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anonymous
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Help Dec 27, 2015 11:44:37 GMT -5

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Post by anonymous on Dec 27, 2015 11:44:37 GMT -5

I have been seeing various doctors for several years due to a chronic pain problem I have had. I would rather not specify as to what it is because I do not want to be identified. I have just found out after 3 years that something has showed up on an MRI I had done but they do not think that is what is causing my pain. Go figure. About 3 years ago I saw a new doctor and she prescribed me Tramadol for pain. Due to various circumstances I lost my insurance and had to find a new doctor. I can not live my life without the pain medicine. I started seeing a new Dr. several months ago and was referred to sports medicine and now to a surgeon. They are acting like I am making up my pain which I am not. I can not function without medicine. Over the counter doesn't touch it. I am going back to the surgeon very soon but I am not left with many options. He said there is no surgery that can fix my problem and has given me Celebrex along with physical therapy. I feel so hopeless. If I don't take Tramadol every day, I am in so much pain I can not do everyday things. I am addicted to the Tramadol now and part of me doesn't want to stop. I'm scared. No one believes me when I tell them about the pain I am having and they said I can not take Tramadol forever and I need to come off. I can't cope without it. I just don't know what to do. This is my second day without it and I can't sleep, I feel sick. Basically withdrawal. I'm tired of going through this but part of me wants to continue taking the medicine. I feel stuck. I am in pain and need the medicine but I m also physically and mentally addicted as well. I feel like my life will never be normal with or without it. What can I do? I feel as though my life is ruined.

blaylockpartyof5
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Help Dec 27, 2015 15:16:55 GMT -5

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Post by blaylockpartyof5 on Dec 27, 2015 15:16:55 GMT -5

I worked in a pain clinic. It is very common to become dependent on medication. Your pain tolerance gets lower the longer you take the meds regularly and your brain tricks you into thinking you're in worse pain than you are, because the pain medicine keep your pain receptors in a dulled state, so when the medicine wears off they return to full force. A major symptom of withdrawal from opiates IS increased pain. The best thing right now would be to avoid taking more tramadol. Especially if you've already gone 2 days without... the withdrawals will end soon and your body will return to a normal state and you can decipher what your pain levels really are. Take ibuprofen as well. It really DOES work effectively for people with chronic pain. I hope you don't think I am being insensitive. I worked with patients with unexplained pain all the time who got into the same cycles. Feeding your addiction is just making things harder for yourself. Try seeing a chiropractor. Good luck mama. There are many ladies on here who have gone through similar issues.

anonymous
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Help Dec 27, 2015 20:05:42 GMT -5

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Post by anonymous on Dec 27, 2015 20:05:42 GMT -5

I appreciate you replying to me. I have taken 12 ibuprofen daily for months and it has not helped my pain. I have gone months without the tramadol, I guess I should have mentioned that. My pain has been consistent for over three years and I have taken various NSAIDS prescribed to help with the pain. I feel like Dr.s do not take me seriously because of my age and because I have tattoos on my arms. I didn't even know what tramadol was when it was first prescribed to me. I am not looking to get vicodin or oxy or anything of the sort. I just want help and I want someone to believe me when I tell them about the daily pain I endure. It isn't from the tramadol, I have gone months without it and I keep suffering. If it weren't for my kids I would take my own life. I feel like I can't even give them what they need because of my debilitating pain. I guess there is no use in explaining myself because it just makes me feel more defeated. The pain is ruining my life and I have no motivation to try anymore. I feel like giving up. Thanks to all who took the time to read and post.

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Help Dec 28, 2015 14:03:23 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by stanfordpa on Dec 28, 2015 14:03:23 GMT -5

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. First of all, you need to pursue the MRI findings. If they think that's not what causing the pain, they need to dig more. Find another dr if you can.

Are you in the care of a pain mgt specialist? If not, get a referral. They can manage your pain better there. You don't have to suffer in pain. Find a good dr who can understand you. GL!

"The grass isn't necessarily any greener on the other side...sometimes, it's just the flowers are in different places"

hilee18
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Help Dec 28, 2015 18:41:56 GMT -5

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Post by hilee18 on Dec 28, 2015 18:41:56 GMT -5

I'm going to echo the other person who worked in a pain clinic, and also as someoen who was physically addicted to pain meds. I thought I couldn't function without my meds, but it was a vicious cycle today I still have chronic pain but I have learned to get through the flare ups with tylenol and other OTC medications.

The bottom line is that the reality is if you do want a long, functioning life you can't take tramadol forever. I would recommend therapy to help with talk therapy and do not give up the PT, talk with your provider about safe weaning.

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