>----- Original Message -----
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:53 AM
Subject: tramadol?
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Joanna Rice
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:25 AM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: RE: tramadol?
>
> I have been on tramadol for about 10 yrs. I don't take it everyday, just
> when I am in pain. I have not seen any problems. The heavier pain meds
> make
> me itch too. All though, I still have to take them every now and then and
> when in hospital. I have found I have to take 2 instead of one, when i
> need
> it for pain.
> Hope this helps
>
>> Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:43:07 -0500
>> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
>> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
>> Subject: tramadol?
>>
>> Sender: donnacboggs@comcast.net (Donna B)
>> Subject: tramadol?
>>
>> has anyone here had experience with long term use of tramadol? It is
>> helping to reduce pain and I have very few side effects. Opiates make
>> me ITCH and tramadol is a synthetic opiate, not rated as a narcotic and
>> is much easier on my overall health, so far, than any other pain med I
>> have used.
>>
>> I white-nuckled it through the last 6 month long pain episode leading up
>> to last surgery. Surgery was only 3 1/2 months ago and it is too soon
>> for another. I just can't get through without some pharmacutical help
>> this time.
>>