klonopin vs ultram to break flare
klonopin vs ultram to break flare
Which seems to work better for all of you to break the pain cycle? I understand they work in different ways, but which one does a better job? I also understand I'll get a variety of responses. Thanks.
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Re: klonopin vs ultram to break flare
Hi,
There's honestly no correct way to answer your question because, as you'd noted, the two drugs work in entirely different ways. Tramadol is more of a direct painkiller-type drug (albeit with some psychological benefits under research), whereas Clonazepam is a drug primarily used for anti-seizure or anti-anxiety/panic purposes. One of its off-label uses is also as a muscle relaxant.
I happen to take both drugs daily as part of my regimen, but that's under the watchful guidance of a specialized pain management physician. It's not something I'd suggest deciding on your own. In any case, the better choice for breaking a flare is going to vary from one person to the next, and I think you'll have to supplement them with physical therapy/relaxation/stretching in order to truly pull yourself out.
There's honestly no correct way to answer your question because, as you'd noted, the two drugs work in entirely different ways. Tramadol is more of a direct painkiller-type drug (albeit with some psychological benefits under research), whereas Clonazepam is a drug primarily used for anti-seizure or anti-anxiety/panic purposes. One of its off-label uses is also as a muscle relaxant.
I happen to take both drugs daily as part of my regimen, but that's under the watchful guidance of a specialized pain management physician. It's not something I'd suggest deciding on your own. In any case, the better choice for breaking a flare is going to vary from one person to the next, and I think you'll have to supplement them with physical therapy/relaxation/stretching in order to truly pull yourself out.
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.