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Title: hi
Post by davedmk on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 7:48pm

hello to all,im Dave iwas recently diagnosed with clusters after 13 years of suffering and now 5 weeks later instead of being given the oxygen which i have requested i have been given tramadol ,does anyone know if tramadol is any good??????????? ps i am in england

Title: Re: hi
Post by Ray on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 9:18pm

Hello Dave:

In short, Tramadol will NOT help. I would strongly suggest you contact OUCH in the UK and inquire about receiving Oxygen in the UK and perhaps a referral to a knowledgable physician.

Tramadol is a pain killer that acts like an opiate (binds with the same receptors) but is not an opiate.

Ray

Title: Re: hi
Post by Batch on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 10:30pm

Ray is spot on... the link to OUCH UK follows:

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Call the help line number and explain your problem... the number is 01646 651 979

They'll be able to give you a list of MDs/neurologists with a record of treating cluster headache sufferers. They can also help get you the "How To" paperwork to get oxygen.

Check you PM.

Take care,

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: hi
Post by Ray on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 11:51pm

Thanks for the validation and additional details Pete.

You De Man!

Ray

Title: Re: hi
Post by mrs mac on Nov 29^th, 2008 at 5:32pm

can't add any to the advice given already, please give the helpline a call, just leave your name and no and one of the helpliners will phone you back!!!

they can give you lots of useful information about O2 and other meds to help your CH, they can also give you info about neuros in your area!!!

good luck

Sandra xx