Re: Fibromyalgia <Ultram is unnecessary> ????

[Guest guest]

Anne and All,

Do you have anymore information about why they decided this?

Ultram has kept me off the narcotics, even if I have to take close to

the max dose. NSAIDS don't help.

Is there some new finding about Ultram/Tramadol that says it is not

effective for Fibromyalgia? What about peripheral neuropathy or

chronic phantom pain?

3 Cheers,

Alan

Raleigh, NC

> Hi All

> I've been pretty much lurking around recently ...

<>

> On top of that, I had been taking Ultram to help take the edge of

my pain (it didn't take it away but I could function somewhat);

however, Keystone Mercy (my med ins.) has decided that Ultram is

unnecessary and wants me take either NSAIDS (which don't make a dent)

or narcotics.

[Guest guest]

Alan,

I don't think it ever was indicated for FMS and you are right - that can cause

problems with ins. co. with off-label usage. But who on this board actually

takes medications indicated for the ailment they have? That is such a common

practice and it is ridiculous that the ins.co. is starting to deny her claim.

Like I said before - there is alway s a loop hole that works in your favor -

sometimes it isn't obvious, but once you figure it out- you are golden!

Jan :-) or Janis

Alan wrote:

Is there some new finding about Ultram/Tramadol that says it is not

effective for Fibromyalgia?

[Guest guest]

My initial dx was that I was having a bad reaction to Ultram causing

anxiety and anxiety attacks. Although I have in fact RSD with a huge

tendency toward anxiety I still think Ultram which as the label says

works by unknown means, should be taken with caution. AL

[Guest guest]

Alan,

My daughter has fybro and takes Ultram. What a hokey thing for someone to say.

I have a burst fracture in my back and take Ultram-Tramadol for that too. That

drug helps many malfunctions. For lack of a better word. donna