Tramadol is a prescription medication used to ease pain that is not a narcotic and therefore non-addicting. It is for pain that is moderate to severe. Tramadol HCL (also sold as Ultram ER) is the extended-release form of the drug that only needs to be taken every 24 hours. It is more often prescribed for long-term pain relief from injuries or chronic conditions.
Osteoarthritis Pain:
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is a deterioration of the cartilage around the joints. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it affects nearly 21 million people in the United States alone. Osteoarthritis pain can be constant and tramadol HCL is one medication used to help ease the pain.
Chronic Back Pain:
Most people have experienced occasional back pain, but some suffer from this pain all the time. Chronic back pain can be caused by an injury or excess body weight, or stem from other medical conditions. Constant pain in the back can keep people from being able to conduct their daily chores. Tramadol HCL can provide constant relief of pain throughout the day and night.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain:
Fibromyalgia is condition that causes fatigue and sleep disturbances, but one of its most prevalent symptoms is widespread pain. This pain is occurs in muscles, ligaments and tendons. Myofascial is also a pain syndrome that affects mostly the muscles, as well as causing weakness and coordination problems. Both conditions are chronic and are often treated with muscle relaxers and painkillers. Tramadol HCL is often the drug of choice.
Neuropathic Pain:
Neuropathic pain is pain caused by damage within the nervous system. This can occur within the nerves or in the brain or spinal cord. Neuropathic pain presents as a tingling, burning or stabbing pain. Sometimes it even feels like electric shocks. Tramadol HCL can be helpful to people suffering from this chronic condition.
Other Pain:
Injuries of all type can cause pain that never goes away. Tramadol HCL can help to control this pain to improve quality of life. Tramadol HCL is also prescribed for post-operative pain from major surgery that will take awhile to heal. It is often used when pain is too severe for over-the-counter analgesics but narcotics are not the drugs of choice.
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