Why has my step-mother been prescribed Tramadol, and what's the next step?
554111
Doctor here. First of all accept my sympathies for the pain you are going through because of your step mother's cancer. Actually breast cancer is considered to be very dangerous ( though all other types are also very dangerous) because of its future involvement with spine and consequently to brain. From your given detail depicts that patient is in in Stage IV and in this stage cancer spreads ( metasteases) to other parts/organs of the body. Your doctor must go for Morphain Sulfate rather than for Tramadol. This medicine contains the active ingredient morphine sulphate, which is a type of medicine called an opioid or narcotic analgesic (painkiller). Opioid painkillers work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring pain-reducing chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins are found in the brain and spinal cord and reduce pain by combining with opioid receptors.  Morphain Sulfate is best known pain-killer for cancer patients and I have used this for few of my patients. Only treatment is to reduce sufferings and try to improve quality of life of your step mother. Disappointment is a curse so keep miles away.
562186
I agree with RKRELL and in addition according to what you state in your question with regards to "Due to the fact that her lover told me he was arrested for possession of cocaine that he was going to give her for her birthday last month", I would say you definitely want to make your attorney aware of this. This being true it would seem to me this 'lover' could provide both testimony as to her personal habits of both drug use and adultery which in most states would at the very least afford you possible temporary custody of your sons.
342471
This is hard.  First off, if you were an alcoholic then your parents probably already know.  The problem is that your mother just wants everything to be all better.  She doesn't understand the nature of the disease, so she's probably filled with the wrong ideas.  You have to educate her.  Working the steps will help you do that, and your mother will accept your treatment as long as she knows that without your meetings and your sober friends, you stand a good chance dying a drunk.  You can't hide it from them, it gives you a crutch if you ever relapse.  If you are done drinking find a sponser, work the steps and live honest.  My prayers.
895380
i agree with christoph...s. Call the police. This situation is one in which you cannot control any more than he apparently can. This is not behavior that should be tolerated. If he goes to jail it might save his life and your sanity ! at least in jail he will have no choice, but to stop using. And also they have NA (narcotics anon.) meetings and some sort of re-hab services available to him. I know it's a hard decision to make but I wish I had done that for my husband, He died due to a cocaine overdose and I was a widow at age 27, Please think about it. God Bless you and your dad.
624860
ask your doctor-the one that prescribed the medication.
883222
Well if you know such a woman,please report her to the authorities/This lady needs help.Before she causes catastrophic harm to one of her loved ones.Believs me this is a medical condition.She needs help,not derision or name calling Help her and you'll be helping the family
1036889
what meds has she been taking??? that could explain a lot, and also the combination & dosage.\nyou might want to get this checked out by an other doc.
499336
they are testing for certain drugs.  it sounds as if your son may have watered it down.  you may not know everything that he is doing.  i know my parents didn't.  best thing is to let it go.  your son may not be telling the whole truth in this situation, open your mind up to that.
1037801
I'm sorry but their isn't much u can do.Just show your mom you love and support her and help keep track of whether or not she is taking her meds.If she does go in the hospital just stay in touch with her as much as you can.
640640
some times the best thing to do is just let her talk to whoever she feels comfortable talking to.  after she talks to her stepmom do her problems seem to be taken care of, or are they made worse?  maybe that should be your focus.  if she seems calmer after talking to her ex-stepmom why is there a problem.  if she seems worse after talking to her then maybe there is a problem.  your daughter is probably reaching out for someone who she thinks understands her and her situation in life.  maybe you should look at this woman as someone who could mentor your daughter instead of seeing her only as your ex husbands ex wife!!  all in all if it is good for your daughter then let it be.
991736
Is alchol or drugs involved?  sounds like their might be.  If not she may have a medical problem that needs to be addressed.
1123041
A 273 is tramadol...brand name Ultram.\n\nTramadol® (generic for Ultram®) is a prescription medication used for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain.
1040169
ask her physician before hand.  they should be happy to help.  Also consult with the patient before planning her life.
901861
I was in your position a while back. I was afraid of admitting I had a problem,knew that I was addicted, felt like a million bucks after taking a few Vicodin. Your body becomes physically dependent on the drugs. Not to mention the psychological effects of the drug. I eventually went to Narcotics \nAnonymous. I was astounded at the amount of people who were in the same boat as I was. I am also a single mom and was afraid of the repurcussions of my secret getting out. Don't feel guilty! It sounds as if you are on the right track by just asking questions. Do not stop taking them all of a sudden. Try to ease yourself off slowly. Go to some meetings. Talk to others. This is the first step towards recovery. You will realize your'e a good mom without them eventually. Good Luck! Hang in there. You can do it.
571367
Call the police ASAP, my good friend spent every penny he had on the drug, he spent about $250 a week and lost his job and most all of his contacts.  I finally called the cops on him and he thanks me to this day for saving his life.  If I would of waited any longer, I don't know if he would of been around.  Know that you can call the police from a pay phone and not give them your name.  Please do your mother a favor and get her into treatment before it's too late.  This is a very serious thing, and I know you love her, please do the right thing and get her help.
781234
your mom is offering to help you!! she wants the best for you and is willing to do what it takes for you get treatment and life on back on track..she seems like a responsible caring woman so i would say stick with your mother even if it means getting kicked out of your house! its only because she loves you and until you figure out the consequences of your actions..then i presume she will keep doing it
549569
Do whatever it takes to make it happen.  Recently, 3 of my cousins were murdered by a friend of theirs that was off of his meds.  Also, you be careful around her...If she gets violent, call the police and tell them she is off of her medication.  They will make her take it or go to jail.