Is 112.5mg Tramadol safe to take with 10mg Cyclobenzaprine?

I really feel for you. I cannot take either of them, too many side effects. I looked online to find a stretch for leg cramps but usually it happens in the morning when I want to stretch and goes when I get out of be and walk. For the foot cramp my physio said to roll a rubber ball under my foot and that works.

I wonder if a 225 dose of tramadol would help my pain. 100 is useless. I’m going to stop the cyclobenzaprine as per primary care physician. My rheumatologist is retiring in May and is says he is starting the process of getting me off all pain medication. He just wants to leave with a record of not handing out narcotics willy nilly which is heartless. I am in so much pain and have had over 25 surgeries, mostly orthopedic. The new rheumatologist will help me wean off tramadol. Maybe I won’t feel worse but definitely won’t be better.

I took tramadol 3 x daily for ten years and ended up addicted to it. Dr said to stop it and I ended up with restless leg syndrome and Gastropresis because of this drug. I switched to lidocaine patches and eventually had a pain stimulator put in my back. I believe the pain is a little better but I also had two failed back surgeries after the tramadol experience.

I’m being offered the pain stimulator for my severe and disabling neck pain. (I have had a fusion at C3-C4). I have reservations because of my research. (I’ve only been researching reputable sources). Have you had any negative results from the stimulator? They tried ablation on the nerves and I had high hopes. It didn’t work. I need to discuss my lumbar pain with this doctor before going ahead with the stimulator for my neck. I’m wondering if both can be addressed at the same time. What is your experience with the stimulator?

Yes. I take Tramadol and Soma and have been since the year 2000. I take more Tramadol than most tho. I was in a car accident in 1999. But Tramadol isn't the same kind of opioid as the more addictive ones.

I take magnesium glycinate and potassium (or just eat a 1/2 banana) for the leg and foot cramps. While taking potassium, regular blood work should follow to make sure electrolytes are in order. Bananas and magnesium are fine though without labs. I started with 120 mg magnesium glycinate and went to 240, which is my bowel tolerance, as it can have a laxative effect. Over time my leg and foot cramps are almost completely gone. It did not eliminate muscle spasms in my neck and back from the condition that was being treated, so a muscle relaxer is still necessary for that.

The combination you were given is one of the lowest concerns although, some have adverse reactions to Tramadol or combos with it. Everyone is different. I agree that a pharmacist is most knowledgeable about risks and contraindications.

T hank you Amy

I have one from Boston scientifics. It has helped somewhat. Does not relieve all my ain but seems to reduce it. They have you do a trial first before installing the permanent one. I have had no issues with it. You have to try adjusting the settings a few times before you get relief. I also had multiple injections, nerve ablation with no relief. Also had two failed back surgeries that caused neuropathy and one where the surgeon put the hardware in wrong and I have pinched nerves. Told by three doctors to live with it.

Tramedol is black box contra indicated for us seniors. Known to cause confusion and can actually cause seizures!
I take 50 at a time, up to three times a day with CRPS. But as a retired nurse, I rarely take 3 and know its not incredibly safe taking 2/day with some of my other meds but my pcp is aware and everything is liw dose. J turn 70 in 5 weeks. And this kind of isn't dven totally about age as to mixing safety but side effects are worse after a certain age.

It used to be our pharmacists would question dr drug orders. Not anymore. Maybe call the poison control center and ask. They will know if there is danger mixing them I think. They will refer you to your dr but you aren't asking for personal medical advise, just the facts.

Take goif care. You are right to ask as a senior. We don't want or need a dr not paying attention to destroy our independence at this point. Confused seniors don't get treated well even if its potentially short term and a drug reaction.

Can yoh see a gerontologist. They specialize in the special care of seniors. If it's two different doctors who ordered these meds, this is why we need to not have different doctors ordering medication without checking with each other. B

I took soma for years and with the falling and forgetfulness I found once I changed medicines I knew there were better medications out there. Just my opinion.