Chronic Pain Support Group

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dogman1313
dogman1313
I have been on tramadol for about 4 or 5 yrs. I am getting phsical therapy and it really seems to be helping I was taking 6 a day. I am down to 3 or 4 and no heavy withdrawals. I will see just how far I can go. I hate pills but when one needs them thats what is.
billwfriend
billwfriend
I too take tramadol but I do it PRN and I am not taking too much at any time....I have heard others talk about issues of seizures and stuff so be careful....welcome to CP hugs bill
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take tramadol as prn as well... i am very careful with it as i have a cousin who had major problems with redrals and addiction to it.... it good to hear that physio is helping and you are able to cut down on the tramadol...
take care
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to take Tramadol several years ago and almost died from it due to Serotonin Storm that it caused. I ended up with a seizure disorder, had major addiction issues, from taking it as prescribed by the dr. and major withdrawal issues when trying to quit. Tramadol can be a very dangerous drug, I hope your careful with it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi everyone,my luck with that was none,didnt touch my pain at all or cause wds after stopping but hope it helps others,,,,
fibrosucks
fibrosucks
Glad it helps you! I tried it and my muscles felt like they were constantly being twisted.
smileandlaugh
smileandlaugh
I take a 2 tramadol a day and it helps out a lot.
I did all the physio only to be told its making every worse.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was on high doses of tramadol for several years, but developed severe migraines from it.

Last year, I was re-started on it, and had horrible withdrawal when I stopped it.

I'm glad it works for you, but please be cautious with it. It is a very dangerous drug which is marketed as the answer for opiods. But opiods seem to have less serious side effects than tramadol.

Sandy
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