Chronic Pain
"I started taking Tramadol for spinal stenosis and peripheral neuropathy about 11 years ago along with Lyrica.  It seemed to help the pain for several years, but I started noticing the sweating if I was as late on a dose.  After several years I wondered if it was the pain I felt or withdrawal symptoms.  This last weekend we left town and I forgot my pills.  I am cold turkey now only because I want off.  It is not pleasant, but doable I hope.  I was prescribed 400 mgs/day, but usually only took 300 unless the pain got real bad.  And yes, it did help my pain.  I was told I would be on both meds for life.  I want off the tramadol, but I can&#039;t get off the Lyrica.  I tried."