Experiences with

Labour pain

Developed severe pain in the bowel/rectum, which feels a bit like labour pain/period pain in the back. It’s constant and I’m taking naproxen and paracetamol daily.

Hello community - I was on Oxycodone in the form of Targin 35mg a 24 hour period for 3 months for cancer pain. It worked really well for my RLS but stopped working after 3 months. I asked my doctor if I can try Bupramorphine instead. I have been given 20mg 7 day patch which works well for pain but

Hi all, Just wondering if the Trionic Veloped is right for people with SCA whose main concern is stability due to severe balance issues? I was diagnosed decades ago with SCA15 and while for many many years I have been largely ignored by the medical profession because once diagnosed there was very little

Because of the danger of bradycardia posed by Timolol, my new ophthalmologist, who now gives me my Eylea shots for AMD, prescribed Latanoprost eye drops instead for my glaucoma. These drops are used once a day at bed time. After only 2 days of trying them I have been experiencing blurry vision, extreme

I have been taking shot of Prolia and shot of methotrexate every Tuesday.i have no pain but have tender spots on my head and if does not hurt to touch. I only seem to have it in my temple are and top and back of head.. I had a mri of my head a few years ago. I have had a couple of bad concussions 2

Has anyone in our group tried the antispasmodic Spasfon? Generic name is Phloroglucinol. It is approved and is an over the counter medication in France, Spain and I believe in a few other countries but not in the U.S. The research studies that I reviewed shows promise for IBS-D related pain and

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6CtKeOAzGE BUT the likelihood of patients to respond to these treatments is lower if treated for 5+ years with dopaminergics. The reason being the upregulation of D1 receptor responsible for sensitivity to pain and abnormal sensations.

I’m from Ireland so very little knowledge of RLS by doctors here!! I weaned off premipexole as I mentioned here in my last post. I cannot take gabapentin as it really upsets my stomach. I am now taking 1 codipar tablet before bed. I find it helps quite a bit but am worried that I will become dependent

Acetyl-DL-leucine in two individuals with REM sleep behavior disorder improves symptoms, reverses loss of striatal dopamine-transporter binding and stabilizes pathological metabolic brain pattern—case reports: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-51502-7#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20we%20treated%20a

hello all My question is about the Pneumovax-23 and Prevnar 13. I got the Prevnar 13 in 2015 The Pneumovax-23 in 2015 as well. Is it time to get these again? I live in the US. On W/W for over 20 years. Having immune globulin infusions for the last 5 years or so. Thank you for any insight.

Mum passed last Tuesday aged 85, very peacefully and without pain in her bed at home. Her death certificate shows cause of death as cortico basal syndrome. She had been living with us since April 2023, symptoms of CBD having begun in 2019, with a left hand that would not behave, and a confirmed diagnosis

I am 68 years old and I work full time as a salesman, (but act like I am 38 + VAT) my hobby is salsa dancing which I do every weekend so you can imagine that the following has hit me hard both physically and emotionally: On the 26th December 2024 I had chest pains and visited the GP the next day, the

I take co-codamol 8/500 over the counter. Otherwise stronger co-codamol from the doctor.

Hi i was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year, I went to GP with pain all over my body with the worst being my feet it was very difficult to walk. I was referred to a podiatrist and given insoles to support the arch in my feet, then on my follow up appointment she thought my pain was caused by something

Suffered both knees sports injury had left partial knee Oxford medial transplant 3 years ago..suffering with bad pains both knees..left knee nerve trapped possibly..right knee bone on bone..im an Entertainer working at 71 and look much younger BUT this knee pain is horrible..I have oxycodon does anybody

Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)Chemotherapy and hormonal medicines: Antiandrogens (Casodex, Flutamide, Nilutamide) Busulfan (Myleran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Ketoconazole LHRH agonists (Lupron, Zoladex) LHRH antagonist (Firmagon) Other medicines: Aminocaproic acid (Amicar) Atropine Clofibrate (Atromid-S

Following on from last last post I decided to go private again to see Dr Bala at the Nuffield. Saw him a couple of days ago and he was quite concerned for two reasons. He thought there could be a possibility that I had become pred resistant. Seemingly this happens to a small number of patients. Also

Good morning, just throwing it out there but has anyone here tried medical marijuana for pain relief? Apparently more and more GPs are starting to refer patients to this than going down the opioid route. I’ve got an appointment in a few weeks I’m going to talk to my GP about it as my pain medication

I have been on an endless painful journey for sooooo long. Prior to 2017 I would suffer with heavy bleeding and painful periods that would last weeks. This was treated with a Mirena which was a blessing until we decided to extend our family further. We unfortunately lost our 6th unborn child, which devastated

[i]Been suffering for god knows how many years with Fibromyalgia & the pain never leaves me alone.[/i][i]Have tried every painkiller & neuro blockers known to mankind via NHS & private & nothing works on me at all.[/i] [i]Fed up with living in constant pain & practically zero energy levels etc.[/i] [