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Can Tramadol make you hypersensitive with the pain you were originally prescribed the tramadol for?
I have chronic Osteoarthritis of my cervical / lumbar spine with multilevel stenosis and neural compromise, I now have the Osteoarthritis in my hands mainly my thumb joints are badly worn causing crepitus and a extreme toothache type pain 24/7 . All my main joints ache/are painful and are stiff. My... read more
Meloxicam - will meloxican work for spinal stenosis?
I have pain in lower back and down both legs. Have been on celebrex for like forever. Always looking for the drug that will help the most. I am also on cymbalta, norco 10-325, horizant and flexerl. Still in more pain than want. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is gabapentin 300mg x3 a day for my lamber spinal stenosis too small dose? I am in constant pain?
I top it up with Tramadol 50g PRC up to 6 tabs a day which gives me a bit of relief. More than this my body will start itching. I also take 25 mg amitryptrine at night. Should I ask my GP to increase the Gabapentin dose? I am 54 yrs. Thx
Why is my urine causing dark brown stains on my pad and underwear?
I am elderly woman with thyroid disease, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and I take lots of medicines and supplements. So I am wondering what may be causing brown stains in underwear and pads I use? I have incontinence and need to wear pads because of it. And it has quite an odor to it also. Could... read more
How are you dealing with severe spinal stenosis?
I saw a neurosurgeon yesterday who told me I have severe spinal stenosis along with a bone spur and a disc protruding into my spinal canal at L2/L3 which is causing me extreme pain. My spine is also "unstable" from L1 to L4. The neurosurgeon said I need to have some type (I can't... read more
How long can you safely take 300mg. Gabapentin, 3X daily?
I have had 2 back surgeries including a double-fusion using my own bone. After 20 years I developed terrible back pain and sciatica. An MRI showed significant arthritis, calcification and stenosis. I also have migraines and the Gabapentin has helped a lot in both areas, with minimal side effects.
What anti-inflammation medicine can I take safely while taking Xarelto?
I have serious pain in my back caused by stenosis an inflammation. I am on Xarelto for clotting problems. What over the counter medication can I take safely for anti-inflammation while taking Xarelto?
Gabapentin - I am suffering from spinal stenosis and also...
... diabetic peripheral neuropathy? I am suffering from spinal atenosis since last two years.with diabetic peripheral neuropathy specially after going rt knee replacement using robotic process So is spinal stenosis help me to cure tingling and numbness from back to toe?
Help finding a pain management doctor?
I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more
The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?
In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP)... read more
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