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What Could Cause Pain From Osteoarthritis Despite Taking Tramadol?
I am taking Tramadol oral right now and have been for over 1 year. I use it (especially in the morning) to get going . I have Ostea Arthritis. Right now I am aching a lot ----- even when I take the Tramadol. Has my tolerance raised and I will continue to need more and more ???? Also I have some thinning of my hair ---- any connection to Tramadol ????
Sat, 31 Dec 2022
Hello,
Tramadol is a drug, belonging to opioid class and it can lead to addiction and tolerance if used for a long period of time. So, it is true that you need higher doses now and may lead to withdrawal syndrome if you stop it cold turkey.
For This reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and discussing on the possibility of switching to another drug like Gabapentin or Amitriptyline for chronic pain management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Tramadol is a drug, belonging to opioid class and it can lead to addiction and tolerance if used for a long period of time. So, it is true that you need higher doses now and may lead to withdrawal syndrome if you stop it cold turkey.
For This reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and discussing on the possibility of switching to another drug like Gabapentin or Amitriptyline for chronic pain management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
It seems to be tolerance to Tramadol and you may need higher doses to take the same pain control. Tramadol is an opioid that may lead to addiction and tolerance if used for a long period of time. For this reason, I recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to another drug for chronic pain management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It seems to be tolerance to Tramadol and you may need higher doses to take the same pain control. Tramadol is an opioid that may lead to addiction and tolerance if used for a long period of time. For this reason, I recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to another drug for chronic pain management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I find this answer helpful
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