When I read your plea to help it somehow resonates like someone who is lurking on the board for those who might be in great need. Personally, I take exception to your posting on the IAS board soliciting for business!!! We don't need to be solicited for your benefit. On Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at 05:51 PM, anonymous wrote:
> At Thu, 21 Feb 2002, mwaugh wrote:
>>
>> At Fri, 14 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Dear Mr. Friedman:
>> I have been searching the net regarding the Ultram, because I was
>> informed
>> yesterday that my 20 year is addicted to this drug. As a mother I am
>> beside
>> myself with the feeling of helplessness and anger. She has had
>> chronic headaches
>> for the last 8 years. 3 years ago she was prescribed Ultram and was
>> told it was
>> not addictive. Now she is going through withdrawal of mental and
>> physical pain and
>> her life is never going to be the same. My daughter was seeing a
>> doctor at home,
>> one at school and one at the emergency ward. Everyone of them gave
>> her a
>> perscription for this drug. When her body become use to the required
>> 2 pill,
>> she needed to start taking 3 to get the same effect. At present she
>> was taking
>> 4 every 4 hours. Please call me or email if a lawsuit is still in
>> effect or
>> if there is information regarding this. Thank you.
>> Mrs. Waugh
>>
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