I’ve tried tramadol a number of times without success for headache, back and neuropathic pain, but always at low and apparently less than effective doses such as 50 mg twice a day. I tried it today at a single 100 mg dose and got significant headache relief and even a little kicker in mood. My neurologist encouraged me to try it PRN and he may be onto something. I’m pretty placebo resistant so I wonder if anyone else has had success with pain issues, and possibly mood as well, with doses up to 300 – 400 mg of tramadol.
Also interested in side effects since its not supposed to depress respiration, at least as badly as opiates. It may however interfere with sleep, specifically stage 3 slow wave.
Any thoughts or insights appreciated.
Thanks
I’m guessing its time you told them when its time to get it out. Too many downstream consequences for letting the little monster hang around. Take luck out of the equation. Pulling for you.
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@johnwburns sounds like a good time to ask you doctor about PGx testing… Here’s some information on it.
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/center-for-individualized-medicine/drug-gene-testing.asp
You may not metabolize the drug. Or at a very slow rate. This testing will tell you which drugs are best for you or which ones to avoid. It will also tell you the best dose to take.
Pretty awesome!!!
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Dawn
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