How do I tell my Pain Management Dr. that my pills aren’t working that great without feeling like a druggie?

January 28th, 2012

My Dr. currently changed my meds because they were’nt helping my pain, and what he gave me doesn’t seem to be helping much either. I go to a pain management dr., and I have been to the same one for almost 2 years. What do I say or do to not make myself look like [...]

What is the lenght of time that is safe to use Tramadol for pain/ headaches ?

December 23rd, 2011

I get pretty bad chronic headaches and migraines sometimes …they get worse w stress so the Tramadol really helps but i try not to take it often…what is the max you can take per week? i usually just try to stay at 4 -5 pills a week. I tried different preventative meds but they dont [...]

is there anything at all for labor pains/birthing pain management besides an epidural?

December 14th, 2011

I really REALLY dont want an epidural. I have seen the procedure and I just really cant imagine myself doing it. Isnt there any other options, even if not as good, other than an epidural for pain management when giving birth? Chosen Answer: demerol. but that does nothing for the pain and it burns. and [...]

What will my pain management doctor do next?

October 31st, 2011

I’ve been to a pain management doctor for my scoliosis and the first visit he put me in a physical therapy program and gave me a script for some patches. The PT made my back worse if it did anything at all and the patches dont work. He said I was too young for pain [...]

What is the best pain relief during labour?

October 31st, 2011

Ive never been good with pain, Ive always had extremely painful period pains in life and in general have never been good with pain. So now that i am pregnant and planning my labour, I would like to know what is the best pain relief as I dont want to have a stressful, painful labour. [...]

What is the best pain relief to take after surgery?

October 31st, 2011

I have had my gallbladder out, I am on co -dryamol but they dont seem to be that great at relief, I cant take ibuprofen etc any ideas? I think i am justbeing desperate now, of course I expected some pain , but for how long? anyone else had this done? Chosen Answer: the pain [...]