do you trust your Doctor???
02 February 2008, 01:55 PM
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I was on Tramadol for almost two years and only stopped taking it when it's pain killing effects no longer managed my pain. I suffered no withdrawal problems. While taking it the only problem I noticed was feeling constantly dizzy, but I am on quite a few other pills also so it could be one of the others pills causing it.
I now take Dihydrocodeine in place of the Tramadol. At first this seemed to work fine but the effect it has seems to lessen with time.
Side effects of medication vary from person to person. I chose to take these pills as I considered the pain killing capabilities outweighed the risks.
I now take Dihydrocodeine in place of the Tramadol. At first this seemed to work fine but the effect it has seems to lessen with time.
Side effects of medication vary from person to person. I chose to take these pills as I considered the pain killing capabilities outweighed the risks.
02 February 2008, 01:57 PM
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I was on Tramadol for almost two years and only stopped taking it when it's pain killing effects no longer managed my pain. I suffered no withdrawal problems. While taking it the only problem I noticed was feeling constantly dizzy, but I am on quite a few other pills also so it could be one of the others pills causing it.
I now take Dihydrocodeine in place of the Tramadol. At first this seemed to work fine but the effect it has seems to lessen with time.
Side effects of medication vary from person to person. I chose to take these pills as I considered the pain killing capabilities outweighed the risks.
I now take Dihydrocodeine in place of the Tramadol. At first this seemed to work fine but the effect it has seems to lessen with time.
Side effects of medication vary from person to person. I chose to take these pills as I considered the pain killing capabilities outweighed the risks.
do you remember what dose you was on? my prescription says one or 2 50mg 4 times daily. i dont know if thats a low or high dose or not
02 February 2008, 01:58 PM
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I don't doubt there are great doctors out there, but recent experiences for me and the wife means we don't trust ours at all. I won't go into detail but afetr 4 weeks of reporting symptoms to her doctor, MrsREV ended up collapsing and required 4 hours of emergency surgery. 4 hours that I spent wondering if I'd see my wife again and what I'd tell our little boy if she didn't come out of it. All of which could have been prevented if the doctor(s) had done the blood test she asked for on day 1 of presenting symptoms.
02 February 2008, 02:00 PM
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I don't doubt there are great doctors out there, but recent experiences for me and the wife means we don't trust ours at all. I won't go into detail but afetr 4 weeks of reporting symptoms to her doctor, MrsREV ended up collapsing and required 4 hours of emergency surgery. 4 hours that I spent wondering if I'd see my wife again and what I'd tell our little boy if she didn't come out of it. All of which could have been prevented if the doctor(s) had done the blood test she asked for on day 1 of presenting symptoms.
thats really bad
are you doing anything about it?
02 February 2008, 02:00 PM
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Have you tried asking for Oramorph from your GP? Ange had this prescribed after her two operations. Not related to your symptoms. She says give it a go. 
Good Luck
Ant
Good Luck
Ant
02 February 2008, 02:11 PM
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I took 2x50mg 4x daily. A total of 400mg per day. I think that is the maximum recommended dosage.
If you do decide to take them I would start with the 1 pill 4 times a day and see if this has a positive effect on your pain and also to see if you are hit by any of the side effects.
02 February 2008, 02:20 PM
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I'm taking Morphine at the minute and have been having conversations with a suited spider wearing 4 pairs of great looking shoes while I sit and type. 
I still have 75% of the bottle left so it'll be a cracking weekend.
Bint, read too much of anything and you'll stay in bed.
Snaz, hope you're well too.
I still have 75% of the bottle left so it'll be a cracking weekend.
Bint, read too much of anything and you'll stay in bed.
Snaz, hope you're well too.
02 February 2008, 04:22 PM
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Yeah, but it takes time. Consultant says Doctor missed symptoms, Doctor blames sonographer for missing symptoms, Surgeon claims to have removed certain things, Path lab says Surgeon didn't remove certain things. It's a mess.
Let the solicitors sort it, I think.
Let the solicitors sort it, I think.
02 February 2008, 10:23 PM
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Can't say I don't trust my GP but I'd prefer to get a more detailed prognosis than a few pokes in the spine before I start shovelling pills into me.
Also got a box of Arthrotec 75 which I'm a bit wary of taking,arthritis pills for a 33YO and a list of side effects which don't appeal either!
03 February 2008, 11:24 AM
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I don't really have a GP, I have moved around a lot so just use private places like the Medicentres. Generally they seem to have reasonably good doctors. Some older GPs that have worked in practices for years can be a bit dodgy though.
I don't really trust my new GP though, can anyone else confirm whether a handjob and a rectal examination is necessary treatment for a sprained ankle?
I don't really trust my new GP though, can anyone else confirm whether a handjob and a rectal examination is necessary treatment for a sprained ankle?
03 February 2008, 12:44 PM
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04 February 2008, 12:52 PM
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I got prescribed these yesterday for a bad back too and after 1 last night I can say that I'll stick the discomfort for another couple of weeks till I get X-rays done and the results back!
Can't say I don't trust my GP but I'd prefer to get a more detailed prognosis than a few pokes in the spine before I start shovelling pills into me.
Also got a box of Arthrotec 75 which I'm a bit wary of taking,arthritis pills for a 33YO and a list of side effects which don't appeal either!
Can't say I don't trust my GP but I'd prefer to get a more detailed prognosis than a few pokes in the spine before I start shovelling pills into me.
Also got a box of Arthrotec 75 which I'm a bit wary of taking,arthritis pills for a 33YO and a list of side effects which don't appeal either!
i decided to go for it over the weekend and took the tablets. one pill did nothing other than make me a bit giddy. two didnt take the pain away but i was in a concious coma state all day. after a second dose of two tablets i was sick every few hours and felt like i was ill, never again
i shall give the two months suppy back to the chemist
04 February 2008, 01:52 PM
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sounds identical to my reaction to the morphine and GA, hence staying in overnight lol.
good decision not to stay on them though, especially if the effect is undesired.
im torn between pain and irritation at the mo, itching and aching like mad!
good decision not to stay on them though, especially if the effect is undesired.
im torn between pain and irritation at the mo, itching and aching like mad!
04 February 2008, 02:48 PM
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i decided to go for it over the weekend and took the tablets. one pill did nothing other than make me a bit giddy. two didnt take the pain away but i was in a concious coma state all day. after a second dose of two tablets i was sick every few hours and felt like i was ill, never again
i shall give the two months suppy back to the chemist
i shall give the two months suppy back to the chemist
04 February 2008, 02:49 PM
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errm its irritating, itching, and im going MAD here on my own
makes me think about the pain even more.going easy on the tablets. cant say its agony, but sure aint nice. hand keeps going a bit numb, and a tiny bit puffy. but keeping it moving, and looking forwards to thursday lol
04 February 2008, 02:52 PM
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lol definatly sounding identical now with the eating bit.
errm its irritating, itching, and im going MAD here on my own makes me think about the pain even more.
going easy on the tablets. cant say its agony, but sure aint nice. hand keeps going a bit numb, and a tiny bit puffy. but keeping it moving, and looking forwards to thursday lol
errm its irritating, itching, and im going MAD here on my own
makes me think about the pain even more.going easy on the tablets. cant say its agony, but sure aint nice. hand keeps going a bit numb, and a tiny bit puffy. but keeping it moving, and looking forwards to thursday lol
04 February 2008, 03:33 PM
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04 February 2008, 03:39 PM
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lol, didnt mean to shock you 
its certainly not worth getting addicted for. hopefully going to get some better drugs this week
when can you use your arm again and when will you know when it works? if yours goes well i might see about getting mine done
its certainly not worth getting addicted for. hopefully going to get some better drugs this week
when can you use your arm again and when will you know when it works? if yours goes well i might see about getting mine done
04 February 2008, 03:53 PM
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2 weeks time i should be out of dressings and starting to use it again. 6 months back to full strength and use and know how long term the fix is.
couple of months and should be fine under load etc. says to take it steady for best chance of long term fix.
im in no rush
couple of months and should be fine under load etc. says to take it steady for best chance of long term fix.
im in no rush