United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello.
I am new here but have been living with this injury for 23 years.
Sometimes I need something to get me through the night when there is very little sleep due to pain levels rising.
My doctor has been suggesting the following:
Tramadol tablets (or Tramacet)
Naproxen tablets (or Naprosyn)
Has anyone had success with either?
I think she said one is medical strength Advil.
I usually just take Advil to get the cutting edge of pain but it hasn't been working the last little while.
Thanks, Barry.

Hi Barry,

I use tramadol in the way your doctor describes - to take the edge off pain when it's preventing me from sleep. I think it's pretty effective, and it only lasts about 4 hours, so there aren't any effects the next morning. Good luck,

MW

i lke the tramodol. it works very well for me.

Tramadol seems to be the winner, I will let my Dr know I chose those ones.
Thanks all.

My dr prescried Lyrica 225m 2Xa day, Tramadol 3X daily and Amatriptoline 3x daily. First time in 3 months I've been painfree.

What I've found works best for me is Xanax. I take 1mg at bedtime and now get thru most nights quite well. I think it's usually used for anxiety/panic. I also take Lyrica and amatriptoline. I'm not familiar with Tramadol.

Good luck.

JD