"my doctor prescribed tramadol for a painful displaced shoulder 50mg twice a day. my shoulder healed but i then realized that the constant achy legs and feet that i was experiencing, especially at bedtime was completely gone and i continued to use.  i read up on this medicine and did become apprehensive, but when i visited my doctor and explained the situation she said there was no harm.  yes, if you don&#039;t use regularly, you will get uncomfortable side effects, but when my legs and feet start aching again, it takes about 2 doses before it goes away again.  my doctor didn&#039;t not speak of any harm in taking this medicine on a regular basis.  it does also seem to keep me on an even keel."