At Thu, 21 Feb 2002, Em wrote:
>
>To whom it may concern,
>This is exactly what will end relief for those who rely on a variety of
>pain medications. Over the past year I have read over and over
>different people's anguish over the simple fact that their pain is NOT,
>NOT being treated in an adequate manner with pain meds. It is up to the
>doctor and the PATIENT to be aware of side effects, as well as with the
>ANY medication there are RISKS, and one of those risks is frequent
>withdrawal sypmtoms. SO WHAT, EVERYONE WILL SUE THE PHARMACEUTICAL
>COMPANIES, THE DOCTORS, AND FOR WHAT? I am all for righting the wrongs
>in life, but please do not jepardize people who need pain medication in
>order to do the basic necessities in life; laundry, hold a child, take a
>shower, grocery shop, cook, clean, and the list could certainly
>continue. It is rare that in life there is one person responsible for
>things going amiss, so before suiing anyone make a checklist, which will
>not be limited to who will be effected by your actions. Being in such a
>litigious society has brought about change and disclosure to millions,
>but at a very high price. A price that WE pay for.
>em
>At Thu, 21 Feb 2002, mwaugh wrote:
>>
>>At Fri, 14 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Joshua Friedman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I am an attorney doing research on the addictive potential of Ultram. If
>>>>I find that many people have become physically dependent on Ultram, I
>>>>will consider bringing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer.
>>>>If you have experienced withdrawal syptoms when stopping Ultram, or are
>>>>unable to stop taking Ultram, I would be grateful if you could drop me
>>>>an email, or call me at (212) 308-4338. All contacts will be protected
>>>>by the attorney-client priviledge.
>>>>
>>>>Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Joshua Friedman
>>>>
>>>Mr. Friedman,
>>>
>>>I had cronic back pain for almost a year (specific to the C4 to C6 area
>>>of the spine). I found ULTRAM to be one of the best pain relievers for
>>>this problem but it wasn't without addiction. The addiction was not so
>>>much while taking ULTRAM but when I stopped. Over an extended period I
>>>stopped and started taking it. Within 24 hours of stoping my dosage, I
>>>developed flu like symptoms. I became extremely anxious, ached all over
>>>and could not sleep at night. My amune system appeared low. On three
>>>occasions I developed cold sores. I didn't realize it was related to
>>>ULTRAM until the third time it happened. I recently had extensive
>>>surgery and have just stopped taking ULRAM again. As previously, I am
>>>experiencing the withdrawal problems. Feel free to contact me via email
>>>and I can explain more of the specifics.
>>
>>--
>>Dear Mr. Friedman:
>>I have been searching the net regarding the Ultram, because I was informed
>>yesterday that my 20 year is addicted to this drug. As a mother I am beside
>>myself with the feeling of helplessness and anger. She has had chronic headaches
>>for the last 8 years. 3 years ago she was prescribed Ultram and was told it was
>>not addictive. Now she is going through withdrawal of mental and physical pain and
>>her life is never going to be the same. My daughter was seeing a doctor at home,
>>one at school and one at the emergency ward. Everyone of them gave her a
>>perscription for this drug. When her body become use to the required 2 pill,
>>she needed to start taking 3 to get the same effect. At present she was taking
>>4 every 4 hours. Please call me or email if a lawsuit is still in effect or
>>if there is information regarding this. Thank you.
>>Mrs. Waugh
>>
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