Thanks, mrsD,

I have read similar things about combining TCA's (Nortriptyline) and Tramadol. I have also read that the combination is used often, though, and without incident, according to patient reviews. Maybe I live dangerously? LOL. I took half a tablet this AM & after more than an hour, I felt only a small improvement. I took the other half, 2 hours after the 1st, and noticed a bit more.

Although relief was better for me, initially with Nortriptyline, and before that, Gabapentin, my feet felt reasonably good the rest of the day on the Tramadol, into the afternoon. I've been prescribed 3 daily, & probably won't take more than one daily, and 2 on my "rough" days, when I really don't feel like dealing with it. The only side effect I may have had was a bit of gurgling in my stomach from my breakfast. Maybe not.