Tramadol and fatty liver

[Duvro]

I am 84 and for at least forty years have suffered from fatty liver. I drink very seldom, but have had high triglicerides for all those years.  They are lower now, but still above normal. I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 80.

I now have spinal stenosis in several places causing moderate to severe leg pain, and have received steroid injections in all the likely places, including the sacroiliac joint, without results. .

At my age, I hesitate to have back surgery, but have been able to get some relief from Tramadol, taking one or two tablets three times daily. Will this exacerbate my liver disease?


This discussion is related to Fatty Liver and Medication.

[Duvro]

Thank you for your response. I will be seeing my doctor soon, but was concerned about taking Tramadol for the next three weeks. I will take the minimal dose until I see her.She is the one who prescibed it in the first place

Duvro

[rpooo]

Since you have a fatty liver and not fibrosis or cirrhosis then your liver is still considered healthy. I see no problem with continuing with the tramadol. Maintain a heathy low fat diet so your liver doesn't continue to become fattier or even fibrotic.

You should always consult you doctor reguarding medication. This only my opinion and I am in no way a medical professional.

Randy