pain
"About six years after injuring my back and being advised to have surgery (refused!), I was prescribed Tramadol. It has quite literally given my life back. I had pain 24/7, but learned to live with it taking high doses of ibuprofen. I was in my 60's by then and assumed the lack of energy and interest in -- anything-- was due to my age. Since Tramadol, I am the energetic positive person I used to be without pain! The only side effect that really bothers me is that I seem to clench my teeth- maybe due to the dry mouth. Don't want to ever be without it! Also, I can stop taking it for any period of time without any noticeable issues other than the return of the pain."