Pain & Pain Management - April 2007

Had lumber laminectomy Feb 20 2007. (2nd surgery on l5s1). Never was out of pain and got worse starting 2 weeks post-op, now with pain down BOTH legs. New MRI showed NEW herniated disk on nerve....The surgeon spent more time today showing me what he cut out, than he did with the problems at hand and said the radiologist sucked and was wrong, there is no herniated disk. Even when I pointed it out on the film, he kept switching back to the picture of where he operated.
I have heard of the people that read the MRI's make mistakes sometimes, maybe miss something. I have NEVER heard of them saying something as big as that is there and it not be. Not only do I see what I beleive is a herniated disk in the pics, but I had and have ALL the clinical symptoms as well...BEFORE the MRI. Seems like the surgeon is afraid I would sue or something. I told him I just need help to get this fixed. He said the pain is DDD and the disk is so thin and I need a fusion, but he is not qualified to do it.

2007-04-12 12:10:32 · 7 answers · asked by pofdog 2

What does kadian show up as on a drug screen, does it show as the same thing as most pain medicine? I know most of them show up as opiates and I was wondering does it show up as the same or different?

2007-04-12 11:24:41 · 4 answers · asked by klfhdf 2

2007-04-12 10:56:39 · 4 answers · asked by jeisea j 1

Today, I Have been having pains in the back lower part of my head, my upper back and my shoulders. What can it be? It starting today. I don't know what to do. thanks for your help!

2007-04-12 10:43:45 · 4 answers · asked by Justine 3

What sort of pain do you have to have to have percocet prescribed? stomach pain? car accident? pulled muscle?

2007-04-12 10:27:34 · 12 answers · asked by Potato C 1

Has anyone ever had a back problem that caused numbness in the leg and toe and thigh burning sensation and buzzing sensation in the genitals?

2007-04-12 10:20:37 · 0 answers · asked by Debbie P 1

What is the difference between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone?? I was prescribed generic percocet(oxycod) and told the doc. that they kept me up at night, so he prescribed me generic vicoden(hydrocodone) whats the difference?

2007-04-12 08:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by aksnowman31 2

I do have AVN in my femor but the pain gets even worse about 1 hr after taking Benadryl.

2007-04-12 08:51:40 · 0 answers · asked by trent a 1

I'm currently taking Darvocet for a bulging disc in my back and each pill has 650mg of acetaminophen in it!!! Now, I only need them when I am working my other job because I wait tables at night and the lifting and bending is bothersome and I usually need 2 to get rid of the pain. Now, suppose I want a drink after work like I often do. My poor liver!!!! Now, we all know that we take pain killers for the narcotic in them, right? Has anyone gotten rid of their pain with tylenol alone? Damn, tylenol won't even get rid of a headache for me. It's practically useless as far as I'm concerned.

So, what's the point of putting so much of it in painkillers? Is it simply to make sure drug addicts don't go crazy on it like they do with Oxycoctin? Does tylenol alone actually work for anybody? And If I take 2 darvocets at a time, will it kill me eventually?

2007-04-12 08:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

the dilaudid are pills and the fentanyl is a patch

2007-04-12 08:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by senate_pro_sk8er 1

Yesterday I had shooting pains down the one leg. By the end of the day, I feel way better and have no trouble working out. My mattress and sleeping positions have not changed. Maybe I am stressed when I sleep?

2007-04-12 06:38:06 · 3 answers · asked by george1234 1

I've just got really bad cramps and I try to take medicine, but it doesn't seem to help. Does anyone know of a way I can help ease the pain in the meantime? Walking? Laying down?

2007-04-12 06:03:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the dangers of getting my tounge periced?

2007-04-12 05:45:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i went to the ER last night thought i had the flue they gave me a steroid shot that started with a d and did not give me any info on the shot all they said was it would relax my musels so they would not hurt i need to know if anyone one know what it is and what the side effect are my musel in my body are numb and feel like they are going to give out i have troble walking for now my legs feel like they have no feeling and i will fall i feel druged up and like i am asleep allthough i am awake i feel grogey tired not able to focases they gave me no info on this shot at all any info out there i would greatly be happy knowing what this shots side effects are how long they will last why i feel the way i feel i am unable to eat have a very upseat stomic please help i have never had a steriod before do not know if that has anything to do with the way i feel i get cramping in my body all over my body and just feel dumb do not seem to know what is going on around me i see what is but don't react

2007-04-12 05:40:34 · 7 answers · asked by wendy c 1

Also for some reason my eyes are hurtng too.

2007-04-12 05:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by JG123 2

ihave an ear infection and its so painful i cant sleep at night the past few nights i go to sleep at 11 and wake up at 1 and cant go back to sleep help

2007-04-12 03:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by john s 3

How do people with arthritis get these things open? The paper on the back rips apart when you try to peel it off. There must be an easier way.

2007-04-12 03:00:29 · 10 answers · asked by cmsb705 5

I've been running at least a mile on a treadmill for a little over a month and I've got pain in my shins. I'm thinking they're shin splits but there's no swelling or anything (for the record, I'm not exactly sure what shin splints are; I've heard so many things from so many people I'm not sure what to believe). Anyway, I rested them over the weekend (helped someone move) and the pain subsided. But now it's Thursday and the pain is back.

What are the best shoes or insoles to buy to help reduce the pain? Any type of pain killer of anything I can do to help this?

P.S. I'm NOT going to stop running. I rest on weekends and that seems to be enough for now,but it's a MUST that I do this so not running, unfortunately, is out of the question.

2007-04-12 02:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by Eddie 2

I recently started a mild workout plan to help me lose weight, but I have developed knee pain (both legs) in the last month or so (the therapists at the physical therapy gym I go to say I'm doing the exercises right, so 'form' isn't the problem). My doctor also put me on Cosamin DS and MSM in Nov. '06, when I didn't have any pain, to help "protect" my joints and I've been following the directions. Anyone have any advice for me and my aching knees? Thanks!

2007-04-12 02:09:15 · 18 answers · asked by Pdoxfalls 2

2007-04-12 01:41:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jon C 1

It's, ummm...for a friend.

2007-04-12 01:07:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-12 01:02:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-11 23:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by Blujeenz♥ 3

My father has gout but is allergic to prescribed drugs(i.e Allipurinol). His feet are in constant pain but the regular anti-inflams do little to ease it.He is not over wieght or a heavy drinker and knows what NOT to eat.We here cherries are good for this condition.... Anyone know any other mirical cures???? (please no extracts from web pages explainin gout cos we know the lot!)

2007-04-11 23:11:03 · 9 answers · asked by vilhelm 1

Why do i feel like theres something in my throut when i swallow.

2007-04-11 22:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by Decamax 1

Please help every so often i get these mild cramping pains in my right hip. I’m not sure whether it’s my appendix because it isn't very painful I just clench my fist for a moment then it goes away. This only occurs very rarely and there is no set pattern to the pain which leads me to believe that it has something to do with my diet or amount of exercise I do each day. I am slightly worried that it is my appendix. My mum has had her appendix out ...does that necessarily mean I will too?

2007-04-11 22:34:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm talking about an operation to put in intermedullary rod in the shinbone.

2007-04-11 21:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Pill is:
pink, has imprint of a character that looks like a capitol "P" but the curve of the P doesnt meet up completely with the stem. Then, directly below is the number 75. The pill is round and not very big.
IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE WHAT THIS IS.....PLEASE answer right away, with a link to a photo (IF AT ALL POSSIBLE)!!!!
ASAP!
thank you!

2007-04-11 19:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by º§€V€Nº 6

I just played soccer yesterday for the first time in two years. We played for nearly two hours. Afterwards I did yoga for another two hours.
This morning I woke up on the couch with severe soreness.
During soccer I had fallen and hurt my back, but I am sore everywhere. It isn't a serious PAIN but it is very very sore feeling. My legs, my back, my ribs and abs all hurt. My mom seems to think there is something wrong with me. Or is this just the outcome of being severely unfit and then diving into the game?

2007-04-11 19:44:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wanted know and i am not trying it or anything just wanted to know so does it?

2007-04-11 18:42:25 · 5 answers · asked by germen_babe 1