pain
"I had a cervical (neck) fusion about 20 years ago then in 2004 had a road traffic accident fracturing 3 of my lower spine traverse processes. The accident exacerbated the old neck problems. Could get through the day, but began to dread bedtime because I knew I would be sleepless and in pain. I tried everything. Ibuprofen, diclofenic, cocktails of Paracetamol/Co-codomol. Even getting up at 3am for another dose.  I now take a 100mg Tramadol each night, and it seems to be working. I get a decent nights sleep, but am worried about getting hooked on it."