Pain Questions (Page 32)

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... read more

Buspirone may be causing chest pain, anyone else ever experience this?

Hello, I have been on buspirone 5mg tablets at 3 times a day since the end of August,it is not mid October. About a week after taking it I went to the ER for chest pain. After EKG, blood tests, and chest X-ray nothing was found. Went for a follow up with my doctor and was told “it’s... read more

Pain in the testicles?

I was taking zoloft for 2 weeks and my doctor switched me to celexa so I wouldn't have as much of a sexual decline. A week later, my testicles started hurting like I had been kicked there. Has anyone ever experience that as a side effect of this medication. I am not taking any other meds at... read more

Is it okay to combine these (2) meds? diphenhydramine (simply sleep pills) and oxycodone (percocet)?

... I have trouble sleeping after I take the pain killers

What mg of Gabapentin (3x daily) is equal to 200mg of Lyrica (2 x daily)?

My insurance is requiring me to take Gabapentin to see if it will work for my fibromyalgia pain, rather than continuing on Lyrica after 4 1/2 years because of the expense. I am taking 300 mg of Gabapentin 3x day. I am miserable, constant aching in the legs especially, my headaches and neck aches... read more

Is penicillin good for pain when you have a tooth ache?

Can I take ibuprohen 800 mg along with acetaminophen/cod #3?

Has anyone had hemorrhoids removed by laser surgery?

Hubby has had hemorrhoids for years and finally wants to have them taken care of. What are the latest techniques on having them removed? Do they even have laser surgery for this? Or is it like a regular surgical procedure? What can he expect? Recovery time? Any help is much appreciated!!

How much Tramadol before tolerance begins?

I have what I believe to be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with a number of various symptoms. The only thing that has ever given me relief is Tramadol. I never use more than 100mg per day and skip some days. I am afraid of building up a tolerance. Anyone have an idea on the average a what frequency of... read more

For those on Methadone for chronic pain: What medications work for you for breakthrough pain?

I understand that Methadone is a large molecule and covers the opiate receptors really well, so not much else will work. I've been using Fentora for breakthrough pain, but my doctor doesn't want to prescribe that anymore. One idea is oxycodone - are there other medications that might... read more

Can Suboxone cause severe and chronic pain?

I have been on Suboxone for 8 months now for an opiate addiction. Around 8 months ago I started having occasional back pain and told my doctor about it. I asked if it was from the Suboxone and he told me it wasn't (although it is a side effect). 4 months ago I started having constant and... read more

Take Suboxone after methadone?

I do not take either one daily. I have had back pain and I took three10mg methadone tablets. Well that didn't really last long so I took a 8mg Suboxone. So far I am fine other than feeling a little sick on my stomach but I also haven't really ate today. This won't really hurt me will... read more

Will different opiates (pain meds) show individually in a urine test ? Will the results come up as?

I am under a physicians (neurologist ) care , and am being prescribed 30mg. oxycodone 4x daily . On many occasions , I will need an extra dose or two for the day , and then I run out of my medicine before I'm supposed to . My Dr. tells me that my ins. will not cover a longer lasting version of... read more

I have an tooth infection and was gvien cipro how long for this mess to help and what else can I do?

... to help i have to get the infection out first and swishing perioxde what else can i do in a lot of pain