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Yankeeman7

posted 11/14/2009, comment (1)

Am I tolerant to my pain meds?

I have been on Hydrocodone for mild to severe back pain for two years, starting with 7.5/750, been on 10/325 the past yr with dose going up from 4 to 6 daily. I am finding I need to take even more on most days, meaning I run out and suffer for a few days before being able to get a refill. Is this a sign of growing tolerant? Anyone recommend a... Read more Chevron

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jbsquare

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (0)

How Do Serotonin Inhibitors Decrease Pain?

Does anyone know how SSRI's decrease pain? I have read that sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. But for me they did. However, the side effects are so bad that I cannot take them. If I could figure out the pain reducing mechanism of SSRI's, perhaps I could figure out another thing to try. I don't know if the... Read more Chevron

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jolynn88

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (6)

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I'm 21. I have endometriosis. The dr said a while ago that I should have children as soon as I can. I don't know what to do because I want a family so badly and I'm ready in every way except financially. I also have fibromyalgia and I'm in bad pain every day. I don't know what to do. I'm trying to be successful and work and create a life for... Read more Chevron

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MaryR

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (6)

Major Problems w/ Med. 8627L18 Pain Mgmt

Girlfriend suggested I submit this to seek help and/or help another with my story so here it goes: I had a failed l4-l5 fusion w/ hardware, surgery never helped w/ lower back pain or sciatica in left leg. Took every prescription over 2 years; duragesic patches worked best 75 mg but had problems passing out w/ Texas Heat. ... Read more Chevron

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married, 2 kids, I have RSD and a fatal brain dementia.

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posted 09/26/2009, comments (5)

RSD again?

I have had RSD that is located in my right lower abdominal area that spreads around to my back, down my buttocks and sometimes to my right leg. I have heard that RSD may be treatable if caught in its first stage. Unfortuantely, it took over five years to find out I had RSD. I also have Picks disease which is a fatal... Read more Chevron

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