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What dose of Tramadol do you take? (Anyone). Up till now I have been using hard capsule Talvisolen but it isn’t offered over here any more, so my doctor changed me to Tramadol. Unfortunately I can’t get in touch with my doctor atm (they’re too busy to answer the phone)!!

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I take 20 drops of the liquid dispensed here - 50mg. I can take it up to 3x daily but usually take it once together with paracetamol which seems to work OK for most of the day depending on how much I am walking. The rheumy today suggested I try taking it regularly to see if it improves things.

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Constance13 in reply to PMRpro

Thanks Pro. I’ve just looked at the packet and it is 50mg too. It didn’t seem to be working too well and I was afraid to take paracetemol as well. Will do so now though occasionally. Thank you!

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Constance13

What is the dose they said? It is usually up to 100mg as a dose.

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Constance13

50mg. Cocodamol seemed to work better so I will try for a while and ask my doctor about it (if I can get through)!Are things getting worse in your area too. We used to get excellent service but it’s going down rapidly.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Constance13

Depends - I've seen a rheumy 4 times since New Year! Saw himself 2 months ago, a spare one this morning and have another appointment in October. Medicine is a bit of a disaster area - 2 superb ones are leaving to set up a 3-man private practice in the village where my GP is.

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Flosy in reply to Constance13

Hi.it is getting worse,you have to wait in a queue,just waited 20 minutes.

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SheffieldJane in reply to Constance13

Cocodamol makes me very constipated and I already have lower abdominal pain and painful rectal spasms. I get away with Tramadol and Paracetamol.

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Constance13 in reply to SheffieldJane

I suffer the same Jane. The constipation is awful. I’m hoping it will be better with Tramadol.

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Mgt1234

Hi Constance13,

I take 2 or 3 Tramadol 50mg daily, together with Paracetamol as the Tramadol helps but gives me a headache. I can’t tolerate Morphine, I’ve a couple of other conditions as well as PMR and GCA so Paracetamol alone isn’t effective. Hope you find something that works for you. Best wishes.

Margaret

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Constance13 in reply to Mgt1234

Thanks Margaret. I was afraid of taking Paracetemol AND Tramadol together. Now I know it is taken by others I have relaxed a little. I have no difficulties with either of them.

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SheffieldJane

I was prescribed 4 doses of two tablets. I tend to take one or two doses on bad days. Any more and I itch like crazy. The do seem to help though. They take the edge off somehow.

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