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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Perhaps: There is more and more information available indicating that long term opiate / narcotic use is harmful in many ways.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Absolutely: Melatonin or camomile tea can help. A lavender sachet near the head of the bed can be soothing as well.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Histamine: Most likely a reaction due to histamine release. Have your doctor presribe a different medication for pain.
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A 57-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Back to basics: Fibromyalgia is tough. The best advice is exercise routinely, watch your diet, get proper sleep(without drugs) and stay positive. While the meds typic... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
I hope so: Trigger point injections may be useful, but the real issue is getting the muscle to move correctly and to be of the proper strength. Short term help c... Read More
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A 64-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
This is difficult: Oa of the hips, if end-stage may best be treated with replacement, but @ 92 the operation is likely too much. Nsaids are not a good choice in this age... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Avoid the lab: If avoiding the fumes is not possible, try an n95 respirator.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Many: Please see a pain specialist soon. If you are talking about a pediatric patient, get to a children's hospital for a pain specialist with peds experien... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Nerve treatment: Neurontin (gabapentin) or Gabapentin was formulated as a medication to treat seizures. There is no evidence that it is helpful for pain except for tha... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Possibly: There have been studies conducted by the nih cam center and others, but there is no supportive scientific evidence that reiki works for any condition.... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Whiplash injury: Muscle pain after whiplash can take a while to resolve. Make sure your doctor has cleared your cervical spine (bones in uour neck), then try to get t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
See the doc!: Headaches with specific locations should be carefully evaluated.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Take it easy: It actually takes 2-3 months for the central effects of the opiates / narcitics to fully ease off. But feeling better can and is associated with being... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Xyphodynia: That's a painful process involving the cartilage below the sternum. See a pain anesthesiologist. Get your pcp to refer you.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Lots of things: For one, think about breathing, many discount the power of releasing your own endorphins, which are not released when taking opiates. Also, new inform... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Mindfulness can help: Migraines along with many other chronic painful conditions are related to stress, either causing or caused by! so, mindfulness, a process outlined bes... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Acetaminophen: The answer is really based on the amount of Acetaminophen in the vicodin. The first number 5, 7.5&10 is the hydrocodone in mg's. The second number is ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Try: Some alternatives like qigong or some gentle traction. The brookstone neck ease is inexpensive and can really help. Gentle chiropractic manipulation m... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Yes: It's part of the training, but some focus more on procedures.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Many things can help: The nerve pain is typically best treated with meds called antineuropathics. Neurontin (gabapentin) / Gabapentin is most commonly used. Besides medicat... Read More
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Pain Management 37 years experience
It can: Unfortunately, ketamine is not used often. There can be side effects and oral dosing is available only through compounding pharmacies. It may be worth... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Indirectly: If the medications are helping reduce your pain, then most likely the process causing the tn in the first place is causing signals that your brain is ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Sleep: Soma (carisoprodol) is a central nervous system depressant. Many seem to overuse this drug, which can be very addicting. Talk to your doctor about alt... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Lots: The best treatment is regular sleep, routine exercise, and proper diet. Many who suffer from fibromyalgia pain have chronic persistent hyper-alertness... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
??: If there was one remedy effective for everyone things would be simple. Migraine triggers and treatment vary from one person to another. Try working wi... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Probably not: Back pain coming from or emanating from a specific area may actually be caused by a variety of causes. Some times the development over time helps your... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Others: Topiramate, pre-gabalin, lamotragine, any of the tcas. Typically, opiates are not the best for nerve and should avoided, but low dose Methadone may be... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
May be too much: Your screen name suggests some advanced aged. Most people 65 pr older should not take nsaids at all. Long term higher dose nsaidshave been associated ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Nerve injury: Causalgia is a type of nerve pain with increased pain and sympathic nerve system dysfunction after an injury of a larger nerve, that is a merve with a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Off opiates: Opiate use really makes most pain problems worse. Methadone allows the patient to taper off slowly avoiding withdrawal. The nervous system resets, but... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Neurologist: While review of the diagnostic criteria is the essence of the answer to your question, a review of your case by a trained neurologist with expertise i... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Muscle pain: Temporary relief with massage likely indicates a predominance of muscle pain. Muscles that are weak and not moving well typically become painful. Core... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
No: That's illegal!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Perhaps: Methadone is some times hard to get just right. There is less tolerance effect. There is probably better relief of nerve type pain as well with methad... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Concern: New symptoms may suggest a diagnosis other than migraine. A neurologist or internist would be a good place to start.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Many things can help: Eliminate triggers. Wake up the same time everyday. Exercise, like walking, every day. Learn some form of deep breathing or meditation. Get the same a... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Strength in dose: Otc Ibuprofen is 200 mg. Rx is 400 - 800mg.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Good question: There are lots of theories and unfortunately very few solid answers. Fibromyalgia is a disease resulting in muscle pain, but no defect in the muscles ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Stress treatment: Many look for medications when non-medicine remedies are best. Talk to your doctor about those!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Absolutely: They can help! sometimes finding the right dose of the right one is difficult. Work with your doctor to find the right medication at a dose that helps... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Reynoldsanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Possibly: Robax platinum is a combination medication including a muscle relaxant-methocarbamol and an anti-inflammatory-ibuprofen. If you have stomach ulcers an... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Awhile: Topamax (topiramate) is an antineuropathic. Primarily a seizure med it will take time for titration to an effective dose. Starting slow and incrementa... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Exercise migraine: This is not all together uncommon. You should see a neurologist with interest in treating patients with migraine variants.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Yes: Work with your doctor to find the right dose.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Volumes written: Headaches come from many different situations and many things are to be considered in the diagnosis as well as treatment. Start with your family docto... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Nerve disorder: Some times an injury turns the nervous system into over-drive. Things that should not be painful are! getting care sooner from someone who lnows what ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Relieve the stress: If stress is the cause, and it very well may be, then relieving the stress by proper deep breathing, stretching, a nice walk or even a soothing cup of... Read More
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Kidney: Sleepiness and confusion are common complaints. Some complain of weight gain. There are reports of depression. Most find it helpful. Keeping the dose ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Not likely: Tolerance to the pain relieving effects of opiates is especially seen in younger patients. Getting off opiates sooner rather than later is best and yo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 37 years experience
Rebound: This sounds more like a transformed migraine. See a neurologist with experience treating patients with headache & consider her/his advice. Sometimes b... Read More
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Dr. Reynolds is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Reynolds is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thank you! i thought narcotics were my only option. thank goodness i have something safer to try. i have been dealing with awful pain because i'm afraid to take too many pain pills.
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I have been on methadone for pill addiction and this really helped to answer some of the questions I had. Thank u for the informative answer
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Its never really like that. 8 yrs of methadone exp. Your wrong, never
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