BenB
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| posted on 24/10/08 at 11:37 PM |
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Aha! Tramadol.....
Addictive and actually evidence shows it's not a very effective pain killer!! Manafacturers did a nice bit of marketing when they came out and
persuaded silly docs that they're not addictive and they're super-duper (usual drug company cobblers). Truth is always somewhat
different.
Bad idea to mix them with other opiates as they can counteract each other due to the way they work on the receptors.
Take them when you're in pain and addiction is unlikely. Take them even when you're not in pain and you probably won't enjoy it when
you try to stop them.
If you're sensible with them it won't be a problem. But there are better pain killers out there (modern analgesic texts don't
recommend tramadol much)....
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Fozzie
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 12:56 AM |
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I was prescribed Tramadol when I had a bad bout of adductor tendinitis and sacroiliitis (at the same time.... ).... it didn't even take the
'top' off the pain....
As it didn't help, I didn't take any more....so, no problem (re addiction) 
Hope you feel better soon.
Fozzie
[Edited on 25-10-08 by Fozzie]
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 10:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Ignore doctors - they know sod all about drugs.
Unnecessary, inaccurate, offensive and just plain wrong.
Chris
SpR (6) Respiratory and Intensive Care Medicine
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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MikeR
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| posted on 25/10/08 at 03:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrsgrain
quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Ignore doctors - they know sod all about drugs.
Unnecessary, inaccurate, offensive and just plain wrong.
Chris
SpR (6) Respiratory and Intensive Care Medicine
Ok, sorry to offend but the pharmacists i work with claim that the number of years they study drugs and the continual professional development makes
them a more reliable source of drugs compared to general practice doctor. Bear in mind that the pharmacist is legally responsible for the drugs given
therefore the doctor can (and sometimes do) prescribe things that when taken in combination will kill / harm patients. Which is why i know about this
as i write systems to help pharamcists spot when combinations of drugs will interact and display the interaction.
Note, we're talking about GP's here not specialist doctors who (like pharmacists) know their speciality inside out.
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marcyboy
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| posted on 26/10/08 at 08:03 AM |
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I am on tramadol- 2 tabs 4 x a day,diclofenac- 3 tabs 3 x a day and cocodamol- 2 tabs 4 x a day without great effect...maybe that's why
i'm being referred to a consultant....or am I just a junkie?
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DarrenW
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| posted on 27/10/08 at 09:23 AM |
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Ah ha - ive now found out it wasnt Tramadol that my mother in law had issues with. Cant remember the name of hers but it was something like
hihydracodeine 60mg. All Tramadol did was made her feel sick.
Im fine on Tramadol and only using them to take the edge off the pain when its a bit bad. If im Ok i dont take them. 2 before bed seems to work a
treat and allows better sleep. 1 at a time through the day with a top up of paracetamol if required is working.
Thanks for your help - panic over!
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