How do I tell my Pain Management Dr. that my pills aren’t working that great without feeling like a druggie?

January 28th, 2012

My Dr. currently changed my meds because they were’nt helping my pain, and what he gave me doesn’t seem to be helping much either. I go to a pain management dr., and I have been to the same one for almost 2 years. What do I say or do to not make myself look like [...]

What is the difference between vicodin and tramadol?

November 8th, 2011

I have been taking vicodin for a while for back pain/headaches. I am thinking about switching to tramadol because it is cheaper and easier to get. What is the difference between the two? My question is if I have been taking vicodin for awhile or hydrocodone am I going to go through withdrawel symptoms if [...]