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Is anyone with open-angle glaucoma currently taking Topamax for migraine prevention? I'm?
... apprehensive about starting it because of the possible side effect of closed-angle glaucoma. I have had trabeculectomy, glaucoma needle revision surgery, and cataract removal in both eyes. Have had open-angle glaucoma for 20 years. Now I have lots of floaters and some flashes in left eye after... read more
Is it safe to take ibuprofen and hour after taking oxycodone?
My mom had surgery and is in a lot of pain. She had oxycodone and 15 minutes later took gasX. I wanted to know if it's safe to take all that
Is it okay to take ibuprofen after total knee replacement?
I stopped taking oxy condone at 4 weeks and have only been taking Tylenol because that is what they gave me in the hospital with the Oxy Cosone nd since I couldn't take Advil 2 weeks prior to surgery.
Biofreeze - I had knee replacement surgery and I'm having complications, my knee was in pain so I?
... rubbed bio freeze, not on but around the area, now I find it almost impossible to straighten my knee out. Do you think it's the ointment? Help
What are other options instead of Lyrica? Does Lyrica really cause weight gain?
I had 3 back surgeries in 1 month due to disc herniation L4 L5 and narrowing of spinal canal where nerves travel. The first surgery wasn't successful they went back second time but during the surgery I got infected and was on antibiotics orally and also through pic line for 12 weeks. I've... read more
How long is recovery from carpal tunnel/ulnar nerve decompression surgery?
I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Decompression release surgery last week, 09/07/17. It has been one week and I am still having pain, especially in the elbow, shoulder area. My arm is bruised from the elbow down to the wrist. I have an incision on the palm of my hand as well as on the elbow. I work... read more
Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?
I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good... read more
How long for the tightness in my upper thigh to go away after a full hip replacement?
I am 48 and had a full hip replacement on Dec 27,2017 as an outpatient procedure. The success has been remarkable. I was able to walk without any support about a week after surgery. I did physical therapy for four weeks after and even my therapist said I was healing very quickly and my progress was... read more
Can I take a tramadol for pain before surgery?
I had a Ultrasound, I have a cyst and a gall stone lodged into my liver. I am scheduled to have surgery in 2 days to remove my gall bladder. I had taken a tramadol to help relieve the pain. I do know I cannot take aspirin or Tylenol before my surgery. But, is it safe to take tramadol before my... read more
My dog was prescribed tramadol, gabapentin and Galliprant?
My super boy dog is almost 13. He is my best friend and weighs 50lbs. He had 3 knee surgeries. Recently he hurt his left knee and I did want to put him through another surgery at his age., He was prescribed Galliprant due to his high liver enzymes, white blood count. Galliprant did wonders for my... read more
Metoprolol Succinate ER causing worse mental issues ?
In March I had Total knee replacement which caused major congestive heart failure. After 3 stents, I've been taking 50 mg of this med. l haven't felt the same mentally since knee surgery, and now I am desperate and scared. The depression I've always suffered is now beyond unbearable,... read more
Should I take letrozole or just do radiation for stage 1 breast cancer?
Wondering I am 70 fairly healthy women diagnosis with stage 1breast cancer -had recent surgery: Dr is suggesting I take letrozole for next 5 years Looking at all the side effects I am extremely hesitate so am looking into radiation instead -never had radiation-just looking for opinions -how was it... read more
How long in hour does naproxen stay in your system?
Iam due to have spine surgery and was wondering how long naproxen at a dose of 2000mg a day would stay in your system (in hours) as I have been told to stop it prior surgery.
Pain management after surgery in the middle of the ‘opioid crisis’. What to do?
I need to have multiple orthopedic surgeries, but friends and some doctors are telling me to postpone them because I won’t get pain management in recovery. Is this true? I'm in pain now, but I don't want to be in more pain recovering from surgery. I need a knee replacement, and a... read more
Can I stop taking ranolazine abruptly?
For example, if having surgery or about to take an antibiotic such as clarithromycin, may I just stop ranolazine prior?
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