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My PCP has just prescribed Tramadol (sic) and I am also taking a ton of Neurontin. Are people able to function - go to work, hold their heads up off their pillows - taking these meds? I had actually been managing to get to work most days, before this last session of terrible pain (started about 5 days ago) and I am afraid I will not make it back... any feedback appreciated Pam
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Everyone reacts differently to meds. But I've used tramadol for years. I take two tramadol and 4 anti-inflammatory to function every morning.
There are some days that I use something stronger. They make me non-functioning. I don't like that, so I don't use them much.
I took Neurontin years ago and didn't find relief with it? Some here do.
Pam
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Thanks. Just took the first dose and it is taking the edge off a bit. Do you know how long until it reaches maximum effect? Pam also
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Seems to peak in 3-4 hours for me and then very slowly leave my system. It last almost the full day when taken in then morning. When I notice it starting to decrease in effectiveness the drop-off to no effect noticed is then a few more hours.
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I take 1 50mg as needed when I am really bad. I Don't take it more often due to causing constipation and insomnia for me. Plus I don't really need it all the time. It does help me function close to normally when I take it.
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