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Ultram (tramadol): 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: 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: 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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tramadol: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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): 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: 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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tramadol: 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): 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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Ultram (tramadol): 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): 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: 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): 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 (tramadol): 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): 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: 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): 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): 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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Ultram (tramadol): 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: 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: 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: 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): 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): 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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tramadol: 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: 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): 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): 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): 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: 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: 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): 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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tramadol: 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: 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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tramadol: 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: 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): 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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): 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): 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): 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: 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: 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): 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): 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: 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: 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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tramadol: 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: 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): 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): 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): 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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tramadol: 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: 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): 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): 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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tramadol: 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): 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: 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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tramadol: 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): 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: 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: 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): 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: 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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Ultram (tramadol): 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): 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: 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): 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): 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): 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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Ultram (tramadol): In my opinion, this medicine is an all round good pain reliever. I have had a sprained ankle for a while and this dulls the pain. I have had no problems taking the medicine or getting off it.
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tramadol: 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: 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): 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): 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): 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: 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): 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: 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: 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): 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): 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: 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: 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: 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): 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: 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): 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: 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: 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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