I am going to a pain management clinic soon. What can I expect from my first visit?

April 27th, 2012

I experience chronic pain from breaking my ankle 10 years ago. I have 10 screws and a plate in my ankle from it.Also my the nature of my job causes me to have pain in my back and neck. What can I expect from my first visit. I have been referred to this doctor from [...]

Is it weird that Tramadol (prescribed pain reliever) makes me hyper and in a great mood?

April 14th, 2012

I’m 16 and I take tramadol because I have back pain (as a side effect of another drug I’m on) and I notice that when I take it, it makes me really hyper. It also puts me in a really good mood and I get really talkative. Is it just me, or is this normal? [...]

How does the painkiller Tramadol work?

November 4th, 2011

  I also have to write a report on the pharmacology of Tramadol, could someone help me out? Preferably the guy who answered my codeine question. Chosen Answer: Tramadol Hydrochloride (Zydol, Tramacip, Ultram, (Ultracet, Tramacet – when combined with APAP) Effects Tramadol causes instant inhibition of serotonin and norepenephrine reuptake. This leads to increased feeling [...]