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Date sent: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 01:21:35 +0000 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Shirley Alt <[log in to unmask]> Subject: ultram To: [log in to unmask] > I have been on ultram for over 45 days for pain in my > shoulders,back & legs. I was told to take 1 or 2 > every 8 hours as needed. Nothing had helped before but > ultram was great. It also helps my tremors. I don't > take it every day & seldom take it every 8 hours. I doc > says it works thru the central nerves system. I am glad > to have it. > A good evening from Kansas where the weather > is great 65 to 70. Ultram is potentially addictive. It results in habituation (a craving) followed by tolerance (the same dose no longer works for pain), and eventual physical dependence. It should not be used for longer than absolutely necessary. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn