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Spinal fusion Surgery pain medicine

floodmaster76

I had a Spinal fusion surgery at L5 S1 level just about a month ago. I am still having a lot of pain and it is time for a refill on my me...

24 answers | 1 comment

My Adderall and pain meds stopped working, why

Dlions

Didn't build a tolerance, they just stopped working after about 20yrs

2 answers | 5 comments

Narcotic presciption law... PLEASE READ!

sandee1818

This is outragous! I thought it would be crucial information for us to know though. It is really terrible what happened to this person...

55 answers | 7 comments

How do I go about getting off of subutex and going back to my pain medication?

Bamame

Hi, I've been on Subutex for a little while, not liking it so much. I have a lot of pain and it's not helping really at all, I would lik...

1 answer

Taking norco 2 times a day for a week

Candycainred57

I took 2 norco a day for a week. Then on Saturday and Sunday I will Take one a day. My PM Doc appointment is Monday. Will I test positiv...

1 answer

Have to get off Flexeril, not doing very good

bBarry

I have been taking 3/4 of a 10mg Flexerit once a day before bed Pain Management Dr put me on 4-1/2 yrs ago while detoxing from Valium (ho...

1 answer

Meds cut in half unfair urine test and pill count

atlanticboy70

I had a pill count on Nov 5, 2014, I was out of state and my pills were separated, some in a 7 day planner at home and I had the bottle o...

16 answers | 3 comments

gas bubbles in spine????

mummy3too

I know this is not a pain med question, but I have posted in the other forums.. and no one even responds. You guys have been beyond wonde...

28 answers | 2 comments

Stick with my pain doctor or Switch to a new pain doctor

dm4235

Hello, I have t2 and t3 spinal fractures and myofascial pain syndrome from a car wreck a few years ago I was getting trigger point inj...

2 answers | 6 comments

What can I do to alleviate pain in right thigh/sciatic pain?

holdmecloser08

I’ve been going to a chiropractor for over 2 years( I am on my 3rd one and I really like him... the first one wasn’t doing anything for m...

2 answers

Wrong Number of Fentanyl Patches in Box

ppga85

Has anyone ever used Sandoz or other Fentanyl patches and had a shortage in the box? Or any suggestions on what I should do? Here's the s...

13 answers | 1 comment

Can doctor block me from getting my prescription before I fill it due to bad drug test?

Needhelp371

I have been going to pain management for a little over a year.I have never been asked to take a urine test until this past week. Unfortun...

29 answers | 1 comment

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