Chronic Pain
"Female age 59 decent health other than  arthritis (Advanced hip arthritis with bone spurs ) No other meds. Prescribed 50mg Tramadol; 1 @ bedtime. Has not relieved pain at all. Jokingly thought pharmacy gave me placebo. No side effects whatsoever. Took it only on weekends in case I felt dizzy or euphoric so I wouldn&#039;t have to drive to work. Eventually will have replacement surgery, but so many factors involved so I  was excited when my &#039;new&#039; Dr prescribed it. So disappointed! I&#039;ve gone back to my OTC cocktails. Advil + Aleve or Excedrin + Bayer + Tylenol. On the weekends I sometimes go without taking anything to avoid tolerance build up."