How long did your withdrawal symptoms last from the drug you mentioned above? I'm concerned because it's been two months with no improvement, and I am wondering if this is a permanent condition from...
I was on Gabapentin followed by Lyrica for a 3 month period. I stopped Lyrica 2 months ago. During the last few days of my wean, I developed severe facial pain and flushing. First, heat was the...
This condition has given me depression and increased anxiety. Will an SSRI help the way I feel, even if the pain/flushing persists? I feel like I cannot be happy again if this condition does not go...
Has anyone ever had a strange skin reaction to Lyrica? The skin on my face feels rough, hurts, and is red....
Has anyone got a nerve injection? The pain management doctor wants to give me one. I would like to hear about anyone's experience with nerve injections and it works. What were your results?...
Does anyone have experience taking this medicine? I'm curious what to expect....
What does nerve pain feel like?...
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Is there a way I can express to the therapists that I want to go slow?...
How long do the shots usually take to work, if they are going to work?...
How do these work? How do you get an appointment, and when do you know it's time to go?...
I am a little worried about the needle. I am also concerned about having a weird reaction or it causing extra knee problems. Like I said before though, my doctor thinks it could help calm whatever...
I am still considering the cortisone shot. I haven't seen/talked to the doctor who suggested the shot since August (he suggested the shot over the phone when he called me with the MRI results). I...
I think I would like hydrotherapy. Would it be beneficial for patellafemoral syndrome? This is the diagnosis on the PT script. I am worried about exercising because exercising is what caused my...
Abilene, do you remember what your pain felt like before you got the injection? Was it on a specific spot on your knee or did it move around? Mine changes location: sometimes it's the medial side,...
Abilene, I think my knee problem stems from too much jumping. Do you mind sharing your knee story? What did the doctors say about it? Did you ever get an MRI, and, if so, what were the results? I am...
I don't know what is causing my knee pain. I did not have a specific injury, but I was doing high impact exercises around the time my knee started hurting. I've been in pain for 5 (almost 6) months,...
The doctor thought a cortisone shot could decrease the inflammation and that I could have "permanent" relief (it's still unclear what is wrong with my knee). Is this possible? Has anyone every had an...
One of the doctors I have seen suggested a cortisone shot for my knee. I haven't done it yet, but I am considering it now that I have been in pain for 5-6 months. I am nervous about it though. Does...
I will need to keep the emotional thing in mind at the doctor appointment. I haven't cried during an appointment, but I think my face shows that I am upset. I actually hurt myself while working out,...
My life has changed a lot since the onset of my pain, and it's only been 5-6 months (I know it's been much longer for others). I use to workout every day. I was an active person. Now I dread going up...
How do you deal with your chronic pain? What gives you the motivation to get up and start a new day? I joined this forum because I feel alone and helpless. I have a wonderful husband and family, but...