Pain Questions (Page 68)

Is Butalb a narcotic or an opiate or neither?

I'm just wondering if butalb is a lower dose narcotic and would it help ease the withdrawl off of, say, vicoden or perks. I have saver hip and back pain and take vic for it but im not perscribed them. I run out from time to time n if these will help my pain and withdrawl it would make things a... read more

Does everyone know that Voltaren Gel is not suggested for rib pain?

Called Novartis since it was prescribed for me and no where on the instructions did it tell me how much should be used for rib pain. Was told by Novartis not to use it. Am concerned that this is not known by obviously my Dtr and possibly patients who might be on it. The safety of it concerns me... read more

Levaquin - Can side effects be treated?

I'm starting to have swelling in my legs and pain in both knees. Will this dissipate over time or is there something to counter act these side effects. These symptoms started after finishing a ten day regimen of 500 mg. Do I need to go see my physician?

Can you take Delayed release tramadol 50mg (2/day) and sumatriptan 50mg (as needed) together?

I have just been prescribed delayed release Tramadol (Zydol) at 50mg every 12 hours for muscle pain (CFS/ME) and I already take 50mg Sumatriptan for migraines, only taken as needed not regularly. Are these safe to take together? I've just had 2 bouts of terrible terrible vomiting which... read more

I take tramadol for muscle spasms,can I take flexeril with it?

I can't take any pain medications that are controlled substances, as I am easily addicted to them. I deal with migraines and chronic pain.

Protonix - how long does this take to work.

I was given after my knee surgery, I'm guessing as a coating for my stomach because I was given dilauded for pain. I didn't take the protonix at first but started waking up with nausea so I started taking it, I'm still getting the nauseau does the protonix take time to work

Chronic Pancreatitis - I'm a 28 year old male and have had chronic pancrantitis for one year and?

... five months, I take creon 12000 2 pill every time I eat its seems to be helping in the way that I can digest my food now but I'm still in pain every day my pancreas enzymes look a bit better now at least that what the doctor says they're still elevated just not as bad and my doctor... read more

Is taking one Meloxicam 15mg easier on the stomach than taking 2-3 Ibuprofen?

I have been taking 2-3 Ibuprofen daily for a few months now due to lower back pain and headaches. I want to try as much as possible to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. My Dr prescribed me Meloxicam. Would this be easier on the stomach than the Ibuprofen? Thanks.

How often can I take 2 tab of 200mg Ibuprofen?say every 4 hours? I am 62 yr old male?

i like to take every 4 hours the 2 tab of 200 mg of ubuprofen for my pain in bladder

Gastroparesis - HI! I was just diagnosed with GP on the 7th of this month! I have been in misery for

... over a month. I have non-stop pain along my sides, my rib area, mid chest feels like someone is stabbing me all the time. I have back pain and nausea non stop. When I say my sides I literally mean my sides not my abdomen. Are these symptoms others have with GP? I went to the ER twice and they... read more

I had an infusion of Zometa yesterday and am experiencing great pain in my hands, knees, neck and?

... back. Has anyone else experienced this and what do you do for pain? I am in tears. Can someone help?

How long do Lyricaa side effects last?

I have gone from 150mg per day to 225mg and have requested to try 300mg per day as the nerve pain in my legs from Lumbar Fusion doesn't seem be going away as it did with Gabapentin. I have stability problems such that I use a cane as I feel I start to fall, though I never have. I do not have... read more

How long does it take for dilaudid to take effect?

Neulasta - How high is too high? Extremely high white blood cell count?

My white blood cell count at last check was 73k+. That seems very high to me and I am having side effects like hives, ongoing diarrhea, temp, pain, shortness of breath, sickness that won't go away as if I have a cold. I've also had side pain which could be from the cough or the diarrhea I... read more

Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine - Can I take this medication for a back ache due to menstrual?

... cramps? I am suffering from period cramps in my lower back. If I take this medication will it help ease the pain?