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Can a pharmacist ask for a diagnosis and refuse to fill prescription?
Can a pharmacist ask what your diagnosis is and say she won't fill script until doctor calls and tells her the diagnosis and why you take the medication. It was for 90 vicodin Es that aren't abused and only prescribed by one pain management doctor. Isn't there some privacy law and... read more
Which antibiotics are best for tooth infection cephalexin or clindamycin?
I have bad teeth and no matter if I brush/floss regularly & don't eat sweets & quit drinking pop I am still getting pain that is usually associated with infection. I can't remember what antibiotics I was given for my teeth I have clindamycin and cephalexin. All I remember is the... read more
Soma for Fibromyalgia?
I am currently on Soma 350mg 3x daily for my Fibromyalgia with mild relief if I am having a mild day that is. Has anyone out there with Fibromyalgia ever taken anything but narcotics for your Fibromyalgia and have it work more than 20%? I cannot deal with the pain much more my muscles in my legs... read more
Has anyone experienced hallucinations, like hearing voices while taking Zanaflex?
Is my dosage too high? I have only been on it 6 days, and yesterday I heard voices twice when no one was around. It has totally helped my pain, but I also have eye pressure/pain but it goes as quickly as it comes, but on a daily basis.
How important is it to wean off Lyrica slowly?
My 18 year old daughter has been on 150mg of Lyrica 3x a day for 2 months for nerve pain in her foot after a stingray injury and 2 surgeries. Her nerve pain is gone and the side effects of Lyrica are really effecting her. How important is it to wean off the Lyrica very slowly? Are there withdrawal... read more
Is gabapentin 300mg capsules actually the same as Neurontin capsules?
My doctor gave me this for the pain in my back.
How long do the initial side effects of Cymbalta last? The headaches,nausea, fatigue, whirlybird...
... brain. Start up patient. 1 week 30 mg. 2nd week 60 mg. Still nausea and horrible headaches. Very Very tired. Wake in the night. Whirlybird brain. How long before this stops and the nerve pain starts to subside? Help Just started week 3. Depression better but, this is where I was when I bailed... read more
Plan B One-Step - how long do the side effects last after taking the pill?
I took the pill two days ago and I'm experinsing nausea vomiting abdominal pain dizziness and its knocking me on my butt. I can barely walk with the pain and dizziness. and can barely stand to eat with puking and nausea.
How do you deal with pain meds and constipation? Great idea below...
I have a method that works for me - unsulphered apricots - they work really well, I eat some every single day, and have never had an issue with that frustrating side effect of pain meds even after surgery when taking a great deal of medication. I know this is not a question but I wanted to help... read more
Neurontin - does neurontion really work for back pain, spinal pain, nerves, and neck pain?
i was in a car accident 2 weeks ago and my doc put me on this and im seeing a chriopracter 3 times a week for the next 6-8weeks and im scared to try this medicine because no pain med has ever helped me before and plus she said it was also used for bipolar and depression and i have all that and i... read more
Fentanyl Patch - how long does it take for it to start working?
I started the Fentanyl patch 17 hours ago and I can not tell whether it is working, if it isnot going to work I am in big trouble if you know what I mean, how long does it take for the patch to work, I am at 17 hours and I have never used it before?
Why does my Clitoris hurt?
My clitoris started hurting right when i started my period which was yesterday (aug 23). its a sort of sharp pain whenever I wipe and move in a certain way. It feels hard too. I tried looking at it in the shower today and the tip looks sorta white? I have a feelings its swollen too. I am sorta... read more
Finding a pain management doctor who isn't scared to write prescriptions?
I am in MI, and been treated for pain with narcotic's after running the entire gamit of procedures, bio-feedback, injections, accupuncture, PT, etc, etc. I was on an acceptable regimen, and was able to function. Last year my brother was diagnosed with Reticular Sarcoma, very aggresive. I had... read more
How long does it take a statin get out of your system my legs hurt?
I started simvastatin this summer. The last few weeks my legs and ankles began hurting now I have foot cramps that twist my feet and headaches. I'm going to stop and see if they go away. I've really been nauseous too. I've almost been thinking of asking the doctor for something for... read more
Anyone had Botox injections for migraines and how long did it take to notice any benefit..?
I just recently had them in June. It was my first time and I don’t know if it takes more than one treatment? I suffer more than 20 days a month with migraines and the neurologist is reluctant to try pain meds even though I'm struggling to even sleep a full night without waking up... read more
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