Are pain meds a problem?

[Anonymous]

Please no mean or sarcastic answers or advice. I had to have surgery a little over a year ago and then again about a month ago. I was given opiods for both. I bearly used any for the first and only a few for the second one. On top of the pain meds from surgey I take up to 400 MG of tramadol. Somedays less depending on the pain. I'm not sure how to tell if they are becoming a problem or not. If I take less the foggyness isn't as bad but the pain is there. Not sure what to think of this issue.

[sage2021]

The opioids are a big problem when you try to stop talking them.
You have to have your doctor help you to get off them gradually.
The withdrawals from Tramadol can be really bad if you just stop taking them.
Because of a mix up with my doctor, the insurance company and the pharmacy over the 4th of July, I ran completely out of my Tramadol and had severe withdrawals for 4 conservative days. What a nightmare that was.

[msmissydc]

Easy answer: Yes they can become a problem.

Better answer: Never take more than what the doctor or the leaflet you get with medications tell you. The upper limit is important. For anything else ask A doctor or apothecary, no one else is able to give medical advice for this stuff. ESPECIALLY if you are not sure, pls ask a professional!!!

[Anonymous]

I'm just guessing you're a long way from addicted. For one it sounds like you're under dosing yourself. I think when it becomes a problem is when you start taking them not to numb the pain but to numb yourself. But I'm far from an expert on this subject.

[In_Trance]

Why you would come online and ask randos for opinions is beyond me. Talk to your physician about it for Christ sakes