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 >