Tapentadol
"I'm a 47-year-old female and was born with spina bifida, also my spinal cord is tethered. I have scoliosis as well. I don't even remember a day of not being in pain. I have been on just about all the typical narcotic medications. In June 2011 I finally had to quit my job after 24 years because of the severe pain. My family doctor prescribed Nucynta until I can get an appointment with PM. I've been on Nucynta for 3 days, and even though the pain relief seems better than any of the other medications, the side effects are making me evaluate about whether to stay on it or not. I've been getting waves of nausea, headaches, dizziness and feeling as if I am overheated. I'm going to keep taking it and hope that the side effects will subside."