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Chronic Use of Tramadol Apr 26 5:18pm | By Christy Hunt (@christinehuntmd)
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Amen! I totally agree with you. Tramadol has helped me successfully manage various pain episodes since 2004. The longest period I took it was 6 months. I stopped when I was ready with no issues. Each person is different and should be treated as an individual to resolve pain issues. One size does not fit all.

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linamend | @linamend | Jun 24, 2023

I was thinking about this a lot yesterday and how 99% of physicians lump everyone into the category of "OMG! I can't prescribe painkillers! (or benzodiazapines, take your pick)"

I've never "craved" an opioid in my life, even when on very high doses for months. My body just does NOT react like that.

And I can take Xanax, Valium, etc and never want another pill.

Every person's physiology is different, but those of us who can responsibly be prescribed opioids and benzos are a little-known subgroup.

I've finally found doctors that trust me, but for every one there are are 100 that are afraid of the CDC prescribing quidelines (which have recently changed once again).

And sooo many people I meet will remark, "I just LOVE (fill in the blank w the addictive medication)!"

How can you "LOVE" any medication that should only be making them feel NORMAL?

Anyway, I don't get it, but then I don't have the "addictive" tendencies, so it's all a mystery to me.

Thanks for your response. Lin

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