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Mallinckrodt Norco does not work for me either. I'll never buy it again.
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Reply: Need advice for chronic neck and back pain
Hello. Have you searched for free or low-cost clinics in your area? In some areas there are even free or...More
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Reply: Migraine Headaches, Chronic Back/Neck Pain
Hi, It's grace again!I also was wondering ,what else besides meicatios have you tried?? Do you have a good Pain...More
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Reply: Arthrex BioCartilage
Hi, I am a 27 year old, fairly fit, female and just had a microfracture procedure with biocartilage and...More
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Reply: Chronic pain treatment team
What's wrong with high dosages of opioids? Is it no longer needed? The family member is experiencing less pain...More
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Reply: Gabapentin for nerve pain
Yes I did. Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I talked to his nurse and told her everything that was going on...More
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Reply: Methadone
I take 4 times a day Morphine SO4 30mg. Wondering why they giving you methadone vs morphine sustained...More
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Reply: AccuraScope and Back Pain
Hi, I just tried answering you but it did not go through!So this time I'll make it short and hopefully you wil...More
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Reply: Oxycodone Withdrawal Question
If you have pain enough that your doctor has been prescribing Percocet, and that pain hasn't gotten...More
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Reply: Toradol Injection? Anyone Please!!!!!!
Hello Feardorch, Its just a title that Webmd had given a chosen few. Before the moderators dissapeared, it...More
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Toradol injections.
Toradol is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug . It is used to reduce the pain and inflammation that...More
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Most modern and effective treatment to heal pain
A selective nerve block is used to inject medicine around a specific spinal nerve. The medication is mostly...More
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Reply: My Doctor is Afraid to Prescribe Narcotics!
I am an ex-LPN who worked in the Lv 1 Trauma Unit at a very large hospital for over 6yrs. I suffer from...More
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Reply: Swimming - pain in cold water
Hi Feardorcha68, I know that swimming is very good but I too hate cold wateer,I am trying to froce myself to go...More
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Reply: Knee Pain
Thanks for our advice Annette. My pain is also in my left knee and have decided to have the MRI just to...More
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Reply: Tramadol for a recovering narcotic addict?
(THIS IS PART 2 OF THE REST OF MY REPLY AND IS TO BE READ IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LIST OF WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS...More
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Reply: My DIL is fraduationg!!!!!
That is Graduating not fraduationg, not sure where that came from. Take care, AnnetteMore
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My DIL is fraduationg!!!!!
I am going to San Diego (Oceanside) for her ceremony Friday evening, also my late parent's wedding...More
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Reply: 2 Medications Added to the FDA watch List
All drugs work differently for different people. I am so sorry that your husband reacted this way. I assume...More
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Reply: Chronic Pain,I'm so tired,can anything really help...
There are many drugs available for headaches, Atenolol is just one. Unfortunately, one must try all the...More
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Reply: severe pain after steroid shot
Steroid injections can initially cause more pain. If the severe pain continues or becomes a real concern...More
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Reply: Pain drs and how can all patients just be cut off ...
I feel so bad for you!! I wish there was more that I could do to help!. I don't know how far away you are from...More
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Reply: headaches
Please go talk to your doctor about this. You should always see a doctor for new or different headaches. ...More
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Reply: marinol?????
How are you doing? 1st. Don't know you, and your answer my have been answered, (i suck at spell so no grading)...More
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Reply: Walgreens and Wal-Mart Pharmacy Denies Chronic Pai...
I see the word discrimination being used over and over. This means that there is more than one group and...More
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Is anyone on this board having difficulty getting their prescriptions for Oxycodone 15mg, Fentanyl Patch 25 mcg and/or other narcotic medications - filled by Walgreens, Wal-Mart or CVS Pharmacies?
  • Yes. Walgreens Denied Filling My Narcotic Pain Prescription.
  • Yes. CVS Denied Filling My Narcotic Pain Prescription.
  • Yes. Wal-Mart Denied Filling My Narcotic Pain Prescription.
  • Yes. It is discrimination
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Reply: RE: New Pain Mgt. Dr. and Changed my Meds
Hi meaningfulc1952, Thanks for the reply!!! You will proballly notice that a few days after this post(I asked...More
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Reply: Accura Scope
Hi brugette1, I see its been 2 yr ago since your Accurascope procedure. How are you currently doing? Please...More
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Reply: RE: Morphine and MS Contin versus Methadone
Well said, BetteK. My husband was also on methadone for awhile, he was very touchy with his breathing as he...More
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Reply: Rib Pain shooting to Back
Hopefully, your BP will go down again. Keep an eye on it. Best of luck with the little one. Take care,...More
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