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Does Tramadol Have An Approved Substitute That Can Treat Arthritic Pain?
I am taking Tramadol for severe arthritic pain in lower back, hip and knees and find that it is helpful. Unfortunately, it is not covered by my medical plan and I cannot afford the recommended dosage. I used to take morphine something - morophone ? - 10 mg and found it very helpful but my doctor says that Tramadol is not as harsh. Is there a similar drug to Tramadol that might be covered by my medical plan? Sorry, I did not realize that a fee was required.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Hello,
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Its apparent from your description that you have got a degenerative disease of spine. some may have it early like in your case. Basically you should undergo a MRI of your spine which will give you an idea whether the likely compression is treatable with surgery or not.
Otherwise the option that we have are to mitigate the pain. You can start pregaba, a molecule which will reduce your pain.Even amitryptiline is a good medication which reduces such pain to a large extent consulting your dotor.
Do consult a physiotherapist who would like to advise you some back exercises and do , do them regularly.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you..
In future if you wish to contact me directly,
Wish you good health,
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Its apparent from your description that you have got a degenerative disease of spine. some may have it early like in your case. Basically you should undergo a MRI of your spine which will give you an idea whether the likely compression is treatable with surgery or not.
Otherwise the option that we have are to mitigate the pain. You can start pregaba, a molecule which will reduce your pain.Even amitryptiline is a good medication which reduces such pain to a large extent consulting your dotor.
Do consult a physiotherapist who would like to advise you some back exercises and do , do them regularly.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you..
In future if you wish to contact me directly,
Wish you good health,
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