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07/14/2008 08:24
Hudson
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 Just wondering how many people take tramadol/ultram for pain. Does it help? What are the side effects? I am trying to decide what I should ask for when I see my doc next.

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07/14/2008 09:02
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 I take tramadl and it work for me. I takes most of the pain out of my hands and feet. It does make me sleepy.
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07/14/2008 09:08
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 [i]Tramadol ( Tramadl/APAP) Is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain. I hope this helps.
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07/14/2008 09:08
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 I have been on ultram I guess for about 2 years now. I haven't noticed any side effects. I take the time released ultram i find its better then the reguler ultram. I also take vicodin for the really, really bad days. I find that the ultram doesn't cut it.

Its great for the muscle pain but it doesn't help with the nerve pain. I take soma for my nerve pain. I'm allergic to Alot of meds. So pain meds are my only relief.

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07/14/2008 09:49
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 Thanks everyone for your responses. I think I may ask for a trial run of this. I am betting they won't give it to me though

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07/14/2008 11:27
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 I don't know why they wouldn't give it to you. Its not a narcotic but then again these days it doesn't have to be when it comes to pain. (Dr's... can't live with them,can't live without them.) I hope you get something to make yourself comfortable. Just stress the fact that your tierd of being umcomfortable. I hope it works out for ya!
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07/14/2008 12:35
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 Hi Wendy, i'm headed to the chiro now for some ultrasound therapy. I'll keep you posted on whether any doc gives me something or not.

I'd rather try something like tramadol that I can take as needed, than an anti-depressant that I have to take daily no matter what. I've tried those before for interstitial cystitis and had no luck...just bad experiences.

Again. thanks to all who replied.

Linda
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07/14/2008 13:34
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 I take the ultracet(tramadol/APAP) it does work well for me. It makes me very sleepy and I won't drive or take it while I'm working but I am also very sensitive to meds and even Tylenol can make me feel that way. It generally takes most of the pain away though when I do use it. Like Irish said it is not a narcotic however in some states it is considered a contol subtance and in others it is not. Go figure. I hope the doctor does give you something at least keep us posted
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07/14/2008 13:43
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 I have taken Ultracet (7.5mg) but didn't see any changes, negative or positive. I use 800mg of Ibuprofen during easy days and Darvocet for harder ones. On days where the pain is REALLY unbearable, I take Lortab.

But my sister (Sthrngrace) and my Aunt both take Ultracet (15mg) and say that it works miracles!

They both have back problems/pain, where my pain is more in the hips/shoulders area. Perhaps that makes a difference? Or maybe I wasn't on a strong enough dose?

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07/14/2008 13:49
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 I wasn't aware it had lower doses. I thought it only came in one. what I have is 37.5mg of tramadol and 325mg of acetaminophen per pill.
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