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Is there a certain point when Cymbalta no longer helps fibromyalgia?

I started taking Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and at first it really helped, but a year has gone by and I am hurting just as bad as before. Is there a certain point when Cymbalta...

Can taking pain medication for too long affect your health?

I'm 37 and I'm taking pain medications for chronic back pain for one year. Can taking pain medications for too long affect your health?

How can I deal with arthritis knee pain?

I'm 47, and I have arthritis in my right knee and I want to find ways to help me deal with the pain and stiffness. What should I do?

How can I treat my knee pain?

My knee has been hurting me for almost 2 years, since my car accident. But, the MRI and other tests show that everything is okay. What can I do to treat this pain?

What can I do with my shoulder pain?

I'm 32 years old, and I have had chronic shoulder pain for over a a year from workplace injury. Is there anything that I can do for the pain? I'd rather not take pain killers....

Who can I talk to about pain management?

I have pain all over the right side of my body. Should I see my doctor if I want to get into pain management program or should I go to a hospital?

Should I visit a pain management physician?

I've been experiencing lower back pain already for one year. I don't know what to do or what it's really from. Should I visit a pain management physician to help?

What's the best treatment for nerve pain?

I have pain in my hands, and I believe it's peripheral neuropathy since there's like a pins and needles sensation. What's the best treatment for this?

Can taking pain medication for too long damage liver?

I have been taking prescription pain medication for years because of a back problem but I am thinking about stopping. Can taking pain medication for too long damage your liver?...

There's still pain after cortisone. What should I do?

I just received a shot of cortisone in my shoulder a few days ago, but the pain is still there. Is there anything else I can do?

What can I do to help my recovery from an augmentation?

I'm going to have a breast augmentation in the next couple of weeks, but I don't want to take opioids to help me manage the pain. Are there other things I can do to help manage...

When should I start thinking about pain management?

I'm 35, and I believe I have chronic neck pain. I usually take ibuprofen to help manage it, but it's just not helping at all. Should I start thinking about pain management therapy?...

What are the side effects of Tramadol?

I'm 40, and I'm taking Tramadol to manage my chronic leg pain. I've only been taking it for a week and a half, and it's been working well. But are there any side effects of Tramadol...

Can Oxycontin cause nausea?

I'm 40, and I've been taking Oxycontin for a severe back injury. But now I've started having an upset stomach. Can Oxycontin cause nausea?

What kind of doctor should I see for pain?

I'm 24, and I have pain on the left side of my body, mainly at my waist. What kind of doctor should I see for this pain?

Are there any side effects with Toradol?

I have chronic pain, mainly in my back, and my doctor is starting me on a "Toradol" schedule to lower the pain. He wants me to inject it every 6 hours. Are there any side effects...

Is a pain medicine consultation required if I had drug addiction?

I had a drug addiction but I've been clean for 2 years, after going to rehab. Now that I'm 28, I need to have my top wisdom teeth removed and I obviously can't have opioids....

What can be done for a low pain tolerance?

I have a very low tolerance for pain, and it's beginning to affect a lot of my aspects of my life. Like, I can't do certain things that I loved doing--like running--because it...

What is an over-the-counter pill similar to Tramadol?

Tramadol 50mg is by prescription only, and lately I've been having terrible bouts of chronic pain. Is there anything I can take instead of Tramadol? Like something natural?...

What are some natural pain relievers?

I want to stop taking ibuprofen whenever I start to feel pain. It's my go-to pain relief for when I'm experiencing headaches or cramps, but I feel like I'm becoming a little too...

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