Archive for March, 2009

What causes a sharp pain between the side of the nose and the eye?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

x=x*+v*t+(1/2)at^2 asked: This pain goes straight toward the back of my head, lasts a few seconds to a minute and disappears. The eye doesn't focus correctly when I have the pain. I've been having it on and off for the past few days. I've also had a dull headache that ...

How long does Amitriptyline get in your system for pain relief?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

SPT asked: I have started on Amitriptylene 20 mg for the last week for a continuous tension headache and ****** pain maybe caused by TMJ. Im not sure how long I need to wait to get some relief (although its not as intense) my doctor said two weeks. Has anyone ...

What would be better.a pain management clinic or a family doctor?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

john t asked: I am 35 yrs old and 14 yrs ago i dropped 3,000 lbs of steel on my left foot. It crushed the bones in the top of my foot and squished the nerves in my foot also. I guess i'm getting older cause after getting over my ...

Are there any good homemade remedies for pain relief?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Shilo asked: I have fibromyalgia, and was just wondering if there are also some homemade remedies out there for pain relief. I take grape seed caplets every day, and that just barely takes the edge off. If you can help me, that would be just great!!!!!CHRIS

What will a pain management doctor do next?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

supermomof4boys asked: I'm just curious. I went to my pain management doctor and was prescribed Lyrica and Vicodin twice a day. After about a week I had to stop the Lyrica because it is making me so lethargic and feeling like I can't even focus on anything. So ...

I was diagnosed with fibromyalagia after a car accident. Any pain management suggestions?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

meskimo girlie asked: I'm trying to determine alternative pain management ideas that are not to expensive. Pain goes from mild aching to acute stabbing and piercing jolts of pain effecting me from both my feet, ankles, knees, elbows, ribs, upper back and neck and wrists this typically prevents me from ...

is pain in the knees normal when you first start a jogging program?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

freebird asked: i know it's normal to be sore after working out with weights especially a new muscle group.does it apply to using a new way to use my legs and knees when running.will the knee pain go away?i run on a treadmill.EUGENIO

Does anyone have sciatica and know what to do about pain management?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Maureen C asked: I have sciatica and I was wondering if anybody else knew what to do that didn't involve any pain medications other than Advil.Thanks!LEONARD

Are there any nurse practitioners currently working in a chronic pain management unit/setting?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Sharon asked: I am looking for any SOP's (standard operating proceedures), clinical pathways, terms of reference, best practice guidelines or job descriptions for a nurse practitioner in a chronic pain management setting. We have recently established a new NP position at the PMU (chronic pain management unit) within our ...

Is there a natural pain reliever that really work on severe back pain and spasms?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

HorseGal asked: I am tired of going to doctor for my back pain, and having them just keep refering me to specialist. I need pain relief. Not back surgery! I have some old injury, but the biggest problem is probably a pinched nerve or something that is causing ...