ibromyalgia
"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and spondylosis a month ago.  My general Doctor prescribed vicodin ES and Soma.  But I was still in so much pain, she sent me to a rheumatologist who after 5 months of tests, diagnosed me.  Yesterday I told the doc that 2 Vicodin a day was not enough because I always run out at the end of the month, but he said I was immune to Vicodin's so he prescribed me tramadol. Today was my 2nd dose of tramadol and I experienced serious side effects. I had facial twitches, a swollen throat, a terribly upset stomach and flu-like symptoms.  And it does nothing for my pain.  I was so hoping this would work because I had read so many good things about it."