HUM, thanks for all the info, and I did check out the post that DTZNuff started also. I have taking ultram before, but only for a short time "4 to 6" months. I've tried to find some reading on it, but most of it is pretty basic stuff. QUESTION : Is ultram a narcotic or not? It's called a analgesic, but is that the same thing as a narcotic? I've only started doing this stuff for myself recently, so I'm a little behind on the info end of it. Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate it!