Tramadol - how often do you take it?

[sip1]

I've been taking tramadol for the past couple of years, but very I infrequently, not even once a week really. Lately though my endometriosis pain is worse, and also sciatica. I asked my GP how often I can safely take it, and she pretty much said however often I want. Daily if needed 😕 I'm worried about getting addicted if I take daily, so I'm thinking if I take 3 days a week at least that's 3 days with less pain. Anybody have experience with taking Tramadol on a now and then basis?

[Vps1980]

From my experience of gps and painkillers they know nothing, I’ve just gone through a brutal codeine withdrawal, so go with your gut xx

[sip1 in reply to Vps1980]

My mum also went through horrendous codiene withdrawal 😕 x

[Vps1980 in reply to sip1]

Just be careful, they prescribe but are no help when you need to get off xx

[sunny2408]

Hi, sorry to here your pain has gotten worse recently! I was taking Tramadol modified release, 100 mg twice a day for around 6 months prior to my lap and a little afterwards. I weened myself off them once I felt the benefit of my surgery and seemed to cope well with any withdrawal symptoms but I would be cautious in doing this slowly! I went down each week to 150,100 and then 50 eventually with advice from my GP. Do what you feel is right tho, if you need pain relief then I think it’s best to take it but that’s my own opinion! Hope you feel better soon x

[Bubblepoppy]

I take two tramadol 4 times a day for my endometriosis have been on them for around 3 years or more.

[sip1 in reply to Bubblepoppy]

Have you found them less effective now that you've been on them for a while, and do you feel dependant?

[Bubblepoppy in reply to sip1]

Yes I find them less effective and I don't feel dependant on them, but if I swap from tramadol to zapain every so often they start to work again xx