictive?

What's the best muscle relaxant available with a prescription? All opinions wanted!

I'm about to start a skeletal muscle relaxant for physical therapy and need your help! Here are a list of skeletal muscle relaxants. Please select the one you have had the best results with and let me know about it! I would appreciate it so much! Thanks in advance! -Carisoprodol (Soma) ... read more

Lyrica vs. gabapentin. What are your thoughts?

I was taking Lyrica and was still in pain, my doctor switched me to Gabapentin and at first I thought it was better. But a year and a half later I feel like the side effects are worse than the cure. What are your experiences with these drugs?

Aleve vs Advil: What's the difference?

Aleve and Advil are both NSAIDs but which one is stronger or less likely to cause side effects?