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Difficulty In Sleeping, Problems With Legs. Taking Tramadol For 2 Years. Suggestions?
I have been taking tramadol for 2 years now, however I would like to stop taking this pain killer. I have trouble sleeping and sometimes my legs will not let me sleep, so tramadol seems to help.. my doctor will only prescribe the tramadol
for only 1 month at a time.......this puzzles me....so what would you suggest that might help
for only 1 month at a time.......this puzzles me....so what would you suggest that might help
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Taking pain killer will only cause relief from pain but will not reduce underlying cause. i feel you should get evaluated for underlying cause for pain and treated for it. Long term use of tramadol causes dependence, on sudden withdrawal causes symptoms. You need consult a physician to know cause and reduce tramadol dose gradually and then stop it.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
Taking pain killer will only cause relief from pain but will not reduce underlying cause. i feel you should get evaluated for underlying cause for pain and treated for it. Long term use of tramadol causes dependence, on sudden withdrawal causes symptoms. You need consult a physician to know cause and reduce tramadol dose gradually and then stop it.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Your Doctor is treating you for Restless leg Syndrome. Your Doctor gives you prescription at one time for one month only, because if in case you are taking overdosage of it, can give some serious side effects. Another point to remember is that it is an addictive medicine. It is a wise decision to gradually stop this medication. Now a days newer medicines are available which are more effective and less side effects. Besides medicines, I hope you are taking other precautions, like avoiding smoking, Alcohol, Coffee. You must also do regular exercises. You should do cold and warm bath, before going to bed. You may also take Magnesium supplement. I am sure your Doctor must have ruled out Anemia, varicose veins, and other diseases which can give the similar symptoms.
Do not stop your medicine abruptly and without asking your Doctor.
Hope you got your answer.
Take good care.
Dr H Hamdani
Welcome to HCM
Your Doctor is treating you for Restless leg Syndrome. Your Doctor gives you prescription at one time for one month only, because if in case you are taking overdosage of it, can give some serious side effects. Another point to remember is that it is an addictive medicine. It is a wise decision to gradually stop this medication. Now a days newer medicines are available which are more effective and less side effects. Besides medicines, I hope you are taking other precautions, like avoiding smoking, Alcohol, Coffee. You must also do regular exercises. You should do cold and warm bath, before going to bed. You may also take Magnesium supplement. I am sure your Doctor must have ruled out Anemia, varicose veins, and other diseases which can give the similar symptoms.
Do not stop your medicine abruptly and without asking your Doctor.
Hope you got your answer.
Take good care.
Dr H Hamdani
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