Are you on pain meds?
Tramadol is a great pain med. the problem is what to do when it stops working.
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wildbill83 · 41-45, M
all opium/narcotic based pain relievers lose their effect with extended use (and are addictive); none of them are any kind of a solution for long term pain.
It's only in recent years that doctors have finally admitted to how dangerous they can be & have strayed away from prescribing them so often. The VA was notorious for it years ago; after my injury in Army, I was prescribed 20/800 oxycodone (20mg oxy, 800mg acetaminophen); I don't even think they make them that strong anymore because it's propensity for stopping people's hearts...
It's only in recent years that doctors have finally admitted to how dangerous they can be & have strayed away from prescribing them so often. The VA was notorious for it years ago; after my injury in Army, I was prescribed 20/800 oxycodone (20mg oxy, 800mg acetaminophen); I don't even think they make them that strong anymore because it's propensity for stopping people's hearts...