Have been on pain medication for 10 years for severe painHave been on pain medication for 10 years for severe pain from auto accidents and RSD. Recently my new pain doctor stopped meds. I cannot find a medical detox that will take me becauae of medical issu… read more
Dr. Mo
Healthcare consultant
MD
5,029 satisfied customers
I am 71 yrs old and get my health care through the VA. II am 71 yrs old and get my health care through the VA. I have severe lower back pain and neck pain. I also have 2 knees that need replaced. I have 3 fingers on right hand suffering from trigger finger… read more
Dr. D. Love
Doctor
Doctoral Degree
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16+ yrs of non-narcotic treat'mts & med includ invasive16+ yrs of non-narcotic treat'mts & med includ invasive procd's ,paralyzed my leg 4+ mnths , intern. bleeding,100's of critical reactions(-),1907-08 folowing katrina given a narcotic, some relief'.'08… read more
Dr. David
Board Certified Physician
Post-Doctoral Degree
55,774 satisfied customers
I have been on OxyContin SR 80 for almost seven yrs with outI have been on OxyContin SR 80 for almost seven yrs with out any Trouble. However I went on s SS in October. Of this year after two mo, I went into the third mo. And was told this put me in my donut h… read more
Dr. David
Board Certified Physician
Post-Doctoral Degree
55,774 satisfied customers
I have continue low back pain after fusion and continuingI have continue low back pain after fusion and continuing shingles pain, all compounded with arthritic pain in my right foot. Percocet and some of the other pain medications help relieve the pain and … read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
27,773 satisfied customers
I am a 45yr F,(nurse) whom sustained a 465lb patient fall onHi, I am a 45yr F,(nurse) whom sustained a 465lb patient fall on me in2009.First surgery 3/11.L5/S1 discectomy.Feb2012 cercicalC4/5, tianium Rod,Plate screws. Final Dx:Cervical Sondylosis,RA,DDD,Neuro… read more
Dr. David
Board Certified Physician
Post-Doctoral Degree
55,774 satisfied customers
Is there a surgeon in Nashville, TN that performs theIs there a surgeon in Nashville, TN that performs the surgery that can replace spinal fusion? On your how there was a segment that showed a new procedure using a ball bearing type device instead of fu… read more
Dr. David
Board Certified Physician
Post-Doctoral Degree
55,774 satisfied customers
MY DR IS ADVISIVG ME TO TAKE MY ZOLIPIDEM DOSE TO 30 MGS. ITMY DR IS ADVISIVG ME TO TAKE MY ZOLIPIDEM DOSE TO 30 MGS. IT IS THE ONY THING THAT LETS ME GET A FEW HOURS OF RESTFUL SLLEP. I HVE HORRIBLE ptsd FROM TREE TOURS IN iRAQ AND i HVE TRYED EVERYTHING ELSE… read more
Dr. Owen
Ob/Gyn Doctor
Doctoral Degree
41,840 satisfied customers
My tx has only come after years of c/o severe stomach pains,My tx has only come after years of c/o severe stomach pains, foul breath, severe headaches, abdominal cramps, skin problems and hospital visits.Only when a endoscopy and colonoscopy were ordered at re… read more
Dr. Arun Phophalia
Doctor
Post-Doctoral Degree
17,059 satisfied customers
Since the reconfiguration of oxycontin i have continued tosince the reconfiguration of oxycontin i have continued to use it. it does not give me the same pain relief. I recently tried opana er this drug did not seem to relieve pain adequatly. Ican take the 3… read more
Dr. Lori
Admitting MD, Palliative Care Consultant
Doctoral Degree
1,049 satisfied customers
Mu daughter is only 38 yrs. old as of Jan. and was diagnosedMu daughter is only 38 yrs. old as of Jan. and was diagnosed with Grave's Disease in Alberta, Canada 7 yrs. ago. Sue was a bubbly, personable, vivacious young girl till this happened and full of lifea… read more
Dr. D. Love
Doctor
Doctoral Degree
19,436 satisfied customers
Dear Dr. Bassi, Thank you for your most recent response as IDear Dr. Bassi, Thank you for your most recent response as I am still overwelmed with the cosiquences of my daughters diagnosis of crohns. I have a universe of questions that I hope you can help me wi… read more
Dr. B.
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My 31 year old son has been having severe stomach pain alongMy 31 year old son has been having severe stomach pain along with vomiting, diarrhea and has lost over 30 lbs. in the past two years. We live in Carthage, Tx. and have been to numerous doctors trying … read more
Internist
Physician
Doctoral Degree
4,741 satisfied customers
I have hardening of my muscles from the buttocks to my toes,I have hardening of my muscles from the buttocks to my toes, however, it is now progressing to my shoulders and arms. I was tentatively diagnosed (two weeks ago at Ochsners in New Orleans) with Stiff … read more
Dr. Lori
Admitting MD, Palliative Care Consultant
Doctoral Degree
1,049 satisfied customers
I am a 25 female,who has never rode a rollercoaster,been inI am a 25 female,who has never rode a rollercoaster,been in a car accident,fallen,this does not run in my family.November of 2008 I started having neck pain and my left side hurt and I was always fall… read more
Dr Chip (M.D.)
Doctor
M.D.
20,278 satisfied customers
My Mom is 87 years old. She has a lot ot pain, pinsMy Mom is 87 years old. She has a lot ot pain, pins and needles in both thumbs, forefingers and middle fingers (not much in ring and littles fingers). She experiences extreme pain, stabbing sensations… read more
Dr. Grinman
Doctoral Degree
548 satisfied customers
For the past 6 months or so I have suffered from periodicFor the past 6 months or so I have suffered from periodic pain in my left shoulder up into my neck. The frequency is increasing as is the intensity – and now it is beginning to extend down into my upp… read more
Dr. Grinman
Doctoral Degree
548 satisfied customers
I have been taking 80 mg of Oxycontin 3 x a day, followed byI have been taking 80 mg of Oxycontin 3 x a day, followed by 30 mg of OxyIR 4 x a day for breakthru for about a year. I have chronic back pain (buldging discs) and with each month that goes by I have … read more
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