Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hi, First, would like to hear from anyone who is on or has tried Tramadol and what do you think of it....and Secondly, am especially wondering if *any* Canadians are on (or have tried it) and **if** so...where is it available in Canada ??? (it seems(?) that it it still not available here in Canada...or at least not here in B.C. (I called a few pharmacies)...no luck...I am kinda surprised as it seems to me that it was a couple of years ago I checked into this, so thought it would be here by now.... It does *appear* that one can get it on-line in Canada...but am not interested in doing that route....(and likely that is still coming from a U.S. source... any info appreciated...thanks Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Tramadol.... Hi, First, would like to hear from anyone who is on or has tried Tramadol and what do you think of it Hi Cheri! I tried tramadol/Ultram but it didn't do anything for me. I know Lana is on it. Cameron's boys use Ultram.... Maybe Jen or Lana will answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hi Cindy, Both of my boys have been on tramadol - for 3 years and Josh for 1.5 years with a great deal of success. They have not had any side effects. can adjust his dose up or down without problems. Right now he is taking 50 mg four times a day. Josh takes 25 mg twice a day. As far as I know it isn't available in Canada for general use. Tramadol is still considered a research drug in Canada. Dr. Brown was finishing off a research paper on using tramadol with children. I don't know if it has been published yet but we see him again next week. Since I am allergic to all NSAIDS - spontaneous hemorage with asparin, naproxyn, dollobid etc. and anaphylactic to vioxx (which gave the best pain relief I have had in years!). I would give a lot for a bit of pain relief. Tylenol does nothing and codiene keeps me awake all night. I hope this helps. I will let you know what I find out next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Cheri, You need a prescription for this and a letter to the government supporting it's use in you first. Jill Tramadol.... Hi, First, would like to hear from anyone who is on or has tried Tramadol and what do you think of it....and Secondly, am especially wondering if *any* Canadians are on (or have tried it) and **if** so...where is it available in Canada ??? (it seems(?) that it it still not available here in Canada...or at least not here in B.C. (I called a few pharmacies)...no luck...I am kinda surprised as it seems to me that it was a couple of years ago I checked into this, so thought it would be here by now.... It does *appear* that one can get it on-line in Canada...but am not interested in doing that route....(and likely that is still coming from a U.S. source... any info appreciated...thanks Cheri To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hi , If/when you find out about Tramadol at the next appt. could you please email me (swiftygal_2000@...) or email to the list? I'm verrrry interested in this drug. I too do not get along well with NSAIDs. Diclofenac gave me the best relief but I had such a horrid reaction to it even after I stopped taking it, it took a full month for it to get out of my system. I have Percocet which I take for break through pain on the horrible days but have to do without anything most days. Im awaiting an appointment with a rheumy in Ottawa and Tramadol is one thing I definitely want to bring up. I'm also interested in trying Pennsaid which is, as I understand it, a topical diclofenac cream that's suppose to have very few side effects and easier on those sensitive to NSAIDs. We shall see! I hope your boys' appointment goes well. I'm so glad that they are getting decent pain management! I only wish something better could be worked out for you too. All the best, -Rhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi Rhea, I will let you know how it goes but I wouldn't hold my breath about getting it soon. Last I heard there was a limited research project for adults with arthritis happening in , B.C. I will post again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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