The Consequences of Long-Term Opioid Use for Chronic Pain

When severe pain strikes, opioid pain medication can initially be a relief. However, years of pain medication can lead to dependency and withdrawal.


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				\| Posted: Dec 31, 1969 I have been taking tramadol for many years for osteoarthritis in my hip. Tramadol helped with the pain but gave me constipation. Has anyone else had the same problem?