Pain & Pain Management - February 2007

I have been suffering from lower back pain for a long time. Most of the doctors attribute it to a bad disk (L5-S1). Nothing has worked to relieve the pain, and not the doctors wan tme to have an epidural pain block to see if that helps. Has anyone had this done, and can you comment on the effectiveness and sde-effects

2007-02-14 04:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by answerman2222 1

I have horrible headaches and used to get vicodin for it, but now they wont give it to me anymore and I am in PAIN!!

2007-02-14 03:49:08 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am acute/chronic patient in pain management. Here is history: severe scoliosis which resulted in 2 major back surgeries, lumber was finally fused. I had a 45degree curve which had me leaning WWAAYY to the right, after surgery i could stand straight but this affected my hip. Just had knee surgery in Nov. 2006 and a total hip replacement 4 weeks ago. My question is: I am now on 120 Lortabs, 90 somas, 30 xanex and ambeim CR for sleep. This was not enough bc the hospital had me on 2 Norcos every 4 hrs so my tolerance was built up BIG time. SO my pain dr. ordered Fentynal 25 microgram patches. I put one on last night and slept like a baby and i'm still not in pain!!!!!!!!! They are suppose to last 72 hrs,. so should i change to the patches or stay on all the pills? I am going to always have pain from my scoliosis. I have a bulging disc on my right side now that is all swollen. I am in physical therapy 3 times a week and don't miss a day!!! My hip is great, it's my back STILL?!?!?

2007-02-14 03:30:11 · 5 answers · asked by VICTORIA L 4

Last thursday my doc prescribed me 20 5 mg pills of hydrocodone i am almost out i am in a lot of pain and will be seeing a specialist you think it's to soon to ask for a refill

2007-02-14 03:22:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

About 3 weeks ago i was at cheerleading practice and i fell completely on my ankle. Well it has been 3 weeks and my ankle is still pretty big I've iced elevated and havent walked on it. I can put weight on it but once i spot a ruch of pain goes up and down my leg. My dad said it is an upper ankle sprain but i atleast could start walking on it by now. So my question is im extremely worried that i completely otre my ligament and that im going to need surgery to repair it. HAs anyone ever had this happen and can someone tell me if its going to get better or stay bad.

2007-02-14 03:15:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kaley C 2

Cause this chick next to me sure won't stop complaining about hers!

2007-02-14 02:41:18 · 2 answers · asked by Work is for Busters 3

when i come in from work he is either sleeping or looks like he is on street drugs. can he become addicted and is this a dangerous dose, plz help

2007-02-14 02:31:32 · 7 answers · asked by england 4ever 4

For years now I have been getting sharp pains from sleeping on my side, I'm assuming. The pain is in my shoulder(s) and it gets to the point of where I can't lift my arms because it hurts so bad. Has anyone else ever experienced this? I don't want to waste time and money on x-rays and such but it just won't go away. I've added a couple exercises to my workout routine that focus on my shoulders so hopefully that will help. Any other suggestions?

2007-02-14 02:26:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

this tissue is at the left side of my nick and pains.Please advice. My doctor tells me no cause to worry.

ja,es

2007-02-14 02:13:33 · 4 answers · asked by james g 2

2007-02-14 01:13:14 · 7 answers · asked by rkbowler1 1

2007-02-14 00:17:39 · 12 answers · asked by lady c 2

I hurt my self a while back now now i have to go for another mri...with and with out contrast...i am only 13 can some one exlplain wat they r going to do...it is for my ankle

2007-02-14 00:00:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been taking Nurofen Plus (Ibuprofen & Codeine) for a toothache while I wait 4 days for a dentist appointment. These are the only pain killers that work for toothache.

I have noticed that soon after taking them I develop a mild throbbing headache on the top right hand side of my head. I also feel a little dizzy and light headed.

Should I be concerned?

2007-02-13 23:35:47 · 13 answers · asked by Jack 3

does anyone know what is in dihydrocodeine? my friend says it has in morphine? i said she wrong. and is it a good painkiller?

2007-02-13 20:59:05 · 1 answers · asked by crazychick 1

2007-02-13 20:52:11 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-02-13 20:00:34 · 12 answers · asked by sophlouisa 1

I keep getting this pain on the right side of my head around my temple area.It lasts for about 5 seconds then goes away.It pulses when it happens.It doesn't feel like a normal head ache but like a pressure pain.I have had an MRI scan but nothing shows up.My mum died from an brain aneurysm 3 yrs ago and I get worried that It might be early symptoms of one. Acupuncture does not help me either.I've had this prob for 4 years now and get the pains 4-5 times a day. Does anyone else get these or know what it might be ?? please any help or light on this delema would be appreciated.
thankyou

2007-02-13 19:57:05 · 6 answers · asked by ursula k 3

2007-02-13 18:37:35 · 18 answers · asked by zesa 1

2007-02-13 17:54:14 · 8 answers · asked by Emsh 1

I fought chronic pain for fifteen years before taking meds. Now, I have a physicain to give musle relaxors, a psychirist to give chemical imbalance meds, and a pain doctor for the pain. Wow!!! Does it not seem like there should be one doctor to give meds? The reason for this question is that there is one contreversal med that helps and I only take when symptoms are drastic. Doesn't it seem that if I had one doctor, my meds would mix and the doctor would know what is needed. Three years ago, I found these great doctors and put the past doctors in the past. So, how can I get this med from one doctor and how do I know which one to ask?

2007-02-13 17:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6

OK so at random times my knees will start to hurt and i end up limping all day cuz i cant bear to putt ANY weight on it or it hurts. i didnt pull anything cuz this has been going on for a while now and seems to be getting worse. anyone know why?

2007-02-13 17:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by Izzybella 1

Every time I play the Wii sports, my whole body hurts, and continues to hurt for days. Is this normal. My arms, legs, back, and my neck is sometimes stiff after playing. Is this normal?

2007-02-13 17:07:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been having this numbness in my front leg for quite some time. It gets worse when I am in a sitting or standing position. Could I get permanent nerve damage from this? What should I do about this? TIA for any help!

2007-02-13 17:00:47 · 11 answers · asked by twobearcatz 1

I have a dull pain in the left side of my head. It's been hurting all day. I had a very stressful day yesterday which pretty much consisted of stress and 9 hrs driving around town. I was exhausted and was too stressed to eat much. Ive been eating today, but I'm still kinda hungry and really tired..It's kind of a shooting pain, but not really distracting. My nose is stuffed up, so it couldbe sinuses??

2007-02-13 16:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by tongueleaded99 1

2007-02-13 16:30:43 · 17 answers · asked by blackglitter 2

The medication is working very well and I really would like to continue with it as it has been the only thing to relieve me of my pain...can i request Percocet from my Dr. as it was prescribed to me in the ER? Any tips of how I can get my Dr. to continue with it would be great.

2007-02-13 15:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 15:17:52 · 13 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

I have osteoarthritis in my lower back, have had a disc fusion done in my neck 8 years ago and is starting to wear out, and have now been diagnosed with Impingement syndrome in my right shoulder. Unfortunately I have become dependent on pain killers to the point of being dangerous.
I am looking for alternatives to manage the pain. I live alone so no support from family is available.

2007-02-13 15:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Suzy 1

Recently, maybe the past few months, my entire lower back has hurt non stop. Is there anything I can do to releave my pain besides advil, tylenol......... It hurts!!!!!

2007-02-13 15:06:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 14:58:32 · 8 answers · asked by styx_apollo 1