Anyone else "addicted" to Ultram?

A few yrs ago I was prescribed Ultram for severe frequent headaches. Later on I found out by accident that if I took enough of it it really helped my fatigue (and now depression that has been caused by the constant overwhelming fatigue). I have been treated for severe depression, seen counselors, taken lots of anti-depressant meds and so far nothing has really helped. The only thing that came close was Provigil for energy and fatigue but it stopped working after about 6 mnths. I fit the classic profile for ADD (not ADHD) and have since childhood but all the docs I have talked to don't seem to believe me - they all want to just load me up with anti-dep. meds not treat the CAUSE of the fatigue b/c that might involve actual work on their part. I am SO sick of Ultram being the center of my life - I cannot keep living like this! Always worrying whether or not I have enough to get through the next day, work, cooking, cleaning, etc. Anyone who can help pls answer this question. Thank You!!

No..

I take ultram for pain and it does not even take the edge off. They really seem to do very little to nothing for me. But I also take lexapro and have jsut found out the two interact negatively. I'll gladly give up the ultram.
Sounds like you have not found the right Dr. perhaps your insurance has others you can pick from. Sometimes it takes 3 or more Dr.'s before you get one who is knowledgable and helpful about your condition. Keep looking for the "right" Doc.

just because one person is not addicted to one medicine does not mean you are not addicted to it - if you have taken it enough and you mind saids you need it and the pain won't go away unless you have it you are addicted