Tramadol for shingles
Common Questions and Answers about Tramadol for shingles
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My dad has shingles and he takes Norco's. Have you heard of those??? He also has taken tramadol.
I have suffered from severe nerve pain stemming from my lower spine/siatic nerve and shooting down my right buttocks and leg. I recently came down with shingles and the Prednisone caused adverse effects so doc gave me Klonopin to counter act the prednisone. In this time my nerve pain has been 99% better then it was. While the klonopin does make me a little tired I am still able to function on a normal level only at a slower pace.
This is most probably post herpetic neuralgia or persistent nerve pain due to shingles. Shingles is caused by herpes-varicella zoster virus and is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin around it. If the pain caused by shingles continues after shingles is over within few weeks, this is called post herpetic neuralgia. The incidence is more common in elderly and is seen in about one fifth. The nerve damage caused by shingles disrupts the proper functioning of the nerve.
t sleep, so off to the doctor again. I have shingles! So I have been feeling very sorry for myself. The miscarriage has progressed to cramping yesterday but that pain has been minor compared to the shingles. I am now on anti-virals (probably a day too late due to "fleabite" diagnosis and me stupidly forgetting to show it to the GP) and I think they are helping. Anyway, not sure why I've gone into so much detail as I understand shingles is pretty rare in pregnancy.
I have many symptoms that fit the criteria of arachnoiditis and understand there is not much other than symptom control for this. I also had a shingles outbreak in the same dermatome L4_L5 where I had my failed fusion. Since t h at time at night I experience severe burning of the nerve tracts down my legs, across my shoulders, and down the C5-C6 dermatome tract , and even in my face and my scalp. This is intensified in a supine position or prolonged sitting.
The doctor gave me Tramadol for my endometriosis pain. I have a full week of almost intolerable pain every monthl. Tramadol is one of the few drugs I can tolerate with regards to nausea (Vicodin et al seem to just make me puke immediately), and it does actually manage to relieve my pain fully or at least 80-90% (when I mix it with Aleve).
The problem is this. I have to admit that I enjoy the Tramadol. It makes me feel good. Of course it does -- it makes everyone feel good.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be contact dermatitis or shingles. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face.
I've been having back pain recently which stems from something that I have had since I was a kid, although it seems to be getting worse as I get older. What will happen is that the pain will start in my back then move down my legs. Sometimes it hurts so bad that I can hardly walk. I've been to the doctors many times, but they can never pinpoint what is causing it.
Anyway, the doctor recently prescribed Tramadol for the pain.
How much were you taking and how long had you been taking it?
There is a journal on tramadol with much information: go to MedHelp journals (bar at top of page) and look for "Tramadol and Ultram Recovery." It's amazing that doctors aren't more aware of the potential for addiction with tramadol.
Hi doctor I've had shingles for about 13 years now & I'm only 18. For years I've been wanting to get rid of the ugly scars that are on my forehead but every doctor was like a dead end. I really want to pursue removing the scars! What should I do?
I use three per 12 hour period along with oxycodone, tramadol, neurontin and flexeril for pain. All the talk about Fentanyl has me concerned. BTW I am so thankful for this forum, whether or not one posts one can gain so much valuable information without fear of judgement. Kudos to sandee for keeping it going and thanx to everyone for straight up honesty in your replies to questions.
ve been on it for much of your life so for me Tramadol helps with the little things while maintaining less abuse potential. Everyone is different and abstinence is not always the goal ahead of self care assisted by a drug similar to codeine v full agonist. Plus Tramadol assists to deal with the withdrawal and rehab elements using a far less load than the others for me.
Have you tried to give up tramadol and had problems with the withdrawal or are you yet to try? How long have you been using tramadol for? I just tried giving it up for the first time yesterday. I took my last pill at 1 am on December 31st and had caved in 19 hours later.... I am thinking I need to taper but I just want to get this over and done with as soon as possible. We can get through this together!!!
I still have symtons and get shingles about 5 times a year, after many appiontments and prescriptions for aviculor for shingles and complaining about my symptons, and blood tests for everything in the book later, the doctor said last week it sounds like cfs but wanted 2 check my thyroid levels yet AGAIN 1st and rushed me out the door. How can I be taken seriously what should I do next?
Four days later the doctor found out that it was not folliculitis buy shingles. He gave me antiviral for shingles. After taking all these antibiotics and antiviral I started having diarrhea. I passed stool three times a day with some cramp. Also I got that itching on the groin area back. I am under a lot of stress beginning from august.
I wanted to check with you to see if I could have contracted any infection including HIV and STD. Should I go for any tests and if so what kind of test?
I have received the explanation of atypical shingles, but I am not satisfied. I have also been tested for lyme disease 4 times and all have come back negative. A CBC showed no abnormalities, but I remain concerned. I worry that this is along my nerve tract and if I do not address it I could end up with damage. I have not experienced pain, but occasional itching, and generally no real difference in feeling.
t think the Tram Warriors on MedHelp that we hear from are those that were put on a short term, 5 day, controlled step down script for Tramadol. The potential for addictiion to Trams after being addicted to another opiate is VERY REAL. And we need to KNOW all we can on our new road to recovery....be aware of pitfalls and misnomers out there.
Your situation seems to be different than most I've read on here. The use of this 5 day plan is NOT what many others on here are even talking about.
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