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Can i take tramadol for back pain?

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Prescribed?: Tramadol is a pain medication that can be used to treat back pain. If it is prescribed by a physician, they have evaluated your need for it and it can be taken as prescribed. If it is a medication from someone else, then you should see a doctor for evaluation.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Good medicine for moderate pain I use Soma (carisoprodol) as well before nar cotics.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Tramadol is fine: Tramadol is a great option. I would add a muscle relaxer as well, anything other than soma, (carisoprodol) which is nothing more than a tranquilizer.

Answered 6/14/2018

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One can: Tramadol is a pain medication. It does not treat the cause. It is a synthetic and is not felt to be addicting. It should not be used long term until/unless all "fixable" causes have been excluded. There are also other types of medications for chronic pain that are not specifically pain pills.

Answered 6/12/2014

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