Re: Ultram Addiction

From: Kim (kimmi3@mediaone.net)
Sat Dec 15 09:57:36 2001

Ultram is a non narcotic pain relieving agent, as with any medication including over the counter drugs there is always a possibility of addiction. But if you are referring to chronic pain patients who require to stay on some form of pain relief, the most important question is not addiction to us. Its adequate pain management and giving the patient enough medication to get through. Many doctors don't even prescribe the normal dose of medication if the medication say is to take every 4-6 hours for pain, many doctors think because they are on long term medication that they should only be allowed 1-2 pills daily. I as a chronic pain patient and really get upset about this addiction comment in lue of worry about the real issue. Are chronic pain patient treated with proper medication. The answer strongly is NO. Many patients who are on pain medication can have their dose lowered and lowered this way there won't be withdrawal symptoms instead of cold turkey which will often cause terrible withdrawals. Any patient going through with drawls will tell you it was one the most awful,inhuman acts they have ever been through. There are many medications that can ease withdrawal symptoms again doctors are not looking out for what is best for the patient. They are removing the pain medication because of their fears and phoebe's with pain medication. Hope this has helped Kimmi

>----- Original Message -----
From: "anonymous" <anonymous@medispecialty.com> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 10:27 PM Subject: Re: Ultram Addiction

> At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Joshua Friedman wrote:
> >
> >I am an attorney doing research on the addictive potential of Ultram. If
> >I find that many people have become physically dependent on Ultram, I
> >will consider bringing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer.
> >If you have experienced withdrawal syptoms when stopping Ultram, or are
> >unable to stop taking Ultram, I would be grateful if you could drop me
> >an email, or call me at (212) 308-4338. All contacts will be protected
> >by the attorney-client priviledge.
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >
> >--
> >Joshua Friedman
> >
> Mr. Friedman,
>
> I had cronic back pain for almost a year (specific to the C4 to C6 area
> of the spine). I found ULTRAM to be one of the best pain relievers for
> this problem but it wasn't without addiction. The addiction was not so
> much while taking ULTRAM but when I stopped. Over an extended period I
> stopped and started taking it. Within 24 hours of stoping my dosage, I
> developed flu like symptoms. I became extremely anxious, ached all over
> and could not sleep at night. My amune system appeared low. On three
> occasions I developed cold sores. I didn't realize it was related to
> ULTRAM until the third time it happened. I recently had extensive
> surgery and have just stopped taking ULRAM again. As previously, I am
> experiencing the withdrawal problems. Feel free to contact me via email
> and I can explain more of the specifics.
>

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