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Fibro acts up whenever I lay down to rest, When I first wake up A.M.
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jul 6, 2023 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Is Tramadol the only med you take for fibro pain? What dose, how effective is it for pain and do you have any side effects other than affecting your sleep if taken in the afternoon? Thanks.
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Hi, yes, Tramadol and an occasional Tylenol. When I first began taking it (Tramadol 50mg with NO acetaminophen), 20 years ago, I realized it messed with my sleep, a side effect for me is a bit of welcome energy. I switched from two per day to just the one in the mornng. That worked well because of the heightened a.m. stiffness and pain. About four years ago, I went up to two in the morning. I now get a prescription that covers an extra one in the early afternoon if needed.
The other thing I take is 5mg Ambien right before bed.