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Originally Posted by JK123
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Hi AussieDebbie,
I also have some pain which I think is nerve pain, amongst others, in my heels. I started taking Lyrica, first 25mg a day then 50mg a day, as well as 50mg Tramadol a day. I didn't think the Lyrica helped much (after a month), so have started decreasing it in order to go off it.
May I ask what dosages you are taking?
P.S I'm an Aussie too, from Melbourne
Joanne
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Originally Posted by JK123
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Hi AussieDebbie,
Thanks for your reply.
I normally only take 50mg Tramadol in the evening as more constipates me and I have to watch that closely as I had an **** fissure 2 years ago which flared up again 2 months ago. I took 2 Tramadols yesterday and had a bad time this morning in the toilet. I am already using a stool softener (lactulose).
Do you know of any pain medication that is still effective but constipates less?
Joanne
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Hi Joanne,
I'm fairly new to pain relief myself. Started taking Lyrica and Tramadol about a year ago, and haven't been on any other pain meds.
Your mentioning constipation got my attention. I've never had it in my life until this year. I have been blaming Iron supplements but perhaps it's the Tramadol! It's only a few times a month, and Tramadol helps so much I'm willing to let it be. Thanks for bringing the drug connection to my attention.
Hopefully some others here who have tried various pain medications can give us some insights.