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Kazma

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Organ Damage needing medication transition but to WHAT?

Hello i am on methadone for chronic pain.management. due to nerve damage and several perferated disks.From this my lft side doesnt work properly still frm accident ten yrs ago leaving me the use of only my right arm.I am now being sent for my liver failing,to the liver clinic.The methadone has done ALOT of damage so i would like to find an... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2011, comments (0)|
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The Consequences of Long-Term Opioid Use for Chronic Pain

Life can be better with the use of chemicals. Every year, I embark on chemical warfare in my rose garden. The bugs try to eat all of the first blooms and I try to kill all the bugs with chemicals. Most of the time, I win the war and have a bounty of colors and perfumes gracing my garden. This year, I learned that these poisonous potions can have... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (38)|
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Retired Marine, Chronic Pain sufferer, allergic to pain medicine, with an extreme love for life and positive outlook
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Is it possible to develop an allergy to pain meds years after taking them daily for Chronic Pain?

I recently had a revision lumbar fusion surgery done 5 years after the previous surgery (L4-S1). 2 weeks post op and I developed hives, at first the Dr. thought it was valium which I was prescribed for my front incision pain and it was the only new medication I was taking. 1 week later I ended up in the ER for anaphylaxis and required an... Read moreChevron
posted 04/15/2011, comments (0)|
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Tramadol: Frequently Asked Questions

For some reason, Tramadol is an overlooked, misunderstood drug. Even some doctors are confused about some facts that seem to be little known.  Most know that tramadol is used to treat pain and comes in both short acting and time released formulas. Various brand name drugs contain tramadol including: Ultracet, Ultram, Ultram ER, Ryzolt, and... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (16)|
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A Comparison of Fibromyalgia Medications: Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella

As of this writing, three medications have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia: Lyrica (pregabalin), Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Savella (milnacipran).  Since all three are relatively new drugs, information on how well they work and their side effects is still being gathered.Because every patient's symptoms and body... Read moreChevron
posted 03/30/2011, comments (2)|
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