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Having knee joint manipulation surgery. How long is pain after?
I had knee replacement in Aug 2011. Dont have much motion and still in pain. So they r going to straiten knee all the way and bend knee all the way back break up scar tissue while im sleep. I had a very hard time w pain after first surgery because of tolerance to pain meds. I heard this was very... read more
Typically, how long should hand swelling continue after shoulder rotator cuff/impingement surgery?
I had right shoulder surgery (by scope) that included repair of the supraspinatus (95%) and work on the acrimon and clavicle to relieve impingement problems. About two and half weeks later, I woke up one morning to find the back of my right hand highly swollen. The doctor's explanation is that... read more
My doctor just prescribed Gabapentin, for my back & leg pain, I am terrified of taking this drug?
I have problems with taking drugs at all. I had back surgery years ago & now that I am 61 years old my back has gotten worst. I just started with leg pain & spasms and now the doctor wants me to try Gabapentin before he gets more x-rays & MRI. Wouldn't it be better to get test... read more
Clindamycin and consuming alcohol [Ethanol]?
I recently got my wisdoms out and I was prescribed Clindamycin as a pill. And I was planning to go to a party on Saturday for New Years [3 days after the surgery]. I was prescribed to take one pill every 8 hours for about 10 days. And I was planning on consuming alcohol that 4th night and I have... read more
I feel I have been treated badly by a doctor, how do I report him?
This is my first time posting and I had to from being so upset.I have rotator cuff tears in both shoulders with osteoarthritis in the left and tendonitis in the right.I recently had surgery in March on my right shoulder,everything was fine until I went to therapy and the therapist went to far and... read more
Does Naproxen contain aspirin?
I have had catarac surgery and was told not to take any aspirin products, so I need to know if Naproxen has aspirin it it's ingredients.
How long will I need to take Lyrica for foot pain after total knee replacement?
My foot has terrible pain after a Total Knee Replacement; my surgeon scoffed it off as arthritis. I think there was nerve damage during the surgery. My Podiatrist recommened Lyrica and that has relieved the pain. I just want to know how long I should take Lyrica and if anyone else has the same... read more
My vet prescribed tramadol 50mg tablets for my dog, He weighs 86 lbs?
It was prescribed to him for after a surgery, as pain relief. Two tablets three x a day for 3 days. I guess what I'm asking is does this seem like a good idea. I wanted a second opinion.
Can Latuda cause hair loss?
I have been experiencing hair loss for about 6 months. I attributed it to having surgery twice in that time. But now I'm wondering if it's Latuda that I've been on for about six to eight months. Anyone else have experience with this problem?
Zoloft - Please answer So I have been taking Zoloft 100mg for 2,5 years and it worked wonders and...
... about a month ago I felt my OCD flaring up again. I also had quite stressful events in life, gallbladder surgery + moving to another country in 2 months. We decided to up my dose to 150mg. I took 125mg for 10 days and felt good. Then took 150mg and immediately felt anxiety and jitters. Now my... read more
Is Tramadol good for chronic back pain after a back surgery?
I have chronic pain because of a herniated disc and disc surgery and the dr. told me the muscle is spasaming around the bone to protect it? Would Tramadol be good for the relief of those muscle spasms?
Been taking Colestipol since gallbladder removal 11/03/11, and still have massive problems with?
... diarrhea. Have had chronic IBS for years and my gastro said it may take a long time for my system to recover. Meantime, my weight just keeps dropping (weighed 144 at surgery - 128 now), and I avoid all foods with fat. I am afraid to eat at times actually. Anyone relate to this nightmare?
Herniated disc - I don't want surgery, but what other options do I have?!?
I am 27 years old and a single mother of two. I also work in daycare full time. Needless to say my life is spent bending and lifting. Well, last year in October I was diagnosed with sciatica and the cause of it was a herniated disc. My right foot and leg are numb and my back has severe pain. I... read more
What are the side effects of a deep joint cortisone injection?
got a injection to "relieve pain" and shoulder is doing worse than before and doctors don't want to do surgery.
Anastrozole - What are my risks if I decide not to take hormone therapy drugs after my surgery for?
... breast cancer? I simply do not want the side effects they will give me
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