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Is there any recourse I can take for being dismissed by my pain Dr.?

Action63

I knew I had to have a drug test done but the M.A. did not remember. I went into the bathroom and left a u.a. in a cup that's say's urin...

3 answers | 2 comments

When morphine doesn't work

Anna91

I was scheduled for a bone marrow biospy and was given morphine for pain and sedation. I was given an injection into the iv and it had n...

16 answers | 2 comments

types of pain meds

prolock

can i ask my pharmacist what brands of oxycod/apap thay have on hand or ask for a branid that works better for me some mfg like sun do n...

5 answers | 2 comments

New doctor said one thing did another?

dominoebarb

I am trying to find a medical doctor who is willing to take me as a patient with the pain meds I am on and being weaned off the morphine....

3 answers | 3 comments

Severe Gastroparesis and drug test

imtwin64

I have severe Gastroparesis and am on GJ feeding tubes. I was in pain management, but got kicked out because hydrocodone wasn't showing ...

3 answers

Can MD's legally prescribe Subutex "off label" for chronic pain?

PainIsWorse

I have been on Buprenorphine for almost 8 years (8mg/twice daily/sublingually). My doctor informed me out of the blue that a "drug rep" ...

2 answers

my pain management

crazyuni58

i have pain essentially everywhere im tired of drs dealing with it as my test came up with no drugs in my systemas i was sick put on doub...

1 answer

Why am I withdrawling from oxycodone taking methadone?

Will_13

Hello and thanks in advance for any input. I'm a 17 yr post C-5 quadriplegic. I'll make this short as I can. I have horrible pain and see...

1 answer

Herniated dics and epidural injections??

thirdeye33

I really want to hear from people good or bad if this gonna help? My Doctor says this is all that is left for me!! I really have not hear...

15 answers

Is there a way to charge a spine stimulator that has depleted?

Bstagner

I let my stimulator battery run all the way down and now when I go to put the charger on it to charge it doesn’t find it to sync to charg...

2 answers

Perscribed to overdose

Shadowmist28

What do i do if the Doctors in my city wont see me because of an accedintal overdose when my dr. was giving me a Very high amount of med ...

1 answer

Right abdomenal pain

Knagle416

Pulling-type, dull, slightly burning pain in lower right abdonen. Appendectomy done 9 years ago, yet on ct scan a linear contrast filled ...

3 answers | 2 comments

shoulder pain

bearlisa

good or bad There is no definite evidence of full-thickness rotator cuff tear or tendon traction. There is no abnormal fluid ...

1 answer

Synovial cysts in the lower spine

ubsmall73

Has anyone ever had synovial cysts in the lower spine removed or cause your "sciatica" problems??

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will concomitant use of Opana Er and Belbuca lessen the effectiveness of the Opana?

oweeeman

I have been on Opana for several years and do well on 5 mg q4-6. My Dr added Belbuca. I read the Belbuca will essentially cover the avail...

2 answers | 2 comments

Lyrica

anjel75

Anyone take this med? I called it on Saturday and forgot to pick it up due to child illness. I have been on it for a month or two. I just...

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Tramadol with Tylenol

DamLeon123

I suffer from a form of rheumatoid arthritis called Ankylosing Spondylitis. I take tramadol for pain and to help me with comfort. With A...

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Pain contract test in states where THC is legal? What happens?

Lifeofpain71

Im due to take a urine test & recently took an edible containing thc which is legal in Washington state. Wondering if the thc shows up ca...

1 answer | 4 comments

Pain on right side below bra line

Micheley71

I have this consistent dull pain below my bra line on the right side. It feels like it is either the rib cage itself or just below it, no...

2 answers

Do you know a Baclofen tablet that does not weaken muscles as much?

sara12345

If so, what manufacturer makes it? Muscle weakness from Baclofen has been very difficult for me and I am injuring muscles more. In the ...

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