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Originally Posted by Beholden
Well, I went to see my family doc on Wednesday for refills on 2 meds as well as a referal to see a poditrist about my ingrown toenails.
In 8/08 I had a surgery and was given Pecocet to help with my pain when I was discharged. I can no longer take Advil, Celebrix (NSAIDs) anymore due to kidney disease, I use extra strengthTylenol as needed for osteoarthritis and was told I I could manage my pain with ice, heat, Tylenol and if needed Pecocet by my kidney doc.
Well, my Rx of 60 Pecocet has only 3 tablets left (yeah, in 2 years, I've only use 57 of them!) and I took it only at night since I don't function well taking them while awake.....but I wake up without pain.
My family Doc said he doesn't prescribe Pecocet...too addictive, which I'm aware of. He wrote for Tramadol/Ultram instead. My left hand has been hurting in the past few weeks, don't know why, anyway.... I blame the arthritis....
I took the Tramadol last night after I iced my hand 30 minutes and went to bed. My hand feels better today, but I woke with a headache.
Anyone out there use Tramadol? How is it for you etc... thanks
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I've been using Tramadol for about 10 years now, with no real problems at all. However, when I moved from PA to FL just a few months back, my new doctor here won't perscribe it for me. But then again, he is not an arthritis specialist. I am still trying to get a referel to one, and hopefully I will be able to get more tramadol. Good Luck.
I get headaches alot too, but not from the tramadol, I have numerous other health conditions that attribute to the headacehs. Hugs.