Pain Questions (Page 42)

Has anyone else had hair loss when takin amitriptyline?

Ive been taking 25mg of elavil at bedtime for about 3 months for interstitial cystitis. It does help a little with the chronic pain, but doesnt touch most of my back and pelvic pain. Before i started this i never slept through a night, getting up from 1-10 times in one night to pee. Im currently... read more

Butrans - Does this cause weight gain in anyone?

I was already overweight but needed to get my pain under control when I was put on this patch 3 months ago. After a month I went on phentermine to lose weight( I lost alot of weight b4 on it & kept it off, but my primary wouldn't refer me until pain was under control) & every month I... read more

Neurontin - I have been taking generic Gabapentin 4x300mg per day for the last two years. The effect

... on my quite severe neuropathy (burning foot soles, stabbing pains, RLS) has been good. Instead of driving me crazy around midnight, it has become bearable. During the 2 years, I have had different versions of capsules made by three different manufacturers or different batches, as can be told... read more

Am looking for an alternative for Pregabalin 225mg twice a day???

Hi friends, I have been battling fibromyalgia (FmS) & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME for a number years now and feel i need some alternative for the Pregabalin I am on for nerve pains & aches along with other meds such as BuTrans pain patch & Celecoxib! Thanks for any info... God... read more

Would it be safe for someone who takes tramadol daily to take LOW DOSE trazodone just at bedtime?

I take tramadol 50-100mg, 2-3x/day for moderate to severe endometriosis pain (for several years). I'm battling a particularly stubborn bought of insomnia and melatonin/herbal remedies are failing me. I prefer not to take benzodiazepines or Ambien, Soma, or anything of that nature. Have had... read more

How long is the Lidoderm patch good for after it's expiration date it's in a sealed pouch never op?

I take 6 Tylenol extra strength at a time for tooth pain, sometimes 3 times a day. Today got up ate?

... breakfast and couldn't eat all of it and now have pain in the middle of my stomach. Then sneezed and had blood in it

I have some naproxen 500 mg tablet with expiration date of1/12/17 could I still take them now?

Naproxen 500 not working for sciatica pain?

I had X-ray and MRI done showed I had budging disc in L4 and L5 also mild arthritis and when I when to er they said I had sciatica so my doctor gave me naproxen but it isn't working. I have a husband and 4 little ones to look after and this pain is to much. Also I was given a muscle relaxer... read more

Strep Throat... body not responding to antibiotics... what do I do next?

First I was on amoxicillian every 8 hours, motrin 800 & tylenol that didnt work so I then had to get 3 bags of fluid via iv because i was dehydrated. Antibiotic chlamidicin & a steriod in my iv because my throat had closed. They send me home with chlamidicin, tylenol with codeine &... read more

Can I take tramadol if it is expired?

I was prescribed tramadol many years ago and did not use much. I know have severe menstrual cramps that will not go away. I noticed the tramadol bottle and realised this may help with the pain, however they expired in 2008. The bottle has been kept inside it's box and there is still a large... read more

Cannabis - Can I take CBD oil with tramadol?

Fioricet - My back is hurting can I take the Fioricet for the pain?

How do I relieve pain from a Prolia shot? I hurt in both of my arms. Really bad pain day and night.

After I had my Prolia shot. I am in serious pain in my wrist and both my shoulders, day and night pain and my hands hurt really bad. They did not hurt like this before the shot. Can someone tell me what I can I do for pain?

Gabapentin 100mg making back pain worse? (bulging disc in lower back)?

I've had bad back pain and migraines for the past 8 years, give or take. I'm currently on diclofenac potassium for migraines and also for back pain, but it didn't seem to help my back. (I was recently diagnosed with a bulging disc in my lower back, but I don't think that is the... read more