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How Can Tramadol Help In Back Pain ?
what is tramadol and how can it help my back pain. On Monday I went to a pain clinic a they injected somrthing in the nerves they said was similar to novicaine denists used for fillings. It was just a test to see if it worked at all, just something temporary. My next appt is not until July 12 and then they will consider a heated needle to deaden the nerves. Because I am still having great pain my Dr put me on tramadol. I am not sure what it is or what the side effects are. Please help.
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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Tramadol is a pain reliever similar to opioid like drugs although itself is non-narcotic.Its side effects are minimal and is non-addicting. Side effects include some acidity like dyspepsia in very few patients and is therefore safe. It does not cause respiratory depression as opioids are likely to.Trust your doctor.
Tramadol is a pain reliever similar to opioid like drugs although itself is non-narcotic.Its side effects are minimal and is non-addicting. Side effects include some acidity like dyspepsia in very few patients and is therefore safe. It does not cause respiratory depression as opioids are likely to.Trust your doctor.
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