Chronic Pain
Questions + Answers
Mst morphine sulfrate tabltes 10mg + severdol 10mg has anyone tried these wondering if they helped them
I ve been on these for about three months now but they dont seem to be easing the pain .uch has anyone else tried them ?
Ty was on the patches but my skin itched like mad swllen an red allergic
Weight gain from Neurontin( gabapentin )
Have any of you experienced weight gain from neurontin? I have been on it for 1 1/2 years now and as they raised the dose I noticed I started going weight. I now take 800mgs a day. Since April I have gone from 140 lbs to 180. I am not happy at this weight but the drug does help a lot..though I still have the neuropathy all over my body, including my face. I am not eating more. The dr would like to raise it more but I don't want to be obese along with my other problems.
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I've been on neuronton before. I was on 1800 mgs daily. I didn't notice weight gain, but the help it provided was minimal.
Weight gain from Neurontin( gabapentin )
Have any of you experienced weight gain from neurontin? I have been on it for 1 1/2 years now and as they raised the dose I noticed I started going weight. I now take 800mgs a day. Since April I have gone from 140 lbs to 180. I am not happy at this weight but the drug does help a lot..though I still have the neuropathy all over my body, including my face. I am not eating more. The dr would like to raise it more but I don't want to be obese along with my other problems.
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I took Gabapentin years ago for my seizures...n it really didn't help with the pain so i was put on another seizure med ...
How do you manage house chores or food preparation if you are in pain all the time?
I had to hire a cleaning lady it is impossible for me to do much, also with suffering with Asthma I cannot allow dust to build up. I do have a stool at… read more
forgetfullness
Who else, besides me, forgets sometimes all your symptoms or issues when you go to the ER or a specialist and need to write them down in a pocket book to refer to? What other things do you do to remember?
I'm the say I started to write things down then i lost the note book.Now I have bits of paper everywhere I'm 62 but its the medication .
Inversion table
I’m wondering if anyone has tried the use of an inversion table for back pain. I’m looking into buying one.
OMG no...i actually felt worse n i was unable to drive...
Has anyone else used Botox for nerve pain?
The pain specialist is now recommending botox injections for my headaches. Is there anyone who has had experience with it?
My niece did this..it did help..I certainly would give it a try.
Does anyone have home remedies to reduce swelling in lymph nodes and general edema ?
Nettles are a natural anti-inflammatory. I drink a tea with nettles in it to help with my pain at times
How many people still suffer with pain even when taking pain like your're supposed to?
Seems most of us have pain meds but they only take the "EDGE" off and that's if we"re lucky. How do you deal daily with the overwhelming pain that almost renders us helpless on most days?
You're very smart to keep at it like you are or when it's hard to ask for help. I had a knee replacement done almost two years ago. My knee healed… read more
Need Advise...
For those with extreme hip pain..how do you sleep?
I am finding it extremely difficult to sleep....Sleeping on my left side, or right side is impossible...sleeping on my back gives me lower back pain....is it easier if I put a pillow under my knees?
What over the counter pain relieving gel works for you? I have tried salonpas and Biofreeze with no luck.
What kind of mattress do you have? Firm, Extra Firm? Does it help you? What name brand do you suggest? Right now my bed is too… read more
For hip pain, lay on side with pillow between knees to keep them parallel as possible.