I've had lower back pain (muscle) for about a month now. I've paid for 3 office visits in that amount of time and the only real relief I've gotten was from taking Tramadol. The doctor gave me a one-time prescription of that, but when I was finished said she'd like me to see another dr. So I did that and that dr. gave me some exercises to do and some samples of Skelaxin. I have to say that I didn't notice the Skelaxin doing anything for my pain, but the exercises seemed to help a little and I began to think my back was just about back to normal. However, I went snowmobiling this last weekend and I think I must've pulled that muscle again, trying to get my snowmobile unstuck! I've missed some of work already this week because of the pain and discomfort, and CANNOT afford it, so I'd like to ask my dr. for another prescription of Tramadol — BUT I don't want to sound like an addict or anything! How should I go about doing this? I don't know how assertive I can/should be.
2007-03-13 03:50:53 · 1 answers · asked by JL 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Tell him exactly what you just told us here. I work for a doctor, and I'm sure he'd appreciate the truth rather than some drummed up story which would make him think you were "Seeking." (Drugs) Just as for enough for a week, not any more than that.
2007-03-13 03:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors appreciate patient input instead of beating around the bush approaches!
I tell mine all the time where we need to go with the problem. I don't play those "come back" every other day routines! That is an indication the doc's in it for the money and you should be searching for another doctor!
Be honest, explain what you told us here,( this won't be the first time they heard this story) and let the doc know that Tramadol did the deed.
Just a point for thought, I also take Tramadol for RSD among many other prescriptions. However, Tramadol has some really serious side effects so a word of precaution is in order here! There are some very good muscle relaxants that work just as well, maybe better! (Nabumetone)
2007-03-13 04:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be direct and tell he doctor basically what you wrote here. Tramadol is not a controlled medication so any reason to not prescribe it would be based on other medical consideration. Tell the doctor it worked before and that Skelaxin had no beneficial analgesic effect. And yes...stop snowmobiling until your back heals.
2007-03-13 05:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, why would you go snowmobiling with a bad back? Especially, if you are risking losing time and money from work. You said the exercises helped. You should continue with that and try to avoid taking any more pills.
2007-03-13 04:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Am_I_Bluffin'?? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that medicine gave you the most relief and you want to get more.
2007-03-13 05:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Bonnie Lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋