I take it for my fibromyalgia pain...and I like it. I take the tramadol...that has no tylenol in it if I am right...the ultracet does...I asked for the one with out tylenol, I can add it or advil as needed so I don't constantly have it in my liver...I only take 50 mgs at a time usually about 3 or 4 a day and it feels better than codeine or less sedatining than vicodin, it actually gives me a little boost of energy at times. I did notice at times I would feel nauseous a little at first when I took it. Can't even hardly tell I am on it now I can drive if I am careful, I also take xanax so I can't mess with the cell phone...keep my eyes peeled or I find myself drifting off the road! I don't like the codeine meds, and have never been on anything stronger than darvocet or vicodin. It doesn't make me go to sleep either....I have never tried 2 at a time though I am allowed 2 every 4to 6 hours. I'd give it a try when you don't have to do much else. Seemed like when I first took it I felt it more, also makes me a bit edgy when wearing off. boy do I talk enough? Oh it makes me talk alot when I first take it too!!!!! My doc said to stay ahead of the pain, if I take it when in alot of pain it takes a while to get going....ok i will stop already!

So glad you found a good neuro...My local one is a real icy one. Am thinking of changing but am in middle of SSDI case so I may wait. he is good on testing but doesn't talk much at...all, its just too weird....h'e the one who sent me to the even weirder one at Hopkins.....!!!! I am not making this up!

I do have some really good docs. Maybe the new cardio will help me..I have been reading up on sleep apnea, and such, and waking up to shortness of breath is one of my symptoms, with the heart pounding,,,,,which can be heart related, maybe not neuropathic but not pyschiatric !!! sounds like you got a good one.

When i was taken Tramadol i found them to be really good, i had no noticeable side affects at all, i was on the Slow Release type, taken 1 tab every 12 hours.
Brian

for feedback on tramadol - I decided to give it try on Tuesday so I'll be sure to have someone on call if any problems - (and Monday is important dentist appt)... and then hope for the best - as long as I dont get a reaction like I have with some of the other narcotic type meds - I'll be thrilled - as you guys know - the constant pain begins to chip away at ones soul after a while! My mind wants to do so much - and my body feels about 100 years older then my spriit!

(lilavia -right now I"m taking 6 to 8 extra strength tylenol a day (my doc knows this and says thank goodness I have good liver function) - which still does nothing to help my back if putting direct pressure on it - tramadol doesnt have tylenol but the doc said to try taking one with the med cause it seems to help)

I just went to an Ebayer's home to pick up some glass cookware.

The gal had a severe spinal injury (car crash) and is using tramadol with excellent results.
She was very alert, sharp and holding her own very well.

She says none of the narcotics worked for her. I wish you could have seen her.
She was an inspiration at 70yrs old. I invited her to NeuroTalk, since she uses the net alot. So we may get to meet her.

about any new med, especially when one has intolerances to many meds! For me, it's the SSRI's of most versions AND the Beta blockers...Trying new alternatives is a Hit-or-Miss territory? You get either loopy, drowsy, incoherent, fall down and pass out [with or with-out help around] and it all is down right hair-raising scary!

I have had numerous reactions from new meds/combined with the current meds and I have to encourage one and all to START any new med on a MONDAY or TUESDAY! Not a Thursday or Friday...as during the weekend, well, you can't get your key doc for love nor money! My reactions were bad enuf that I SHOULD have gone to an ER...but, DUH why wait 14-18 hours to be told to go home and 'wait it out'? And, in the meantime 'pick up' something 'new' from another patient there....Sorry guys...It sort of seems as IF one is making a martyr of themself....but--Reality intrudes.

Honestly I'd rather have the reaction on a Monday, ask the doc for a look-see and see the next day or day after and go from there...cheaper, easier, faster and a whole boodle less stress! Lowering stress and pain is what this all is SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT, Isn't It?

Where are those who have the sympatico? Maybe we should make a 'secret' list? Sympatico seems to be missing of late... - j