I have had shoulder problems for 3 years now....on and off i took ultram then for the past year i have been on them all the time..i thought pushing my doctor to do something about the problem in my shoulder would get ultram finally out of my life...but that hasnt happened....3 weeks ago i finally had my surgery done....the specialist put me on norco (which is stronger than vicoden) but i didnt want the vicoden i wanted my ole ultram!!!! Im sure the specialist thought i was nuts to request a ultram after perscribing a pain med like norco after going through the surgery...im tired of taking ultram...i have no reason to take it now...please help!!