MargotGlass's Tramadol History

MargotGlass

Data Quality: 2 stars

Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 4 additional condition(s)

Quality of Life:

I am: Very bad

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MargotGlass's Tramadol is for:

MargotGlass's Tramadol History (Stopped)
As needed Dec 01, 2009 - Sep 20, 2012
As needed Sep 20 - Oct 28, 2012
Stopped Side effects too severe Oct 28, 2012

Evaluations
Date	Dosage	Pain Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 28, 2012	As needed
Apr 19, 2012	As needed

Date: Oct 28, 2012
Advice & Tips: Positive benefit included being able to function seemingly well on Tramadol. I could drive to school, sit attentively through classes, and felt a burst of energy after the pain subsided. I am now relying only on Vicodin for pain, but I am not sure how long that will last.

Date: Apr 19, 2012
Advice & Tips: I have found that this painkiller is much better than Vicodin. I am able to study, go to class, drive, and continue my daily activities while taking Tramadol without feeling "loopy" or necessarily "high." If it were not for Tramadol, I would never have been able to get through a dual Master's degree. With that said, the downfalls of this drug is severe constipation and inability to urinate (I would have the urge, but then when I try to relieve myself, nothing comes). These symptoms are not too tough to deal with though - and they probably kept me from overusing or ever abusing Tramadol.