Please help, Q about pain med use during pregnancy

Have you been to an OB/GYN yet? I was thinking that you had stopped the Tramal/Tramadol because of the pregnancy as it's a Category C medication.

And because Tramadol also induces serotonin release, it sometimes has an antidepressant "effect" to it but it is not classified as an actual antidepressant, just a pain medication. It states in the literature about it that caution needs to be taken when taken with SSRIs as it can cause "serotonin syndrome" which is an overload of serotonin which can cause serious issues.

Are you still deciding not to tell your Dr. that prescribes the Tramal that you are pregnant since you stated earlier that they would want you off this medication asap?

I guess I am just surprised that you are continuing to take this when you had stopped already and not having an OB/GYN talk with your PM Dr. to monitor your health and the medications you are on.

We just want the best for you and your baby...

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 12/20/2012 12:47:04 PM (GMT-7)

Honey, I'm sure Snowbunny 21 and the rest of the folks here are only looking out for the safety of you & you're little one..

As it may of came off offensive to you what she had said, I'm positive she is only wanting what's best for you two. Since we are not doctors, Snowbunny21 was only stating she was surprised you've yet to discuss this with a doctor. But since in your most recent reply you've said that you had talked to your doctor, I believe it is all just a miscommunication...

I hope you are able to return to the states soon as I feel they would be more willing to look at different options to control your pain while pregnant as stress is also no good for the baby either..

Well wishes to you and your baby, when do you find out the gender?