Hydrocodone And Tramadol Difference

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I have been taking Hydrocodone 10-325 for 5 really shattered disc's, in which 5 of the top Neuro-surgens in PA stated that I would be a dead man, if they operate. I live in constant pain and the Hydrocodone helps a little. Now a VA Doctor prescribed Tramadol 50mg tabs. This Doctor is not my Primary care Doctor, just a fill-in. Correct me if I'M wrong, but this seems to me that this will in no way take away my pain, and furthermore, it seems like pain management. What are the answers, and What can I do????

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If you get relief from Tramadol I would stay on that. If you have a condition with chronic pain all the time you would need more than Norco. You would need Oxycontin and since you would most likely be on it for life you don't want to take tylenol every day. Chances are you may need Oxymorphone if the oxycontin doesnt do the trick but eventually nothing will help because you build up a resistance to them and to get relief like when you first start them you would eventually need too much to help you like it did at first. If you can get by with the tramadol this would be best because you will not get addicted to them and you could stop on occasion to see how you're doing. Addiction is not fun and there is no easy way to stop in a short period of time. If tramadol doesn't work the first thing is your doctor should give you oxycodone 15mg's. it has no tylenol but 50% more opiate but will take longer to destroy your liver. Then you move up the ladder slowly from there. usually two 12 hr pills a day with 3 or 4 quick release for instant pain relief.

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walt, a dr doesn't have to be a pain mangement dr in order to write rxs for pain meds for chronic pain, although many will tell you that. It is not unusual for a sub dr to not write a patient the same meds that their regular dr does.

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I have to disagree tramadol IS addicting and try getting off of that s***. My friend had a seizure when trying to go off. Be very careful if you have to go that route this drug is not an innocent pain medication it has consequences when discontinuing. Google how to get off tramadol and you will be amazed how many people thought it was so called "safe" and non- addicting only to find out the withdrawals were worse and more severe than opiate withdrawal.

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Hi, I want to thank you for your quick reply, and I will speak to my primary care Dr., when he gets back from his vacation..

Thanks again

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How do you get off of tramadol. What if you only use it for 2 or 3 days

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I realize your post is old but I hope you get this message. I heard about a surgeon in Hershey PA. His name is Dr Wolfe and only does surgery when more than one disc is involved. The guy that had the surgery was in very bad condition and said after surgery he refused all pain medication and could not believe how good he felt

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