"i have peripheral neuropathy that was originally misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, until i demanded real tests. i&#039;ve tried duragesic, oxycontin, vicodin, tylenol with codeine (developed an allergy to), lyrica, as well as various other nsaids and muscle relaxers. i hated taking narcotics, there is a big family history of drug abuse and it really made me worried that maybe i would start acting like them.  i would say that ultram er 300mg plus 2 of the 50mg tabs per day as needed really works well. i do also take 1500mg of gabapentin a day, alprazolam to sleep if needed, and soma occasionally (maybe 2-3 x/ month). i also use lidoderm patches and teds.  i now can go to college again and don&#039;t feel doped up."