what gives you constipation worse; tramadol or paracetamol?

February 22nd, 2012

My partner has just had a spinal op and is on tramadol and paracetamol (separately) – which one is it that causing his constipation? I know that both are capable, which one is likely to be more of the culprit? Thank you. Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

How is a pain management center different from just seeing a regular dr?

February 21st, 2012

for your pain meds? I have arthritis and severe knee problems and after seeing me for a few months my dr has referred me to a pain clinic. What exactly do they do there that is so different? Chosen Answer: Many of these so called pain management clinics are also very good at getting you [...]

What does somebody mean when they talk pain management?

February 20th, 2012

When someone complains of constant pain in a knee what do they mean by pain management Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

Can anyone recommend a good pain management Dr in Washington state (King or Snohomish Counties)?

February 19th, 2012

Can anyone recommend a good pain management Dr in Washington state (King or Snohomish Counties)? I get chronic Migraines and take oxycontin 40mg 4 times a day. I want to switch doctor because I am moving near these counties. what is the name of your doctor? what kind of pain do you have ? and [...]

Has medical marijuana reduced the reliance on opiates for pain relief in states that have medical mj?

February 19th, 2012

Is there any way to know? If marijuana is used for pain relief (as people say), has there been any drop in the number of prescriptions written for opiates like hydrocodone, vicoden, etc.? Chosen Answer: Unfortunately, no it hasn’t, at least where I live! I live in California, where marijuana for pain is legal, but [...]

If you take 5 tramadol and you start getting really itchy what does this mean?

February 17th, 2012

I took 5 tramadol at like 9ish today. Its almost 3:30 now. About an hour ago I started to get really itch and i have some very strange body feelings. I cant think straight and my visions slightly messed up. What does this mean to me? and now im starting to feel like im going [...]

Which is a better choice for pain management, codeine or hydrocodone?

February 16th, 2012

Which is a better choice for pain management, codeine or hydrocodone? Chosen Answer: Well…if your having severe pain..then the hydrocodone of course. by: on: 4th January 11

Over the counter pain relief medicine specific for back pain?

February 15th, 2012

I saw that there is “Doans” for back pain relief, but I can’t understand how it targets the back pain. Can someone explain how that happens? Chosen Answer: It isn’t really relief for it only blocks the pain messages to the brain. The pains are still happening and can be doing more damage in your [...]

What is the best pain management advice for labor?

February 14th, 2012

I know breathing really helps, but I need a veteran to tell me how they made it through. Please the is my first baby and I’m really trying to make it though with the least amount of pain as possible…or the least amount of stress. Chosen Answer: listen to soft music , look at relaxing [...]

We rescued a chiauawa has severe worms going to vet today has fever bleeding also is it safe for tramadol ?

February 12th, 2012

When she goes to have a bowel movement theres a lot of blood and worms in the stool and shes running a fever. She goes to vet today. Is it ok to give her tramadol for the fever. Chosen Answer: So, the lesson of the day is NEVER give a dog/cat people medication without clearing [...]