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 [...]

Can you become addicted to opioids using tramadol?

October 31st, 2011

The BNF states that tramadol is not suitable in people with opioid addiction. So does this mean that tramadol is not addictive? The BNF also states that one of the side effects of tramadol is diarrhea which doesn’t stick to the normal rules of opioids. Is tramadol a “True” opioid? Chosen Answer: A few things- [...]