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Tramadol
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I recently developed an abscess on my bum (lol) and I had to have it surgically removed last thursday because it was so infected. Since then I have been prescribed paracetamol and tramadol as I have nurses come in everyday to 'pack' my wound (i have a hole which is 2inches wide and 5/6cm deep) and the packaging process everyday is ridiculously painful. Since I have been taking the para and tramadol I have come out in a rash on my legs and arms. I suffer from stress eczema (when I get stressed/nervous/anxious/angry I scratch a particular of skin until it nearly bleeds or it just comes up). This rash is different as it is blotchy and I can't even touch it. I have also been sweating excessively and not just because of the hot wether. All I can think about is when my next dose of tramadol is, even when I'm not in that much pain... What can this be a sign of?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
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It sounds like you've been through quite an ordeal and even now you're on the mend you're suffering from this new rash. Are you able to talk to the nurses about it when they come round to dress the wound?
Unfortunately it's notoriously difficult to diagnose online and we're not medical experts here - if it's getting worse then do call NHS Direct - 0845 45 47 - you can talk to a nurse on the phone
Get well soon *hug*
This is the first time I've taken tramadol as other operations I've had have been when I was a little girl and made quite a fast recovery. This however, will be 7/8 weeks to heal and my mum is basically keep me on house arrest to ensure I rest and don't get infected and I reckon it may drive me insane. On Monday I had to miss my last a-level exam because of this so the worry of whether i will be aloud to do it is getting to me now. Nurses said that it is a rare side effect however I cannot simply come off tramadol otherwise withdrawal symptoms will kick in so I have to ease myself off them
Thanks for all reply, much helped *hug*
I have had the misfortune to know exactly what you're going through.
Talk to the nurses, because there may be options to change out the tramadol for something else over a time period. You'll possibly struggle if you come straight off it, but it can be staged off over time.
On the packing front, it gets a lot better. So while the packing will have to continue for a while - the agony that goes with it will fade pretty soon and it's just uncomfortable and irritating. If you're getting daily dressing changes and your skin around it is getting sore then talk to the nurses about a barrier cream to protect your skin where the adhesive is going.
I'll try and give you a more sensible reply later - but if you've got any questions, ask away.
I'm still taking the tramadol, but my mum is even counting the tablets as she thinks I'm going to start stealing them because she thinks I've started getting the withdrawal symptoms already. This has really put me on more of a downer than I was already but I didn't think the abscess was this bad
It sounds like getting some extra time with t he nurses and your mum to talk about lifestyle and pain management would be useful. You can't stay captive through the whole healing process , it's not good for you long term.