Pain Questions (Page 81)

What kind of pain meds can I take if I am allergic to morphine?

I don't know if anyone else has had this experience, but when given morphine, it accentuates my pain rather than rid me of it. Demerol did well, but now most don't use it after surgery for some reason. I have tried sooo many pain medications but either they have really bad side effects,... read more

What would be a good alternative to replace Fentanyl?

I am wanting to get off of fentanyl, and need some answers for a replacement. I don't want oxycontin since everyone is having so much trouble with it. Any answers would be very much Appreciated. By the way, I am taking 50 mcg. every 48 hrs.

How do I treat gout in the wrist?

My uncle has gout in the wrist and it hurts bad, so how can he ease the pain? He already has been taking Celery Circulation and pain pills. It's swollen and in alot of pain!!!

I have gout can I take hydrocodone for pain?

Will fioricet help siatic nerve pain?

Have breast pain, tenderness & discoloration 8 months after lumpectomy & radiation, is this normal?

Breast Cancer - had lumpectomy and finished radiation 8 mos. ago. My question is, that I still have soreness and now pain in breast. also, have quite a bit of discloration and now huge knot that hurts when touched as well still 'crusty' around nipple. Would this be still part of what is... read more

I get red flushness of skin from chest to face & hot before a diverticulitis attack - anyone else?

A more powerful symptom of attack is of course the pain, but I get red and my boss says, "You're getting an attack aren't you?"

My boyfriend received a testosterone injection improperly. We are not sure where she injected it,?

... but it flowed out of the needle way too fast.. He has since developed a lump that feels attached, like w/ a cord, Dr. said, and extreme pain and numbing down his leg where siatica is. If I massage his legs and rub toward feet, the pain is unbearable til i rub the blood back up. He said he was... read more

Can Benadryl cause my liver function tests to become elevated?

My Doctor has recommended not taking Zrtec tabs prior to my next physical. I have a history of slightly elevated liver function results. He wants me to not take that or any pain medication prior to the tests. I want to know if taking benadryl would be a good alternative that wouldn't effect... read more

Abdominal pain after Clomid use normal?

I started Clomid two weeks ago and should be ovulating today or tomorrow. Friday I started having major pain when I sit down or stand up. It feels almost like a stabbing knife pain. I've also become really tender to the touch on my lower abdomen. Worried about the posibility of... read more

How does the volteran gel work? How long to take effect and how long will the pain relief last?

I take prozac & xanax, is it safe to take pepcid ac for stomach pain?

.. for a month not eating well Dr said to take pepcid ac.

How do I go about getting oxycontin (OC NOT OP) w/out a prescription?

I've been dealing w/ lower back pain for over 4 years. I just (7 weeks ago) had surgery #2! A few years ago ( about 3.5) I had signed a contract w/ my Dr. One very late night I had to go to the ER due to terrible muscle spasms. They gave me a shot of I think was lanacaine(sp??) Well, as far as... read more

Can APAP/CODEINE be to old to take?.

Can APAP/CODEINE become outdated? I have had this medicine since 2008. At this time I have 2 absessed teeth. Regular tylenol and IB profin are not taking away any pain and I am needing somethin right now and the date caught my attention..I dont want to take it & have to wait four hours until I... read more

Need to find a doctor, after being dismissed for doctor shopping, have had 3 bck surgeries?

My fiance was busted doctor shopping in Oklahoma, now when I call to try to find him another doctor who will actually refer him to a pain management doctor no one will help I have contacted like 10 doctors and they all say nope. He needs some kind of relief, he has a back full of hardware and is on... read more