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Had Shoulder Surgery-rotator Cuff Tear. On Tramadol. Did Physical Therapy. Still Paining. Have Frozen Shoulder. Can I Double Up Tramadol?

Hi.. My Dr. Prescribed me Tramadol 50 mg. At bedtime. (I had shoulder surgery-rotator cuff tear- in Dec.) Been to Physical Therapy, still in alot of pain..Now they say I have a Frozen Shoulder..Ok..well I have a high tolerance for medications...alot of them just don't work..my question is AM I able to double up on the 50mg. Of tramadol??
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Since the pain is persistent even after the surgery, it is best to get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your orthopedician. You can also do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area for pain relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Had Shoulder Surgery-rotator Cuff Tear. On Tramadol. Did Physical Therapy. Still Paining. Have Frozen Shoulder. Can I Double Up Tramadol?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since the pain is persistent even after the surgery, it is best to get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your orthopedician. You can also do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area for pain relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com