pain
"I have DDD and DJD in my hips. I don't tolerate many medications very well but Tramadol side effects are more manageable for me. Codeine gives me upset stomach and vomiting. The big issue I have with Tramadol is severe constipation. I did have severe itchiness at first too but that went away. It is the only pain reliever that actually works for my back pain and it has also lifted my depression. Withdrawal after trying to wean myself off was diarrhea and irritability and mood swings. Then my back pain returned so I have decided to go back to taking 100mg twice a day while I do PT. 9 out of 10 due to side effects."