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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Aside from occasional nausea if I don't take it with food, I find it takes the egde off my lower back and arthritis pain. Causes some drowsiness so I don't take it when I need to drive. Works better for pain than pretty much anything else I have tried.
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tramadol for Pain: I have had success with using Tramadol for neck pain. But recently after about 6 months of use, am exhibiting some of the common side effects which include headaches, trouble sleeping and sweating.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have had 2 back surgeries 3 months apart from each other. My Neurosurgeon told me my spinal canal is to narrow for a fusion and there is nothing more to be done. In years gone by before some Doctor's really believed I had a pain problem. I tried Ultram, it did NOTHING, but my body was used to 200mg of Morphine and 120mg of Oxycodone. I since have found a wonderful caring pain DR. I take 4 x 30mg of Oxycodone and 19mg of Methadone 2 times daily and I can walk, very sluggish and am tired but I can walk.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been taking Ultram for three months now for a compressed lumbar disc. I have had no problems with it like I did with narcotic pain relievers (serious withdrawals when I did not need the medicine for pain).
It does cause some drowsiness and once made me feel nauseated, but all-in-all I like this medication much more than any codeine-based pain-killer.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I am being treated for "fibro like" pain. After suffering with these unexplained pains my doctor put me on tramadol and amitriptyline. After 3 days on the medicines, I feel like I have my life back. I am sleeping so much better, I am able to do everyday activities with very little pain and my overall mood has improved! The only side effect I have noticed is wicked headaches.
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tramadol for Pain: I have not been on Tramadol for long but have already experienced stomach issues and very little relief for the pain involved from my torn meniscus!
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I started having symptoms of degenerative disc disease at age 19 - and was told I would have to learn to live with the pain; since then it has become worse and I now have other areas of my back affected, my hips and knees - and an injury to my ankle that will not heal due to the fibromyalgia, and I keep re-injuring it (they will not operate). In addition I have arthritis and bone spurs in various places. Tramadol is one of the first medications to help with my chronic back pain.. but it gave me the most intense headaches.
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tramadol for Pain: 62-year-old male with long standing osteoarthritis. Under my doctor's supervision, tried many arthritis medicines with varying results. She took me off the one that worked best due to possible conflict with my heart disease. Now taking tramadol 50mg as needed with good results. I occasionally have some symptoms which might be side effects, such as sweating, dizziness, interrupted sleep, decreased appetite, and others, but they are so mild and infrequent that I can ignore them. The dose works about an hour after taking, and lasts for about 4 hours, giving me a major mood lift along with the absence of pain, a real spring in my step that lets me enjoy gardening, exercise and work instead of just limping around. A major improvement in my life!
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tramadol for Pain: I have severe leg pain caused by renal failure and I have arthritic knee joints. I was taking Solpadol effervescent for 3 years but the sodium caused high blood pressure (be warned) I went on to Tramadol 50mg but after 3 months use I was feeling unwell on wakening from a nights sleep so I stopped use AND SUFFERED TERRIBLE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS nervousness, unable to sleep, anxiety and pain. I was prescribed Tramadol slow release (SR) capsules 100mg and they have been brilliant for pain, no problems for at least 5 years. Recommended.
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tramadol for Pain: Works great for me, a little constipation and itching but that's all the downside effects I have. I feel like my life is mine again, don't care if they are addictive as long as they keep me out of the amount of pain I was in, read all the horror stories on the internet, for me they work a treat, gave me a life again, thank you Tramadol.
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tramadol for Pain: I only question whether or not it is habit-forming. I've been on it for 8 months now to help with FAI in both hips. Hopefully after my surgery I can live without it.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have severe lower back pain. My Doctor had prescribed Lortab 10/500 which was effective for a period of one year. I noticed that all though this medication never really killed the pain, it made it tolerable and allowed me to live a normal life. After sometime I had noticed Lortab lost some of its effectiveness, and did not want to increase the dosage. Doctor prescribed Tramadol to replace lortab. I feel it works great and have zero side effects. I use it 3 times a day(50mg) tabs.I was worried about a symptoms of withdrawal from Lortab, but none materialized.
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tramadol for Pain: I have L4 and L5 disc protrusion and was on fentanyl, norco, gabapentin for over a year. Now that I am taking Ryzolt, which my Doc gave me a FREE 14 day supply which I thought was cool. Anyway I just can't seem to beat this pain. I guess my expectations are too high. I guess the pain never really goes away just hides while on medicines. I had issues with dependency, sorry for the spelling. So I am a 40 yo living with constant pain. It truly is a terrible thing.
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tramadol for Pain: Been taking for a couple of weeks works good for me just had open back surgery 4 weeks ago with cage put in L-4 5 FUSION, cut out stenosis of spine have degenerated disc disease, take 3 pills 50mg a day with extra strength Tylenol if I need it. 8 more weeks I want to come off all these pills if I can handle the pain. Good luck guys.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: SEEMS TO TAKE THE EDGE OFF THE CHRONIC BACK PAIN CAUSED BY COMPRESSED DISC. I'VE BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICINE FOR WELL OVER A YEAR. NO SIDE EFFECTS OR ABILITY TO FUNCTION.
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tramadol for Pain: Prescribed for lower back injury. This pill is small and powerful, It took a bit of getting use to I think it is more powerful than the 5mg hydrocodon I am prescribed now. I was given 50 mg tablets one tablet three times a day but the third pill made me thirsty, very thirsty and sometimes dizzy and I had to eat before use or nausea became a serious issue. I took two a day and tylenol for several months until I began having mild pain in my groin that escalated to numbness my doctor has me using hydrocodon now when needed and I use tylenol for a break from the toxins when needed.
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tramadol for Pain: I've been using Ultram/Tramadol for the past 15 years for lower back pain. Without a doubt they are a life saver for me I've tried several different pain relievers... Vicoden, Percocet, OTC and termal patches and they don't provide the relief that Ultram does. The side effects I've noticed is sweating and sometimes decline in appetite... But the benefits outweigh these minor effects. With that said I must also say that if I have some other sort of pain in different parts of my body I can't honestly say they help.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I just started taking this medication. It works wonders. I have been in chronic pain for over 3 years and needless to say, constant pain puts me in a terrible mood. This medication not only relieves the pain in my joints, but also helps me psychologically. I'm not sure if it is the medicine or the fact that I am pain free for the first time in years.
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tramadol for Pain: I suffer with severe arthritis in both my knees and both ankles, and this drug is the only one that has given me any relieve from pain. I have tried many others before this but had no success. Even though I am in constant pain, this does make it bearable.
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tramadol for Pain: I've been on Tramadol for about 2 years after a car accident for severe upper back & neck muscle pain. It has helped me for the burning pain, but not at all for sharp pains. Overall I think it is more effective than the Oxycodone/APAP that I've taken. I also take it without food and my stomach never hurt. It works almost exactly an hour after taking, and for me it controls the burning pain for about 4-6 hours. I take 100 mg. at a time - I've found that only taking 50 mg. at a time doesn't work.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I was prescribed Ultram/tramadol for the daily pain I am in due to being crushed from the waist down. I only use it when Tylenol or ibuprofen will not work, which is maybe once a week or a handful of times per month. Ultram does help take the edge off the pain most of the time, but on occasion, just doesn't help. I need to be sure I have food in my stomach before taking it or it will make me pretty nauseous. It also keeps me up at night if I take it late in the day. I haven't had any issues concerning withdrawal from it, but it may be because I do not use it on a daily basis, but only when needed.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Took first dose of Ultram and started have severe nausea. Recovered after 36 hours. Unsure that it caused the nausea since I had a flu shot that day, I tried it again two weeks later and again experienced severe nausea which ended again after about 36 hours.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: Let me break it down really simply, Tramadol is an excellent pain reliever but is addictive! DO NOT take this medication through pregnancy. Wean off of it before you give birth and let your baby withdraw in utero. My son was in withdrawal for 10 weeks and I never told the Doctor I took the drug, so no one knew what was wrong with him. He didn't sleep, trembled, and cried for 8-10 weeks straight. He has no developmental delay or physical impairments, but the first 2 1/2 months of his life were brutal. Wean off, please!
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tramadol for Pain: I am currently taking Norco 10/325 for neck and lower back disc problem. It works right away but is short term. I tried Tramadol 50mg and found it takes awhile to kick in and makes me feel sluggish. I also had to take more than instructed to get similar relief which gave me a headache. Please be careful as the withdrawl effects are very unpleasant and make you sick. I am staying with the Norco, as it works for me.
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tramadol for Pain: I have found this medicine to be more effective with less side effects than hydrocodone. I am able to function and perform daily tasks without feeling high and it actually helps the pain not mask it.
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Ryzolt (tramadol) for Pain: I have had constant back pain and hip pain from an accident two years ago. The pain was treated with a variety of narcotic pain medication ranging from Vicodin to Roxycontin. Eventually developing a dependency I managed to overcome. But not being able to take narcotics anymore, I turned to Ryzolt and the results have been nothing short of miraculous. The pain is alomost completely gone. I highly recommend it for people who have had problems with narcotic pain medication.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed Ultram for stomach issues (possible irritable bowel syndrome). It did wonders for the pain and completely replaced my need for Vicodin. I also randomly found that it also cures my restless leg syndrome. I only take 4 x 50 mg pills every other to every 3rd night in order to avoid immunity and addiction. This drug has worked much better than any other drug I've tried.
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tramadol for Pain: Work quite well for me. Obviously a little side effects but works for the pain. Everyone has different tolerance levels for medicines!
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tramadol for Pain: Fully effective with my pain. I've noticed some light-headedness that was very mild. I woke up once to find my legs and arms quite heavy and difficult to move but I had had a few drinks the night prior with the medication...so, my own fault!
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tramadol for Pain: I have lower back pain and this medicine helps just a little. It does make me nod out a little right after taking. I was using Vicoden before and it worked much better for the pain and didn't make me feel as strange as tramadol did but the doctor doesn't want to give me Vicoden even though I have 2 fractured discs and a tear in my vertebrae.
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tramadol for Pain: Have back pain, Dr. gave me this to take with Norco 3xd. I didn't think it would help being "non-narcotic" but has taken my pain from sometimes an 6 with hydrocodone to maybe a 3 or even 1. HOWEVER I have experienced WITHDRAWAL symptoms. I don't know how to detox because you're not supposed to cut them in half. Anyway, if you get dizziness and like mild electric shocks in neck head when you don't take it, it may be from this drug. I'll still take it because it helps so much.
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tramadol for Pain: I have chronic and often acute Oteoarthritis in my back and especially in my neck. The latter being caused by most likely some "whip-lashes" but also from playing the violin since 1972. I have always been active and while I have a Masters in Education, I have worked most trade positions as well to finance my education. Many if these involved very heavy lifting (i.e. delivered and carried furniture) and on-your-knees work (laying carpet and tile) Professional House Painter. I hurt and still run, but I have been given opiates from some time. Yes, I have grown dependent, although it has been worse. Will power has been just enough, but Tramadol is a great substitute, initially and then used less and less until another sprain.
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tramadol for Pain: I fell down in May & tore my cartalige and ligament in my knee. My GP prescribed co-codamol which was absolutely useless, but he insisted it would eventually work. After an MRI scan they suggested that I use Tramadol with paracetemol. Well what a transformation. The pain has almost disappeared, but with a little discomfort in the night when my leg is straight. My mother is allergic to Tramadol & I was worried that I may have strange feelings that she did but it is a wonder drug. Can't wait for my operation.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Had surgery in 01, then I re herniated my lumbar discs. I use a tens unit, pain patch, and lots of aspirins. My doctor prescribed Ultram 50 mg 2x a day or as needed. Haven't taken it everyday because I get sluggish at work. Works great for the pain, but makes me VERY tired. Also, I wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep.
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tramadol for Pain: For low back pain from herniated L5/S1 disc, I take 4 Ultracet (150mg tramadol) daily and up to 4 more when the pain is bad (300mg/day max). This allows me to deal easily with breakthrough pain. It is much less habit forming than Vicodin and works just as well for pain relief. I am able to "manage my medicines" easily with this. I didn't like the extended release (Ortho-McNeil brand name Ultram ER) as it seemed to hit too hard and then run out at like dinner time. So I dose 4 times a day as the Tramadol seems to last about 4-5 hours. The only downside I've had with Tramadol is an occasional short headache.
I also take Gabapentin, usually 1.2 - 1.8 grams/day depending on the pain level. Gabapentin works well with the tramadol.
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tramadol for Pain: I take Tramadol for sciatic pain in my hip and leg, along with Gabapentin. They for me, relieve my pain very well. I rate this drug a 9 out of 10.
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tramadol for Pain: I was on 7.5/500 Hydrocodone 6-8 x daily for 2 years, for knee and lower back pain. I stopped and quit taking Vicodin because I was just taking it for the good feeling and yet, it was doing nothing for my pain. Vicodin only helped me cope with the pain. After I quit I told my doctor and he put me on tgramadol 50mg 8 times daily (400mg of ultram/daily), and for being a non-narcotic synthetic pain medication I have to give this a 10. I have been on tramadol for over a year now and it works better on my pain, than any opiate pain killer does. Tramadol does not give you that high feeling, but it a great alternative to opiate narcotic pain killers. I do have pain, but a lot less now then when I was on opiate pain killers.
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tramadol for Pain: I have rheumatoid arthritis, recently diagnosed after 4 yrs of foot and shoulder pain. I was prescribed Tramadol and think it is pretty good. It does lessen the pain (not completely in my case) and does not appear to have any adverse effects. I think a lot of what makes the difference for the various afflictions is a proper dosage for the type of pain.
Unlike the harder narcotics, I can definitely work/walk/etc. and be alert while taking Tramadol.
So far so good.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: This is an exceptional drug for pain relief but the side effects far outweigh the pain relieving benefits. I took Ultram ER,300 MG for 3 months for low back pain and like I said it was a savior for my pain. However, I started to have some strange dreams with muscle spasms, constipation and extreme fatigue. I stopped the drug about 10 days ago and have finally started to feel better. I am 73 years old and in good health, except for the back pain.
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tramadol for Pain: I use Tramadol for chronic back pain. At times it seems to diminish in effect. I then discontinue use for a week or so and when I resume taking it, it seems to be just as effective as when I first started using it.
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tramadol for Pain: I DID NOT have a good experience with this medication. I was taking vicodin for chronic low back pain from an injury 4 months ago. I wanted to try something different to see if I could have less side effects than Vicodin. I waited for a weekend when I knew I'd be staying at home and I'm glad I did. I took 50 mg at 1pm and it did not help with the pain at all, so I took a 2nd (as advised by my doctor) at 4pm. I felt tired when I sat down, but energized if I kept moving around. It definitely suppressed my appetite for the rest of the day, which that part is fine. By the end of all of it, I was itching like crazy, felt very tired, and the pain had not been managed at all. I'll stick with Vicodin for now.
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tramadol for Pain: This medicine made me itch all over, dizzy, nauseous and break out in cold sweats. My doctor gave it to me because it was non-narcotic but I've never had these side effects with Vicodin.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I take 100 mg "as needed" for chronic neck and shoulder pain after dual AFDC surgery which left me with some major nerve damage. It doesn't totally relieve my pain, but it makes it tolerable. One dose makes me nauseous with or without food in my stomach. If I have a bad neck day and take 2 doses I will spend the night throwing up so I never take 2 doses any more.
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tramadol for Pain: Started taking tramadol when I went to a walk-in 2yrs ago and complained of having bad cramps during that time of the month. They were so bad I couldn't sleep at night but usually only lasted 1-2 days. The male Doctor there didnt hesitate to write me a prescription for 50mg of tramadol with 3 refills. Well it really worked very well and didn't make me feel out of it. When I went to my primary doctor I asked if it was okay to prescribe me that and she has since put me on the 50mg- every 6 hours as needed. She usually gives me 120 pills, which according to the label is a 30day supply. My problem is I have a bad lower back and have been taken them for that too. Does help as a antidepressant for me too.
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tramadol for Pain: I have used Tramadol for over 5 years. I am on a 200mg slow release tablet of which I take 3-5 a day. They say that it decreases the heart rate but it seems to me that last night when I checked my heart was doing 190/min....so that blows that theory out of the water. I can tell that it does make you restless and at times reckless and also increase your anger responses. Hope this helps.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. While waiting to find a medicine to work on the RA, I have been in severe pain in every joint and every muscle in my body. My doctor prescribed Tramadol to be taken with 1000 mg of Tylenol every 4-6 hours. (I didn't see many posts that mentioned the Tylenol). It has been a miracle for me. I'm mostly pain free but very fatigued, which could be from the diseases and not the medicine. I have a headache upon waking but it goes away as soon as I'm up and about. Getting going in the morning is the worst part, but the medicines are helping.
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tramadol for Pain: This medication didn't make me "high" but it did majorly decrease my pain. It also seemed to give me quite a bit of energy. I wouldn't suggest taking this around your sleeping hours, at least until you get used to it.
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tramadol for Pain: Although it does relieves some of my I get constipation. I take 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours. My pain is relieved for approximately 2 hours then gradually comes back.
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tramadol for Pain: This medicine should not be stored where it receives direct sunlight, changing temperatures, or humidity changes (i.e. bathrooms). I learned this the hard way recently. My prescription sat on my bedside table in front of a window with morning sun exposure and when I took a dose recently I felt lethargic, incoherent, and outside of my body. My husband told me I fought in my sleep and cried out for my children, I tossed and turned for several hours but he couldn't wake me up. I was not told how to store this medicine and I didn't think I was doing anything wrong.
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tramadol for Pain: Very effective and no side effects at all. I have taken them for about 7 years for nerve pain. I need them in order to be able to sleep, while I can mostly live without during the day.
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tramadol for Pain: I take 1 to 2, 50mg tablets of tramadol a day (a very small dose) for a pulled nerve in my brachial plexis. I have been on it nearly a year. My prescription calls for me to take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours or as needed. I am able to get by on just 1 or 2 a day. I find tramadol not only relieves the dull pain in my neck and the other short-circuit issues one faces with a pulled nerve, but it also lightens my load, so to speak. In other words, I feel less anxious and overwhelmed when I'm on it, but it's all very subtle. I don't feel like I'm drugged out. I take a VERY small dose each day.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I have fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis, and have had two back surgeries, the second one 22 years ago. Tramadol did not reduce my neck, shoulder, or lower back pain noticeably. I hadn't recognized that my increased symptoms of nausea, headaches, lethargy, irritable bowels, or poor sleep might be related to the drug. I took myself off Tramadol (no warnings from my doctor about side effects taking Ultram or going off Ultram) and felt worse. More nausea, pain, irritable bowels, headaches turning into migraines. Desperate, I changed my diet. Low carbs, lots of green veggies, high protein, healthy fats, small amounts of whole grain rices. Pain is still there, but I feel more in control. I still take Voltaren and Flexeril.
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tramadol for Pain: My dentist perscribed Tramadol yesterday because of an abcessed tooth. I see an Endodontist this morning. It helped with pain, but I have not slept one minute all night. My mind raced all night. I was so sleepy, but if I closed my eyes I had movie like images racing. I have never been on any kind of "speed" but I feel like this is what it would be like.
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tramadol for Pain: I cracked my pelvis in two places after wrecking my bicycle. I was given Tramadol HCL upon leaving the emergency room. I have taken 1 (50 mg) each day for three weeks and sometimes 2 especially during the first week following my accident when the pain was most intense. The most troubling side effect for me is blurred vision. I sleep well after taking the Tramadol and am relatively pain-free for about 6 hours. However, no more for me. I just can't take the chance of dependency. I will try and manage with over the counter medicines instead.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I've been taking Ultram for nerve pain related to a herniated and degenerative disc. I tried opioid narcotics with NO relief. I could barely walk around and could not sit. Within 45 minutes my pain dropped from a 8/10 to 3/10. After a couple of days my pain was 1/10. The only side effect I experienced was slight dry mouth. It works great!!
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: A doctor gave me Ultram with Trazadone for a sprained wrist and insomnia/anxiety. I took them both at bedtime and by morning I was throwing up with one of the worst headaches of my life, on my birthday. I threw up all day.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: This medication worked very well to ease my ankle pain. However, it left me feeling a little forgetful after taking it for a few days. It also made me very drowsy. But I was not in the severe pain that I had been. The most negative reaction was when I stopped taking the medication. The following day I felt nauseous, shaky, dizzy, and had the cold sweats. The withdrawal symptoms were very unpleasant.
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tramadol for Pain: I had taken Tramadol in conjunction with off label use of Neurontin for bulging discs and a horrid backache, the worst of 20 years. After about 4 days, I felt great. Then about 1 month into therapy, I drank a beer and had a seizure about 1 1/2 hours later. It caused me to go into respiratory arrest. My doctor never cautioned me about drinking ONE beer, despite the fact that I'd told him I did drink. His lack of foresight caused a situation in which I nearly died. As a result of the seizure, which occurred while I was standing, my L4 was shattered and I was left with nerve being compressed by bone. It has caused me permanent nerve damage and a limp.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have used Ultram at night along with Xanax. It does allow me
more sleep than before. Usually around 4 hours. I do notice a
headache, especially if I take a second dose later at night, I will wake with a headache. I've bee taking it for about a year but do not notice any withdrawal if I miss any doses.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I am 29 years old. I have fibromyalgia and hypermobility disorder. Without this drug I would be worthless. I used to be a grumpy person that could not accomplish anything without major difficulty. I have taken Ultram ER 300 for the last 3 years. I have never been without this medicine for more than 12 hours. I am now 3 days off this medicine because I ran out by accident. This has been the most miserable experience of my life. I am on the verge of getting written up at work. I can not focus. I feel horrible. I cant go to sleep at night and I cant wake up in the morning. This is truly miserable. I feel as if I am being hit by a truck several times a day.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been using tramadol for three months. I herniated two discs two years ago. I have found tramadol very effective and I do not suffer from any of the side effects. I take 300mg per day. It is a brilliant pain relief and is serving me well. I reduced my dose when the pain I experienced between doses eased and I didn't have any side effects. I am also taking fluoxetine and gabapentin (as a pain relief). It works well for me.
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tramadol for Pain: I'm taking 50-100mg per day for hip/lower back pain, the cause of which is still unknown. It enables me to keep working (I am a cleaner) and walk my dog, do housework, etc. by taking the edge off the pain. I think it's exacerbating my pre-existing insomnia though. Also I am on Cymbalta and Topamax and worry about the combination causing seizures. I would hope the pharmacist would warn me if there was a danger.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I found this drug to have very little effect on my fibromyaliga, even when I used the maximum dose prescribed by my doctor.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I was prescribed Ultram for a severe sore throat, couldn't eat or drink. I was taking Cymbalta. The combination caused a seizure.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking Tramadol (200mg every 12 hours) for several years now for chronic back pain (the side effects of Polio). It only dulls the pain, but this helps me to get around from day to day. However, there have been a few side effects, such has headache, disturbed sleep pattern, excessive sweating. I have been on various types of pain killers but this one seems to work the best for me. One warning, don't just stop taking this medication, the withdrawal effects are quite unpleasant.
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tramadol for Pain: This is the only medication that has relieved the pain due to osteoarthritis, in my knees. A side effect I had was sleepiness and drowsiness.
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tramadol for Pain: I have found Tramadol to be quite effective for short periods of time for severe back pain, when no other pain medication has helped.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Hi, I just thought that I'd add this comment for you. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, hepatitis, and lupus. But before my diagnoses, with no insurance, I went to the hospital when I couldn't take the pain anymore and was prescribed Ultram 50mg 2x a day. At first I took 1 and then another and so on until I reached six in a 4 hour period. When it finally started working it hit me like a ton of bricks. Needless to say I was pain free. So my advise is start with 2 and wait, it just not an instant relief like codeine. Unfortunately your body does become immune to its effects within abut 3 months. Now I am taking 4 roxicodone a day and also adjusting to that quickly too. Good luck to all of you.
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tramadol for Pain: I've been on tramadol for almost two years for neck and knee pain. I have a lot of break through pain. When I don't take it I will sleep all day. I don't think that's right but my Doctor doesn't even ask any more, he just gives me the medicine.
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tramadol for Pain: My doctor prescribed Tramadol for a painful displaced shoulder 50mg twice a day. My shoulder healed but I then realized that the constant achy legs and feet that I was experiencing, especially at bedtime was completely gone and I continued to use. I read up on this medicine and did become apprehensive, but when I visited my Doctor and explained the situation she said there was no harm. Yes, if you don't use regularly, you will get uncomfortable side effects, but when my legs and feet start aching again, it takes about 2 doses before it goes away again. My Doctor didn't not speak of any harm in taking this medicine on a regular basis. It does also seem to keep me on an even keel.
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tramadol for Pain: My hand got trapped between the tennis court and my racquet and shoulder. My clotting factor was 4 times normal due to too much Coumadin (warfarin) and am also on Plavix. The hand immediately puffed up to 3 times normal size. Obviously Aleve is out of the question, especially with an INR of 4.14. In ER they gave me Percocet, which worked fine, but I broke out into a rash and hives. I was then given Vicodin, but that did absolutely nothing even at 3 x the prescribed dose. It didn't even make me drowsy, let alone affect the pain.
I was then given Tramadol, 100 mg. This works! I got at least 6 hours sleep for the first time in a long time and no burning, itching rash. It also does not make me as drowsy as Percocet.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed Tramadol after wrist surgery because I had an allergic reaction to Vicodin. Unfortunately, it seems I cannot tolerate very many medications. Tramadol barely dulled my pain, and it did not even help me sleep. Instead, I developed nausea and dizziness the day after taking it. At first I didn't connect the nausea and dizziness to Tramadol until several months later when I took it again for severe wrist and back pain and had the same reaction the day after taking it. I wish it would work for my pain, but it seems I only get the negative side effects.
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tramadol for Pain: Takes about 45 minutes to an hour for the effects to set in. Works significantly better when taking the tramadol with an over the counter pain reliever like Advil or Aleve. Do not take on an empty stomach, as it can cause nausea.
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tramadol for Pain: The stuff works pretty well for my arthritic joint pain. I asked my doctor for the lowest possible dose (50 mg) and combined with parecetemol (acetaminophen) and codeine you get a synergistic effect so I can get by with a relatively low dose. When I got the prescription filled and the pharmacist said, ‘maximum of eight per day’ I said incredulously, ‘Eight did you say eight?’ because I couldn’t believe I’d heard her right and the pharmacist smiled and said, ‘you’d be surprised at the number of people that take eight per day’. Clearly there are a lot of people abusing this drug.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been using Ultram for about 2 months. I think this medicine works very well for pain, however the withdrawal side effects for me have been bad. If I stop taking this medicine for two days I experience cold sweats, hot flashes, can't sleep, my legs get restless at night. I find that I have to take the medicine without having pain, just to feel like my normal self again. The restless legs is probably the worst part of the withdrawal symptoms. It does however work fairly well for pain if taken regularly.
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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol has rather limited positive perceivable impact on opioid-tolerant patients such as myself. Chronic discomfort makes it difficult for me to focus on external tasks, but I do believe this synthetic preparation has a place in late stage rehab where patients are required to slowly step down systemic pain treatment.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have had great success taking Ultram ER 100mg once a day and 300mg gabapentin 3 x day. They seem to cancel each other's side effects out.
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tramadol for Pain: I was put on 200mg/day for low back pain (disc degeneration). At first, I noticed a great improvement in my mood. I think this should be studied more for the treatment of depression. I also had increased energy, and an overall feeling of well-being. My pain level dropped a little, but not a lot. I think this is a good drug for moderate, but not severe pain management.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I had a very serious seizure combining Ultram with Prozac, something which unfortunately many doctors are not aware of (like my brother, who is an ER doctor and disputed me that this was the cause until I steered him to the relevant literature, since I too am a scientist). However, I was also at fault for forgetting to tell my doctor that I was taking Prozac from my primary care doctor. I essentially was out for several minutes, severely bit my tongue, had a concussion from hitting the floor. I was very close to getting into the car to take my 5 year old to preschool. So please, please, be very very careful when mixing prescription medicines.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I have had restless leg syndrome for years. Unfortunately it is genetic, and it has been passed on to my daughter. I have tried many things and nothing works like tramadol. At this point in time, I only need 75 mg each night. I sleep all night. It has literally saved my life in terms of quality. I know the doctors don't always like prescribing it but if they had RLS, they would know how horrible it is. I would rather take this and feel great than worry about it being habit forming and feel awful. What if it is habit forming, I need it every night or I do not sleep. I take high blood pressure medicines daily and for the rest of my life so why not tramadol. I monitor my use and do all I can to remain healthy. And I have no side effects.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Ultram was prescribed for me for low back pain of unknown origin. Unfortunately, I would say that the medicine only knocks the pain level 2 points on the 10 point scale. It allowed me to function, but did not take the pain away.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I am a long term ultram user (maybe 5 or 6 years). I have osteoarthritis. Now I feel like I am taking the medicine just to get rid of the headache and runny nose that I get when I do NOT take it. I am trying to STOP taking it and maybe switch to arthritis strength tylenol. At least I won't have a headache and a runny nose. I think it addressed my pain very well some years ago but now it's not working because I still have arthritis pain.
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tramadol for Pain: I had a severe toxic eruption from this medication. The inflammation, severe burning, itching, pain, and later the flaking of skin. It was horrible.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have adhesions related to multiple abdominal surgeries and some nerve damage as well. I was on Vicodin for 6 months and was referred to a pain clinic. Being a nurse I had seen Ultram used in the hospital with good pain control. I suggested I try it and stop the Vicodin. It was an incredibly easy transition and the benefits were immediate.
I too have noticed a definite mood stabilizing. I was having mood swings on the Vicodin that were affecting my relationships with others. I feel calmer and my pain is nearly gone at 200mg daily. I am so thankful for having relief. I think it's a wonderful drug.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: It helps me a a lot. I can move around more now. The only time I can't move is when it's raining. But other than that it helps my fibromyalgia greatly.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years and Ultram really helped for the first 5 years. After that the effect started to decrease until they had to change me to something else because it is not a long term drug. I loved it because you could take it and there were no feelings of sluggishness. It just took the pain away. I wish I could still take it with the same relief as when I first started.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: This drug did absolutely nothing for the level of pain I've been experiencing. The doctor's "group" would not allow him to prescribe anything stronger or more effective. This unfortunately is not the magic bullet for chronic pain.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Over 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with myofacial pain syndrome. This was before fibromyalgia had a name. I tried everything with no relief. In the 90's, I ruptured a disc and the doctor prescribed Ultram. It not only gave relief for the disc problem, but felt like a miracle drug for fibromyalgia. I have allergies to most medications, but amazingly, I could take Ultram. Without this medication, I would not have a life. I have never suffered from any side effects. I take three tablets daily. I do not take any other medications for fibromyalgia. The only other medicine I take is for under active thyroid.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Ultram was helpful for my muscle pain associated with the fibromyalgia. It did not make me feel 'dopey' or 'high' or more tired, etc. However, I would have to eat a substantial meal before taking it and then eat an apple or something after I took it or I feel on the verge on vomiting.
It made me so nauseated if my stomach was not completely full.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have torn ligaments in my shoulder along with tendinitis and was prescribed 50mg every 4 to 6 hours. I have received no pain relief from this medication.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: This pain reliever is not the best, but it helps sometimes. It helps me sleep at night. One thing I don't like about it is unlike some of the other pain relievers I've taken, I built a tolerance to Ultram a lot quicker than to any other.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed tramadol 50 mg for a herniated disc. Two days ago I was not able to move because of the pain, I even had my legs buckle a couple times due to intense bursts of pain. 1 pill will dull the pain to a manageable level, 2 stops it completely. It does make me a little sleepy, but drinking coffee during the day kept me alert enough to work. I've had no problems achieving an erection, but have not been able to "finish". That is the only side effect I've experienced to far. I am taking it with naproxen as an anti-inflammatory.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been on Ultram for 8 years and has made my life bearable. I have many spinal problems. Anklosing spondylitis, slipped discs, bambooing vertebra, degeneration. Been through eight surgeons no one could do anything practical but exploratory butchering. They were honest not wanting to play with it. This drug has been a life saver for me. No side effects. Even helps with tooth pain. I only need 1-2 per day and only use as a cushion not using everyday and only if I have an active day. No withdrawals at all.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have multiple hernias in my low back and neck. My doctor abruptly stopped my Vicodin because I had used it long term and was losing the effect of pain relief. Started Ultram 400mg a day. No withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin. My pain level though didn't improve from the Vicodin. I still feel the same as I did as the last few months of Vicodin use. I have had bad withdrawal symptoms in the past from fentanyl and am a little worried about having to come off Ultram someday as it appears to be hard to come off of. So basically it works like weak Vicodin for me and I have had some erectile dysfunction symptoms as well. I saw someone else comment on that. I'm young and never had any type of problems. I also take Lyrica 150mg three times a day.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: Since starting Tramadol 2 years ago (300 mg daily), I've been symptom free from restless leg syndrome with no side effects.
Prior to Tramadol, I experience acute pain in legs when inactive during the evenings. A sleep study also revealed moderate leg twitching during sleep which interfered with REM. I was prescribed Requip 4mg but had a couple of very bad reactions (sudden onset of acute sweating and nausea).
I also take Tramadol for mild chronic back pain. Breakthrough pain can occur due to the relatively low strength of Tramadol compared to other prescription pain relievers. However, it's more accessible due to it being a non-narcotic, non-scheduled drug.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I was taking Ultram ER 100 mg once a day along with Lyrica with no real relief. My doctor upped my Ultram to 200 mg once a day and I feel much better. I can't believe the difference the dosage makes. Off course, being time release it does take a while to kick in, but I found I can work a longer day sometimes.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have been using Ultram (tramadol) for over 8 years for my fibromyalgia pain. I started on it for a shoulder and neck injury, and it worked so great, I have been able to stay on it. In those 8 years I have actually lowered my dose by less than half, and get through a day on 75 mg. It keeps me working. I can not take it late in the day or it keeps me from sleeping well. If you are in pain, moderate to BAD days, I suggest you try it in moderate levels. It will not help for headaches for me. Stopping to take it will produce withdrawal symptoms after a time. Be prepared to go through a miserable, cranky day. Good luck, and feel well.
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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: Tramadol taken as prescribed has given me my life back. It is not a cure all but where I am at now is far better than where I was last year.
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I currently have been taking fentanyl 100 patches and oxycodone with APAP 5/325 mg for pain. I have arthritis degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis, nerve damage, inflammation in eyes and almost every joint in body. I also walk with a cane at the age of 32. I have still been having pain thoughout the day. I started to take the Ultram ER 200 mg and it has worked very well. So well in fact that I rarely have to take the oxycodone with APAP. That is great. Plus, I no longer walk with a cane.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I currently use fentanyl 100 patches and oxycodone with APAP 5/325 mg. I have still been having pain thoughout the day. I started to take the Ultram ER 200 mg and it has worked very well. So well in fact that I rarely have to take the oxycodone with APAP. That is great.
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tramadol for Pain: I didn't know anything about this drug and was on darvocet when my workmans company suggested I switch to this. It was a little weak at first but then I got it into my system on a regular basis and it seemed to dull my pain. Both heels were crushed in a fall and I had reconstruction surgery. This does make me sleepy and is terrible to get off of. I had every symptom of withdrawal listed. I had to call my doctor back and be put back onto it. BEWARE.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: My Girlfriend got me on tramadol because I had a toothache once and said it would help. Anyway to make a long story short I took it a few times and ended up getting addicted to it. It helps with RLS that I have and helps me sleep BUT when I'm without it I cannot SLEEP AT ALL. The withdrawal is horrible. I don't know if I should be mad at her for introducing this to me or mad at myself for getting addicted to it. If you are not prescribed this by a doctor, do not take it because you become dependent on it. I look back and I was never like this.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have had Fibromyalia for years and have been prescribed many different pain medicines. I have also been seeking less pharmaceutical ways of dealing with my pain. One doctor prescribed tryptophan to me and I thought it was great and have had to use less pain medicines because of it, however I did not know that it was classified as an SSRI so when my new doctor prescribed tramadol to me and bumped me right up to the highest dose and I took it with my tryptophan I got really really sick. It took me a few days to figure out what was going on but I was having a major drug interaction called serotonin syndrome. Be careful. Yes, this drug works wonders on pain but can be dangerous with many other drugs.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: This medicine was useful at first then your body adjusts and you need more to make it work. Well they gave me more and I was also taking Prozac for anxiety, and Trazadone to help with sleeping. Turns this combination of antidepressantss and Tramadol can cause serious drug interactions, so if you feel that something is just not right speak to your doctor as I did. It saved my life.
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tramadol for Pain: I have chronic pain in my spine, neck and shoulders. I take 4 50mgs a day along with 2 10mg lexapro. I'm a 59 year old diabetic. My quality of life has improved a lot in the 9 months I've been taking it.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed Tramadol for a herniated lumbar disc and sciatica after trying several other painkillers in vain. This is the only painkiller that has given me any relief and I can feel it working immediately. I also take Diclofenac and find this to be a great combination. Night times are still a problem for me but during the day the pain has significantly decreased. I've had a couple of side effects - dry mouth and occasional sweats but I'm willing to put up with them for some decent pain relief at last.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I was using Ultram when I had foot surgery and it didn't affect me. I stopped taking it because it was not helping with the pain. I just took Motrin.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been using it for 3months now. I skip using it for days at a time but then the pain comes back. I use it mainly as an inflammatory and mild pain removal from a back surgery I had in 1997 It does make me jumpy but when I combine it with Xanax. It evens me out and I feel I can do anything. I am also taking percocets for times it does not take the pain away completely. Now, I am starting to feel normal and evened out mentally.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: This is definitely my miracle drug. It allows me to continue working and even seems to have a slight mood elevator. I have suffered from fibromyalgia for years and the only other pain relievers I have found to help also made me drowsy and unable to function mentally. The only thing I notice from tramadol is relief. I have a sister with fibromyalgia and it doesn't help her in the least so you just have to try it and see.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have been taking ultram for 5 years now. I take it to help with the chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia. It is the only drug that I have taken that allows me to perform tasks without experiencing extremely intrusive pain. I am 27 years old and without this medication I do not believe I could have reached the goals that I have today.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been on so many muscle relaxers and pain control medications while waiting for hip replacements that it was unbelievable. About four years ago my Doctors (Air Force Type) put me on a steady regimen of tramadol 50mg tabs up to 300mg per day dependent on pain and I have been able to completely manage my pain and even walk in short bursts (Sometimes with a cane but that's still walking in my condition) it is an amazing revelation.
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tramadol for Pain: I was given this drug for severe throat pain after going to the ER because the Tylenol with codeine wasn't working. I took it that night and was blessed with a good nights sleep. The next day the pain was still severe so I kept taking it every 4 hours as prescribed but I could not stay awake. My last dose was last night and while it helped me sleep and took the pain away I woke up this morning still no pain but a migraine and vomiting and very bad sweats. I think my body is already going through withdrawals. So I have decided not to take it anymore. I still have the shakes and I feel numb and can't think straight at times.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: This drug is great, however the first two weeks I had trouble staying awake in the morning and at night. I also had trouble waking up in the morning the first week. Once that was over though, I felt like my old self.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been taking Ultram for about 2 weeks now. The pain is still there but not as sharp as it was. The only side effects I have encountered is cold sweats and erectile dysfunction. I have heard that this medication causes the erectile dysfunction but did not believe it until now.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: This has been a horrible experience. I have been on this for 6 months. It was effective for one week. I felt fantastic for that week. No pain at all. But since then the constant aching in my legs has progressed to keeping me up most of the night practically in tears. Now I am stuck in the fun task of getting off the medication.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I was prescribed this medication for chronic severe neck pain. I was taking 50mg per day. While it worked to eliminate pain, I experienced constant nausea, vomiting, light headedness, and many symptoms of serotonin syndrome since I also take celexa each day. Seroonin syndrome is serious and dangerous and can increase the likelihood of seizures. Also, I'm taking this medication at night and it keeps me awake all night instead of allowing a good night's rest.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed this medicine for a bulging disc and sciatica in April of 08. The doctor told me to take 2 x 50mg tablets of Tramadol along with one 800mg of Skelaxin and an 800mg of motrin. The first day..just after taking the 2 x 50mg pills...I started sweating..felt faint..and wound up vomiting. I spent the rest of the day in bed. The pain was gone..but I had flu like symptoms for two days following. I called my doctor and he told me to lower the dosage to just one 50mg pill of Tramadol a day. I didn't vomit but I had the same side effects again. I'd feel fine for a few hours then for the next day or two I couldn't focus without getting an intense headache. I couldn't walk without being dizzy and losing my footing.
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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol is a wonder drug. I've been taking it for 3 years. It takes care of my minor arthritic pain. More importantly, it just makes me feel good everyday. I take one 50mg pill in the morning, and one mid-afternoon: far less than the 300mg allowed per day. I've tried the 300mg ER tramadol, but had to stop after 2 days. Kept me working busily till 3am each night, but I was dizzy and nauseated on the 2nd day and the day after, so I stopped. Tramadol has done something else. I used to drink too much on a daily basis because of stress. Once I started taking Tramadol, I liked that feeling better and without the hangover. In 2 months, I quit drinking altogether.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I was prescribed Tramadol after a herniated disc in my lower back and 50mg gives me great pain relief for about 6 hours. If the pain is really bad then 100mg works wonders as well. I have not experienced any negative side effects. This medicine also puts me in a GREAT mood and helps with some symptoms of depression which makes it much easier to get through the day. I would recommend Tramadol to anyone experiencing pain.
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I was prescribed Tramadol for lower back pain. I knew that Vicodin worked for me and was weary at first. It is a great substitute. It just cuts through the pain and lets you function normally.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been prescribe tramadol for nerve pain in my feet due to Charcot Marie Tooth Symdrome. I take 50 mg daily; sometimes half it if if I'm not doing much walking/standing. It is very helpful to me.
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tramadol for Pain: I got put on tramadol today for pain in my back after falling on the ice and hitting the cement stairs in front of my house. About ten minutes after I took it my back felt a lot better. I was not sleepy and I am able to function and get things done while taking this medication. It helps tremendously and I strongly recommend it to anyone who has to take care of children. This works because you don't feel "out of it".
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I love it. It takes every pain away. It takes 2 hours for the full effect. I feel it starting to work after about 25 minutes.
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Ultram (tramadol) : I have been taking Ultram for about a month now. I had hip surgery in November 2008 and am still having some residual pain. It gets severe at times. Ultram works wonders, though ever time I take it, I do get very euphoric and excited. This lasts about 2 hours. This symptom has not decreased since I have been taking it, but has never interfered with driving or other activities.
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tramadol for Pain: ZALDIAR- 37.5 mg tramadol/ 325mg paracetamol -tablets were prescribed to me every 4-6 hours for chronic pain following a severe leg infection and ulceration that wouldn't heal. I tried other over the counter pills including paracetamol, but couldn't sleep at night or concentrate on anything with the pain. ZALDIAR has been great - provided you don't forget to take it. If you do the pain comes back very quickly. Side effects so far - very dry, horrible tasting mouth, loss of appetite (a good thing) and feel a little confused at times and forgetful (maybe that's just age) and a little nausea. Feel so much better now pain is under control - thanks to those who invented tramadol.
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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol (Ultram) is just fine with me. I've been on it (various doses) for six years now. It is the only pain medicine that has worked consistently without negative side effects. I take it for chronic nerve and myofasical pain caused (in part) by degenerative cervical discs. I have tried several drugs without positive results. Ultram has been the only reliable constant source of relief. Note: For those that are experiencing sleep interruptions, take your dose an hour or two earlier.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I am now 19 years old. 2 years out of HIgh School I severely broke my hand from a fight. I have never felt so much pain in my life. I underwent 3 surgeries, 3 plates and 24 screws later my hand was somewhat normal still a lot of pain. Now im getting ready to leave for the United States AirForce and can not take narcotic pain medication. My doctor recommended 200mg Ultram ER. IT WORKS WONDERS and it doesn't show in my drug screening. I never thought I could take one pill a day and be pain free.
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tramadol for Pain: I use Tramadol for bad abdominal pains. It works well for pain but recently I have had to stop taking them as I suffer from the following side effects: agitation, constipation, itching, mood changes, sweating and vertigo.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I take it for back and neck pain. As for Restless legs it does nothing to stop my legs playing up. After it has left my system I have back and neck pain again, and can't get out of bed or walk without a walking stick.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I must say that Ultram ER has worked better for my pain then any other Fibromyalgia FDA approved drug that I've tried.
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tramadol for Pain: This may sound over-dramatic, but this drug has changed my life for the better. It was prescribed for mild back pain, along with a Buspirone for anxiety (this has become a growing concern in my demanding job). Tramadol brought a sense of calm and focus (and pain relief) I've never felt, nor imagined, with only the occasional sense of dizziness. Ironically, it keeps me up at night, and there is the occasional constipation. I try to skip the occasional day to avoid dependence.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking tramadol for 3 years. I've had two back surgeries L4, L5 S1 and hip replacement. Getting the other hip done in 2009. Tramadol works great. Using it and advil and I am back to jogging 3 times a week and lifting weights again. I highly recommend it.
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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol is by far the best pain medication I have had yet. The only down fall for me is it causes extreme fatigue/mood swings the next day. It is a fast acting drug. I could definitely tell a difference in my pain - it was the mildest it has been in months.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking tramadol for almost 3 years now for a back injury and chostrocondritus of the chest. I was told it was a strong NSAID, but found out later it was stronger. I have never had "addiction" problems with this medication, I only take it when I need it. The side effect I have trouble with is it makes me restless at night, sleepy/relaxed, but unable to stay asleep. And mildy sleepy/crabby the day after. But it does wonders for the pain I experience from my injury.
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tramadol for Pain: I had a cervical (neck) fusion about 20 years ago then in 2004 had a road traffic accident fracturing 3 of my lower spine traverse processes. The accident exacerbated the old neck problems. Could get through the day, but began to dread bedtime because I knew I would be sleepless and in pain. I tried everything. Ibuprofen, diclofenic, cocktails of Paracetamol/Co-codomol. Even getting up at 3am for another dose. I now take a 100mg Tramadol each night, and it seems to be working. I get a decent nights sleep, but am worried about getting hooked on it.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I suffer from chronic back and neck pain and I find that it works as well as Vicodin or Percodan. The only big side effect that I get from this medicine is the fact that I am sleepy the next day. I don't find it addictive but then I only try and take it when I can't sleep because of the pain
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I take Ultram for degenerative changes in the lower lumbar spine,(spinal stenosis, dry disc) and for neck pain from auto accidents and sterno and acromioclavicular joint pain from open heart surgery.
It is the only thing I have used that works and gives me 8 hours of sleep. I only take it when the pain gets intolerable and renders sleep impossible. Have no withdrawal and the only side effect is constipation.
I highly recommend Tramadol. It helped me more than anything else.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I had spinal fusion in lower lumbar region 9 years ago. I was fine until August '08. I had such severe sciatic pain doctor progressively put me on Ultram ER 200mg 1x / day. It worked great. Pain went away after 4 months. I stopped taking Ultram and now I am dealing with withdrawal symptoms. PAY ATTENTION to warnings about long term usage.
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tramadol for Pain: I having been taking Tramadol for the past two years for abdominal pain due to excessive scar tissue from 5 surgeries. It has been great for everyday mild pain. I have no side effects at all. Unfortunately no loss of appetite! However, when my pain is severe this doesn't quite cut it and it hasn't ever really done anything for my back pain, which tends to flare up often.
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tramadol for Pain: I prefer this medicine over Vicodin. I take it for pain (headache and muscle pain) caused by hemorrahgic stroke. I don't like the narcotic feeling I get when I take vicodin. This medicine works well for me.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: For a severely abscessed tooth this pain killer worked great. The side effects were sweats, nagging headache, and constipation.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Contrary to what I've read on some forums this is NOT a strong NSAID. It is a pain medicine (read the insert). It works partially by working on the opiate receptors in the brain. You may a teeny tiny bit euphoric the first time.
That said I found it very good for moderate to moderately severe spinal degeneration pain and have been prescribed this for a few years. I take it in addition to an NSAID, athritis strength Tylenol and muscle relaxants (as needed) but this was a Godsend for a long time. The limit is 400mg a day.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have been in pain for more than 18 years and used to live on Ibuprofen when I wasn't diagnosed. Finally 2 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and prescribed Tramadol (Ultram). It was wonderful. I could move so much better than ever before. My pain seemed to be controlled. However, I quickly realised that the medication only lasted for 4 hours every time. Then the pain would creep back stronger than before.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I had back surgery in 02 and I have severe leg and foot pain ever since. Since that time I have been on Ultram and am pain free. I know they just classified it as a narcotic, where I live, a year ago. It's a shame because I've been on it for 6 years and have never felt better. It is addictive because when I go for longer than 24 hours without it, I have withdrawals but I've been on it for 6 years so it is to be expected. I highly recommend this drug.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed this to help with RA and Periphreal Neuropathy in my feet. My script is 50mg, I take one at night. I also take Gabapentin 300mg at night. The pain is much better, but I have horrible hangovers. I don't know which is the problem, but I don't want to stop because my pain is tolerable now.
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tramadol for Pain: I think I speak for anyone who has ever suffered tremendous pain from a condition that you have no control over. I myself, can actually function at work on this medication. Some people have to work an 8 to 10 hour day first and have to wait till you get home to take a pain pill that ultimately knocks them out. It shouldn't have to be that way. This medication not only works, but for some people you don't have to wait all day for relief. I get the relief I need without the narcotic effect. Kudos to the pharmaceutical genius who thought of this one.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Although this drug is effective for pain; I experienced horrible withdrawls from it. I was awake for over 30 hours.
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tramadol for Pain: Very good drug added to my daily NSAID by my doctor when my pain was limiting my daily functioning. There is no feeling of dizziness or high on drugs. It's helped me for several years now. Only the brand name Ultram, comes in once a day dosing but that is the best for getting a good nights sleep if you have chronic pain through the night.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking Tramadol for about 7 years now off and on. I have suffered from lower lumbar area pain and degenerative disc disease and this is theonly thing that takes the edge off and still allows me to work.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I started taking Tramadol about 3 months ago for chronic pain in my knee, hips and especially my lower back due to over 26 years in the military. It allows me to be relativly free from pain and capable of doing things around my yard. I have expienced no side effects. If I stop taking it for a couple of days the pain returns. Before taking tramadol I was limited to 15 to 30 minutes of work and then I would be done for a couple of days to recuperate.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis with 24-7 all over pain. My lower back pain is very severe and cannot be helped by surgery due to the extent of damage there. I am usually unable to walk due to the pain in my back, hips, knees and leg muscles. I take Ultram 100. My doctor prescribed it starting with 1 at night for 3 days, then 2 for 3 days, then up to 3 per day. I do fine with 2 and received an amazing amount of relief and sleep. I am very sensitive to pain medicine, very hard to take.
I prefer to just take 1 now mostly and also take Ibuprofen during the day as well. It helps excessive pain and headache.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I use tramadol all the time for pain and it does work better than hydrocodone or codeine. It lasts a lot longer, the only complaint I have, is it's very expensive.
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I've been taking tramadol for 2 years. I like it so much better than narcotic pain relievers. I don't feel awful, eyes arent heavy and not sleeping around the clock. I don't have any side effects I don't get buzzed and my pain level is tolerable and I don't dread work because of pain. I do not have health insurance available to me at the present time and its not that expensive. I would recommend this before narcotics. I have tried otc medicines without any relief. Thank you tramadol.
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Have been given several Restless leg products and have had my best releif with Tramadol, I take 50mg at 2 hours before bed and I have no restless legs. I wish someone would have prescribed this to me years ago.
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tramadol for Pain: I have a pinched nerve in my right leg thats sends shock waves of pain through my body. I didn't think Tramadol 50mg was working until I missed taking a pill at 4:00 pm. About 2 hours after I should have taken a dose the pain was 10 times worse than with the pills. It works great and gives you great sleep.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been on Tramadol for 1 week. I had a hysterectomy on 8/20/2008 and my doctor was concerned about pain management. I am allergic to anti-inflammatories: advil, naprosyn. This medicine is a life saver! I take 1-50mg tablet every 4-6 hours. I haven't had any serious side effects. A little sleepy at times, but that's it. I have an uncle who is on vicodin for pain management and I am going to tell him about this.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I am taking this medicine for lower back pain due to herniated discs. Taking this drug in combination with Lyrica has reduced the pain in the front of my legs significantly.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have chronic lower lumbar pain from a bone disorder that affects mostly my lower back. Pain can be excruciating at times. I was taking the tramadol 50 mg tablets for a few years they helped some but I had to take more and more of them. My doctor put me on the tramadol ER tablets so I take 1 tablet a day. It is great. With one 300 mg tablet a day I can function fine. It gives great pain relief.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Once the pain starts, it takes longer to kick in. If taken slightly before the time period ends, there is no break in pain relief.
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tramadol for Pain: I have always suffered from migraines and Tramadol is the only effective drug I have found. It successfully relieves the pain when all other drugs to abort the migraine have failed. A good side effect is it makes me feel calm and maybe a bit drowsy. A bad side effect is it makes me itch all over.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I found tramodol to be very effective in controlling my back pain. I was able to use the minimum dose for the most part, but knew that I could take another half pill if the pain was more severe, usually in the morning. As the pain decreased, I did not feel the need to take the medicine as often, and was able to get off of it easily. I could function well while on this drug at the minimum dose.
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tramadol for Pain: I've been suffering from joint pain so severe that some days I can't walk. I suffer from poly arthritis. I've tried many medications that treat arthritis pain and none have worked except for tramadol. I highly recommend this for chronic pain management. The side effects are few and mild. I also agree with the statements that it effects your mood, making you feel more calm and happy. This drug has been a lifesaver, allowing me to continue to function at a much higher level than without it.
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I've recently gone off Lortab after 3 years and have started taking Ultram. Initially I was worried about the side affects and with Lortab withdrawl. I have gone through withdrawal on hydrocodone. It is not good. Ultram helped get through it. (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. I too can't be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So we will see.
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tramadol for Pain: I take 50 mg Ultram as needed for trigger point pain following a head on collision which left me with whiplash syndrome and nerve damage to cervical, thoracic and sciatic disks. I take it as needed every 6-8 hrs with zanaflex at night for deep sleep. It has returned my life to me. No more flailing arms and legs (PTSD or nerve damage?). Works well for me.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Very few side effects. A little fatigue now and then, but you get that with Fibromyalgia anyway. It has greatly improved my quality of life and attitude towards life in general. I'm a much happier person having limited pain now.
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tramadol for Pain: I have osteoarthritis. I find this drug very effective pain relief without feeling drowsy, however if I stop taking it
I have side effects that are not pleasant.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been using tramadol for 7 years for chronic regional pain syndrome. It works really well and I don't get any side effects except occasional itching. I take 2, 50mg tabs 4 times a day.
This is the difference between living a normal life and total debilitation for me.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I've recently gone off Lortab and have started taking Ultram. Initially I was worried about the side affects and with Lortab withdrawl (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. I too can't be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So we will see.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been prescribed Tramadol for the past 5 years and it has completly relieved my back pain. I have stopped a few times, but the pain returned. Initially I took 2 x 50mg tablets a day, but now need 3 x 50mg a day to get the same relief. I had a feeling of euphoria and some anxiety side effects during the 1st year, but now these have gone and I just get the pain relief. I do have mild withdrawal symptoms if I discontinue the Tramadol, which I do every few months for a few days. The withdrawal is in the form of anxiety and an uncomfortable feeling for a couple of days, but nothing that I can not easily put up with. Breaking the continuity of use for a few days is good to prevent more severe withdrawal I believe, but Tramadol is still the best and most effective pain reliever I have tried and I plan to continue using it.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I've used every medication possible to control Restless Leg Syndrome. At present I'm alternating between hydrocodone and tramadol. They both work fairly well to control the condition but I need to alternate back and forth between them.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Ultram has worked significantly for me to relieve extreme post (2yrs) shoulder surgery. I have received excellent return of motion but continue to have 24/7 pain. Over the counter medicines have not worked. Ultram has given a relief that allows up to eight hours of pain free sleep. I use 100mg each evening at bedtime.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: My neck joints were was injured in a car crash 5 yrs ago causing chronic pain. After 15 months of misery and narcotic pain relievers, my doctor prescribed Ultram. It helps makes my life bearable with NO side effects. Surprised to read other user say "most" get feelings of euphoria as that has never happened to me or anyone in my pain support group.
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tramadol for Pain: I started taking 2 X 50 mg four times a day but I only take about 4-6 now. I have been on Vicoden 10/325 12 x a day for the past 3 years and believe it or not this has replaced the Vicodens for the moment. I stopped taking Vicoden yesterday and have no withdrawal or as bad a pain as I thought.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have severe back pain and have been on everything. Nothing works better then Ultram. I still go to work and don't feel like I'm in a tunnel. I also have no problems with withdrawl symptoms, when I stop taking them.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: New reports are claiming Ultram to be highly addictive - the FDA must have decided that the drug works to well and it is too cheap so they put out these reports.I have never felt
anything that would make me addicted except pain relief that enables me to perform my daily tasks. People need to speak up quickly. My Doctor has decided he wants me to try Elavil which caused rapid weight gain and Cymbalta or Celebrex (very expensive - hmmm!) which caused sexual dysfunction and I felt like a zombie.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been using this for almost a year now for peripheral neuropathy pain. This along with Lyrica and Pamalor have finally made it possible to live with somewhat normal levels of pain. Don't want to be without it.
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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I have been taking tramadol for about 3 years for restless leg syndrome. My doctor tried several other drugs for this and all they did was enhance the problem. Took my first two tramadol and had the best nights sleep I have had in years.
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tramadol for Pain: I broke my back and my leg 2 years ago. For a while I tried to keep working w/o any type of pain supprescent, but as I started getting busier I had to do something. I started taking Tramadol I can limit myself to two pills a day only taking them at lunch time they do a great job at just helping me make it through the end of the day. BUT I noticed after a while I had to start taking them on the weekends too otherwise I would get an upset stomach, diarrhea, and would have a hard time sleeping.
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tramadol for Pain: Good Med for moderate pain and can help with anxiety but will cause headaches and constipation but not as bad as opiates.
The #1 problem is if you have to stop then you MUST taper off over weeks especially if taking a high dose over 200 MG a day or for more than 2 weeks or you will experience some wild withdrawals like not sleeping and tingling down to the tips of your fingers and other horrible feelings.
If your lucky to have, you can take the drug LYRICA and it will stop most of the withdrawals especially the nerve tingling.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, so am in fairly constant pain. Ultram has really been a lifesaver, allowing me to work and play. Headache is sometimes a problem, but I think almost always in combination with caffiene.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I am now on my first re-fill of tramadol and recognize it does decrease the pain level. The prescription is written for two pills per day but I have done that only twice. Each time getting a headache so I continue to take it only at night just before bedtime. My next trip to the doctor - I will ask if it has anything to do with stomach pain which I have begun to experience and originally thought the pain had to do with consuming wheat (bread) but eliminated all wheat from my diet.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have suffered from TMJ issues for many years and was prescribed many pain meds but the narcotics made me very ill. I started taking Ultram ER 200mg and for once I could actually function in the real world! I recommend anyone needing long-term pain relief to look into Ultram ER
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tramadol for Pain: I have to agree with the other reviewer who described less aggressiveness when taking Tramadol. I was originally prescribed this for back pain, but have come to desire it more for its mood altering capabilities. It's stated that this product has a "very weak but rapidly acting serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor." I've noticed that I no longer throw tantrums and that I'm in general a much calmer individual. I do however wonder what the price is in the long run in terms of dependency.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been taking this medication for about two years. At first it completely killed the pain and then gradually i have built a tolerence to it. The days that it works and feel good it is awesome but other days i wish i had other options. I like the fact that it is non narcotic and seems not as habit forming.
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tramadol for Pain: I used this for significant body pains, and had great results. Tramadol was described by my doc as a 'notch below' Vicoden. The more you take, the queasier you get and my appetite was supressed, so I lost some weight. Yes, it caused MAJOR constipation which made me miserable at first, but this was resolved with 3 flaxseed oil capsules, a couple Fiber One bars, and a lot of water every day. (Seriously, this was my miracle cure.) The tramadol also had me waking up every hour at night.
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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed tramadol for my back pain. It helped a little with the pain, but everytime I took it, it made me really sick the next day. It made me nauseous, dizzy, and I kept vomiting the day after I took it. Needless to say I quit taking it.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I am a Helicopter pilot for the US Army and I have Chronic upper back pain. I am on the 200mg Ultram and it is a life savor. It still allows me to fly and controls the pain. My only issues with this drug is it tends to make me itch and I can't take it before bed or i will be awake all night. I have been taking it as needed for the past 6 months.
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I had been taking Ultram 50mg for two years and my Doctor decided to take me off of it because i was taking 4 tablets per day. Since then my doctor has put me on other meds which have not helped. I recently read about Ultram ER and I have a doctors appt tommorrow. I am going to mention this to my doctor to try because i think a one a day pill is exactly what I need. I will let you all know how it goes. I pray this works because i am tired of taking pill after pill.
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tramadol for Pain: I am taking tramadol for pain in my back-though it's a great pain reliever I don't like how I feel after the medicine get into my system-feel light headed, nausea, blurred vision and shaky.
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tramadol for Pain: I recently had a severe back pain and was admitted to hospital where I was given Tramadol for 3 days. At the time I found I had difficulty breathing. It felt as if I was forgetting to breath I had to stay in hospital for a further 3 days - It took the pain away though.
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tramadol for Pain: My doctor just perscribed the drug tramadol to me for a torn rotator cuff. I don't fair well with drugs to begin with so I might not be a good source of info but none the less I felt compelled to write. With that said, I think its a strong drug. It has helped with the pain, but has made me uneasy such as a true nacotic would. I don't care for the feeling, but as mentioned it has helped somewhat with the pain.
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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I recently started to take tramdol 50mg after taking 10/325 hydrocodone for years. I have chrnonic back pain and I thought only the hydrocodone could take care of it. Well, let me tell you, this tramadol is great! It works so much better than the hydrocodone, but without getting you all buzzed up. I thinks that it's great. I was so tired of being high all the time. It's given me my brain back.
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tramadol for Pain: I have switched from diladil to tramadol, and have found it to make me feel more groggy, yet have insomnia. I have Chrohn's disease and it has helped with the pain immensely, and not making me as nausious and some of the stronger narcotics. I'd recommend it for people with gastro problems!
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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I took generic Tramadol 50 mgs for years and it did not help me. When I heard about Ultram ER 200 mgs I asked my doctor if I could try it and she said "Yes." I started taking it and the difference in my pain level was amazing. I ran out of it and in the interim my pain level escalated beyond belief. I will never be without this RX ever again. It keeps my pain at a level that is tolerable. It made a tremendous difference in the quality of my life!
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tramadol for Pain: I took tramadol for approximately 6 months for fibromyalgia pain when my insurance formulary dropped Talwin, which had worked well for years. The tramadol is less helpful with pain relief than taking OTC ibuprofen or acetaminophen. I would not recommend it for anyone with moderate to severe musculoskeletal pain.
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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking tramadol for two years now for severe back pain. I have been blessed to experience much-needed appetite depressant effects with it, contributing to the loss of 100 lbs, with another 70 to go. I cannot understand why the manufacturers cannot isolate the ingredient that does this and market it safely to the general public with a dr's rx.
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