After going down from 15mg to 12.5mg after two weeks, I called to complain about breakthrough pain only to have the doctor convince me to stay on the lower dose. I called again yesterday because the pain had spread from my neck to my shoulders and lower back.
My doctor is out until July 11 because his wife had a baby. The nurse just said that was fine to increase to 15mg... eyeroll. I mentioned the main reason I called is that a refill would be needed sooner and to make a note in the file.
I made an appointment with another doctor at the clinic regarding the Tramadol he is reluctant to refill. We'll see how that goes. This is so not fun. I am nearly deaf and for some reason when talking to most people on the phone, I have to keep reminding them in the SAME conversation. I'm just tired and hope I can get a break sooner rather than later.