Pain Questions (Page 78)

How long after taking aspirin can I take ibuprofen?

I took 500mg aspirin for pain but it did not help my symptoms. How long after taking aspirin can I take ibuprofen instead?

I think I have an allergy to my antibiotic! What can I do to treat my infection?

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica but no pain medication. They just refuse to prescribe it to me even though I have other health issues. I came across ketamine on Google. Has anyone tried it?... read more

Can I split meloxicam 15 mg tablets in half?

Have 15 mg but should have 7.5

Urinary Tract Infection - I was diagnosed with a UTI on Tuesday, and shortly after began having back

... pain in my lower left part of my back. It’s like a dull, achy pain. I’ve been on antibiotics for a few days, and nothing seems to be changing

I’ve been on Zoloft since December 2023 and I’ve been so sick since. I’ve been suffering with...

... GERD (not positive caused by that) nausea, burning mouth, insomnia, upset stomach, back pain, palpitations now as my doctor finally realized that my illnesses are probably caused by the side effects. I think I have every side effect listed online. I’ve had no life and suffering all this... read more

What other medication I can take for nerve pain besides Lyrica?

What’s the difference between M367 and AN627?

I’m prescribed Tramadol 50mg, 2 pills, 3 times a day. I’ve noticed a different pill shape and number lately. What is the difference between M367 and AN627? I’ve checked the numbers and they seem to be 2 different medications. I can tell a difference when I take them but are they... read more

I am confused about buprenorphine?

I have chronic back pain, I also have cancer. I have been on hydrocodone 10 mgs for ever now. My cancer treatment caused lymphedema in my right leg and the pain is incredible. The hydrocodone is not completely covering the pain so my cancer team is putting me on buprenorphine. Is my cancer team... read more

Meloxicam - How long (many weeks) can one take meloxicam?

Patient feeling relief from med and wants to know if he can take it long term.

Baclofen - How does baclofen work in gastritis?

Emergency doctor prescribed baclofen for abdominal pain while I think it's gastritis. How does it work here? Came home still with upset stomach, belching and sour mouth. Also prescribed pantoprazole.

What's the difference between Suboxone and Subutex?

Can one be used in combination with Vicodin to increase the effectiveness for pain?

Have you tried pantoprazole or meloxicam? Which works for you?

My Rheumatologist prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix) so I could take the NSAID meloxicam (Mobic) for arthritis pain without causing stomach/gastro ulcers or bleeding. BUT, the pantopazole causes my eyelids to swell. I decided to give it a third try, and had the same reaction as well as now having... read more

Bentyl - is there an over the counter medication similar?

I went to the er with pain in my stomach and mid/lower back ct scan,ultasound,pelvic rtc and nothing was found, the pain only subsides with the bentyl and it's been going on now for 6 days, i'm trying to get an appointmenty with a gastroligist. help Thank you

Is Hyoscyamine sulfate sublingual a narcotic?

I am a member of a sober living house. One of our members went to the hospital with stomach pains and was prescribed this medication. Do we need to put this med. in our safe to keep it from others who may abuse it?