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Trazodone - how do wean yourself off this drug?
I currently take 100mg at nightime to sleep. Recently had back surgery and noticed if I stop the Trazodone, I feel great ( more energy, joints do not ache, back feels great ) but the side effects are terrible. Nervousness, feelings of everything closing in around me, aching joints, instability,... read more
What can anyone telll me about the procedure MILD, Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression?
I am looking for information on the MILD procedure and pros and cons from anyone who might know something about it. i would like to look into it as alternative to the more invasive surgery that has been given to me as an option if conservative measures do not work . This is a summary of my MRI... read more
What to do if your dr. won't prescribe Soma?
My husband has had spine surgery and has arthritis and possibly fibromyalgia. His arthritis dr. said today she hates soma and won't write it. We don't really want to change dr's in mid-stream with his RA treatment, should we try pain management to get this RX? It appears from reading... read more
How long does it normally take Celebrex to work?
I have just started on the drug after reinjuring my knee after kneecap replacement surgery. Due to the injury, my doc says I have some more arthritis developing. She gave me a Cortisone shot to help make me more comfortable until the Celebrex kicks in. Don't want to do another. OUCH! They hurt... read more
I take Plavix. What non-NSAID medication can I safely take for arthritis pain and inflammation?
I am not supposed to take NSAIDS because I take Plavix daily as a heart attack and heart surgery survivor. What drug can I take to get relief from the pain and the inflammation? The pain is mostly located in my fingers and hands.
Omeprazole - Can Prilosec cause upper back pain?
I was prescribed Omeprazole after having Bariatric surgery (the sleeve). Three days after taking it I woke up with a sore neck.. The next day the pain and soreness was in my shoulders and then upper back. I could hardly lift my right arm..I did not have any shortness of breath.. I was sent to the... read more
How does amitriptyline work for nerve pain? Does it ALWAYS cause weight gain?
My dr. suggested it for some mild nerve pain after a surgery but I understand that weight gain is one of the most frequent side effects. I'm over 55 years old & I'm about 15 lbs. overweight so I really can't afford to gain weight. I'd love to hear about your experience with... read more
Can lumbar fusion cause peripheral neuropathy ?
Did not have any symptoms till about one year after surgery.now pain is so extreme I have been to the emergency room on two occasions was told that I now have peripheral neuropathy.very concerned that now I am going to have neuropathy for life.please I need more details of how this could have... read more
Can tylenol be taken alternating with Tramadol ?
My daughter had tonsils, adenoids and deviated septum surgery this am. Most of the day today she took 5 mg oxycodone every 4 hrs. and liquid tylenol (30 ml of 500 mg) every 4 hrs - alternating each every 2 hrs. The oxycodone made her throat very sore and breathing labored and heart race, and after... read more
300mg Gabapentin Not Working?
It will be a month on January 4th since I've had surgery on four tendons in my right wrist as well as my medial nerve. Since then I have been a perscribed 300 milligrams motrin as well as percocet 5. I finished those, they really helped a lot. I recently started hand therapy about a week and... read more
Is it normal to still have knee replacement post op pain after 6 weeks?
I had a lot of extra swelling after surgery but its better! I start outpatient p.t. next thursday. Finished at home p.t. Still have pain. Worse with p.t of couse. When i wake up and when i go to bed. I cant go 4 and a half hrs w/o pain. Still on 25 mgs fent patch every 3 days and diluadid every 4... read more
Can I take tynelol with hydromorphone?
Had shoulder surgery and the hydromorph does not work as well as hydrocodone for pain relief
After back surgery have severe pain in my shoulders and upper back, anyone else have this problem?
Doc says its the nerves and it will get better. Have took steroids for inflammation. Any one else having this problem and what can I do about it?Back Pain
May I take Wellbutrin XL (150/day) while I have major abdominal surgery (Crohns)? I won't be able to
... swallow any pills for 3-5 days? Any contraindications with the anesthesia? I am off the grid on the anti-depressant so as not to be in my medical records. Yes, prescribed to me by a psych but pay cash not use my insurance
I was wondering if anyone else here takes gabapentin for tmj nerve pain?
I have just started taking gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for my tmj nerve pain.I have had 3 tmj surgeries and the third surgery resulted in chronic nerve damage to both of my tmj joints.I also take cymbalta and 25mg of neurotripiline but so far I have had no relief from my pain and I also have... read more
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