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What are your experiences with tramadol ?

Posted by Always Hopeful @AlwaysHopeful, Jun 16 7:42am

I have been taking tramadol for over 20 years. It was first prescribed for knee pain. This was the era when they did meniscus surgery. I'm sure the medication is not effective for me now, but it continues to be prescribed. Any other thoughts or experiences?

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debn8r | @debn8r | Jul 7 12:32pm
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@marquis113

Have you thought about a pain as stimulator?

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I had a spinal cord stimulator installed. Biggest mistake ever. Pain is worse and I take more meds. Abbott scs

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arlinevs | @arlinevs | Jul 9 11:44pm

Ask for something different. All meds can become ineffective if you’ve taken them a long time. Also, your body Changes Cycles and you can become allergic or immune to something that Used to work or be ok. It’s normal. You might try Naproxen. It is a NSAIDs and it’s OTC at store.
Might consider Red Light/Infrared Therapy and or TENS.
And Magnesium Spray.

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betsymclong | @betsymclong | Jul 11 12:48pm

I found that Iwas allergic to it. I lost most muscle function and collapsed. I had to be rushed to the emergency room to have them flush it out of my system.

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annie1 | @annie1 | Jul 14 12:06pm
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@marquis113

Have you thought about a pain as stimulator?

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I tried the stimulator trial it didn't work I ended up having minimally invasive surgery on March first and now my symptoms are coming back after feeling a lot better for the first two and a half months. I'm wondering how I know whether my spine has been destabilized by the surgery.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 15 6:33am
In reply to @gardeningjunkie "Like bobweller, after my hysterectomy including prolapse tie up, Tramadol did nothing to manage my pain...." + (show)
@gardeningjunkie

Like bobweller, after my hysterectomy including prolapse tie up, Tramadol did nothing to manage my pain. What helped tremedously was Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5-325mg for pain management and even after using it for 3 weeks I had zero withdrawal symtoms. The day I felt I could cope I simply stopped taking Oxycodone. That was in 2014 and I still have about half of an original bottle of 30 left. I saved that bottle and in the last 10 years a few were used when family members or I had severe pain from back injuries or other issues.
Like bobweller mentioned, we're all different.

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You are fortunate to have received that drug at that time. It wouldn't be prescribed today. Doctors are too afraid of losing their license.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 15 6:35am
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@crbarefoot

No, I paid for the DNA testing out of pocket. There are many companies doing it now. It was about $400, but I think many insurances cover some version of DNA testing. There are focal tests for certain medication groups, but mine was general and covered all types of medication. The test I used was called ClarityX and it just required a mouth swab.
All the best.

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Thank you for that information. It was extremely helpful.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 15 6:46am
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@mrfixit

Just think of all the peoples' opinions you will change seeing that you're not a depraved addict.
I stopped worrying about what people thought long ago. With all the negative publicity it's hard for anyone to see the positives in this class of meds. I just can't wait until the govt idiots who drew up the drug restrictions are having their very own aches and pains and nothing seems to help.

I also find that a little food with my nighttime dosage helps with the upset stomach issues.

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Well said.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 15 7:26am
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@betsymclong

I found that Iwas allergic to it. I lost most muscle function and collapsed. I had to be rushed to the emergency room to have them flush it out of my system.

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That definitely wasn't a good experience for you. I'm so happy that it's over.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 15 10:34am
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@annie1

I tried the stimulator trial it didn't work I ended up having minimally invasive surgery on March first and now my symptoms are coming back after feeling a lot better for the first two and a half months. I'm wondering how I know whether my spine has been destabilized by the surgery.

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Did your doctor say if the surgery was a procedure that needed to be repeated every 2-3 months or so ?

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annie1 | @annie1 | Jul 16 12:12am

No Do you know what "nerve damage" feels like ? Could it cause the severe cramping and throbbing in my legs ?

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