Tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

• Lexys...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2013

"I suffer day, night, evening, whenever it strikes with restless legs syndrome. I can't even sit through a movie at the theater anymore, but with the help of tramadol I can. It has made life so much easier. I don't like the sleepy side effects but compared with fidgety legs its a no brainer."

• moose...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 26, 2017

"I have been taking tramadol 50mg, and 300mg ER for approximately three years for extreme RLS. I am at the maximum daily dose of 400mg. Over the past several months, I have been experiencing some daytime, and nighttime symptoms of RLS. I have had the symptoms of RLS for approximately 40 years. Both parents had RLS although neither were ever officially diagnosed. I have been medicated for my RLS symptoms for approximately 20 years. I have been prescribed everything imaginable during that timeframe, and always end up with the same results of augmentation. I am so sick of this! There is no quality of life when your symptoms begin to augment. You can't ride in a car, plane, train, or do anything that confines your movement!"

• Viking
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2015

"I used to suffer from terrible restless legs syndrome, with countless sleepless nights. My doctor and I tried all sorts of medicine, from Sifrol/parkinson's medication, to valium, but none were very effective and/or had way too many side effects. Then I started taking 100mg Tramadol and I haven't looked back since. I sleep well each and every night, wake up refreshed and my restless legs syndrome is totally eliminated. I'm not having any side effects either. This is a wonder drug for people with RLS. It really gives you your life back!"

• sleep...
• May 22, 2009

"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."

• Dnseas
• April 28, 2008

"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."

• Palace
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2018

"So similar to others in that I had spinal surgery and was prescribed tramadol for the pain. When I came off the drug my RLS (restless leg symdrome) was unbelievably bad. My Dr was more than happy to prescribe tramadol and generally only take when I get RLS rather than as a preventative measure and normally take two 50mg tablets. I’ve been using it now for 5 years."

• Robin...
• May 1, 2017

"After 20 yrs of ...lotions , showers , walks , yoga, vitamins, etc . I finally found a medication that completely works on my restless leg . I started taking tramodol for my pain in my elbow but the wonderful side effect was NO PAIN AND NO SYMPTOMS of my restless leg ..."

• Bridg...
• March 10, 2015

"I have 3 herniated discs in my lumbar spine with lower back pain and sciatica. I am currently taking Percocet and Zanaflex for this condition. But recently I've been having terrible bouts of Restless Leg Syndrome. My doctor has prescribed me Tramadol and it helps a great deal. My legs no longer feel heavy/achy and like I constantly need to move them. I've been taking 100mg of Tramadol every 8 hours. It works for about 6 hours and then I start feeling uncomfortable but it has definitely been a great help. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome. This medicine will help ease your leg discomfort and let you get some sleep."

• parent...
• December 9, 2010

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been taking tramadol for over 11 years for RLS and while I think it works pretty well for my legs, I feel I have to take more than prescribed to get the same amount of relief that I did when I began the medication. I have not told my doctor for fear that she will take me off the medicine. The withdrawal symptoms are horrendous. My legs are 10 times worse when I am coming off tramadol. I get involuntary spasms in both my arms and legs and am extremely moody. It is near impossible for me to sleep without the tramadol. I am not trying to scare anyone away from taking it because I know it has worked wonders for a lot of other people. "

• Mungo...
• October 26, 2015

"I have had RLS since I was a child,they didnt know what it was then and called it "growing pains".I would cry when it rained or was cold, my legs would hurt so bad. Then 15 years ago, as an adult I was given ultram for a neck injury[three ruptured discs] and my RLS just vanished.I couldnt believe it!At first I kept waiting for it to come back, but it didnt. Now I take tramadol 100 mg three times a day,for nerve pain and RLS and it completely controls the symptoms without obnoxious side effects[like nausea vomiting insomnia and sinusitis from requip, loss of cooridination and falling from gabapentin,headaches, blurred vision, nausea and flank pain from lyrica-ugh those drugs were awful!] I sleep well now and feel rested."

• Anonymous
• April 10, 2012

"Have had restless legs syndrome for 7 years and MD tried multiple medicines (Requip, Neurontin, Carbidopa/Levodopa). All worked OK but still had RLS in the day and night. Then, I hurt my back and was put on Tramadol three times a day. My RLS completely went away but I had problems peeing. So, I went off and those symptoms went away (but the RLS came back). So, now I take one pill a day and the RLS is gone and I have no side effects."

• lones...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2015

"I have dealt with RLS for a number of years. I suffer from insomnia but I would take melatonin, Lunestra, Ambien and they did nothing but aggravate my RLS worse. Nothing like being tired AND agitated because of the constant need to move my legs. I had to have a hysterectomy in April and they sent me home with Tramadol after a week I noticed I had not had an RLS episode for the entire week. I didn't take it one night because I wasn't having any pain from surgery...RLS kicked in. Realized the Tramadol was keeping the RLS at bay. If I don't take it before the RLS kicks in, it's not quite as effective."

• Tuff...
• November 25, 2016

"I was originally prescribed tramadol more than 20 years ago. I have a severe case of RLS that affects my legs, arms, and torso. Anytime I am at rest no matter what time of the day I begin to look like a fish out of water flopping all over the place and the sensation is unbearable. I have had RLS since childhood and has steadily gotten significantly worse over the years. If I didn%u2019t have Tramadol to take care of RLS I would probably jump off a bridge or shoot myself, IT IS THAT BAD WITH ME. I am always at the mercy of my Dr. for a script now that it has been re-classified with the FDA and is now listed as a controlled substance (thanks to those who abuse medications)."

• dr rafi
• November 22, 2013

"I really had been suffering this complex and less studied disorder which can seriously affect your efficacy. Fortunately I shifted to a country were no good COX-2 inhibitors were available for my on and off back pain so I was given tramadol 50mg twice daily. Once I took a cap after 2 hours I find my legs quite fine and sensation free, which I used to have for a decade on and off "

• Virgi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 26, 2016

"Was given Tramadol for back pain and stiffness, then realized it helped my RLS. Now my doctor wants me off of it because she said that it is not known to treat RLS. I was taking two tablets in the evening. Now she has me trying Ropinirole HCL. I am recovering from a hip replacement and doing so well until my doctor took me off the Tramadol, now I am exhausted and feel like I am not progressing with recovery. Don't want to go anywhere or do anything. If I was taking 200 tablets a week, I could understand their concern, but I am taking 14 tablets a week. After reading everyone's comments, I plan on talking to my doctor to inform her that there are people using Tramadol with success. Maybe there is hope!"

• gossmer
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 2, 2015

"I have had restless leg for quite a few years and was on on Oxycodone for pain and noticed it helped the restless leg at night, but a friend had me try tramadol and worked well, told my doctor and now I take it at night 100 to 150 mg."

• Michael...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 20, 2022

"Tramadol saved my life. I was suicidal because no meds worked on my RLS. Lack of sleep is torture. Now my doctor says she will no longer prescribe it even though it's worked perfectly fine with no addiction or side effects. I'm afraid to have to go thru all the other RLS drugs again that I already know do not work on me. What can I do? I feel like I'm being victimized by my own doctor."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 23, 2013

"I was given 50mg of tramadol 3x a day, initially for restless leg syndrome. This combined with gabapentin have helped so much with the restless legs syndrome. I also have chronic hip pain, have been dealing with it since I was a young child, due to my hips dislocating multiple times a month. This medicine works well, but I have had to have my doctor up the dose. I now take 300mg a day. I do have to say, that the side effects are terrible. I itch horribly! My whole body, but the worst place is my face! It also has made it so that I am unable to sleep at nights. It's worth it to not be in pain, and to lay down comfortably, but the side effects for me are bad!"

• Judy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2023

"I have had RLS since I was a teenager and it gradually got worse until it was intolerable, and I started on medication at the age of 58. Mirapex with gradually increasing doses worked for a number of years. However, the episodes of RLS gradually began to last longer and occurred 24 hours a day, accompanied by a violent jerk of my legs and/or arms. I was given every medication prescribed for RLS. For a while, I was on three medications, including a transdermal patch, with no relief. Three years ago, I started taking Tramadol 100mg three times a day, and it was an absolute miracle. I got my life and my sanity back. I also continue to take Mirapex 0.5mg four times daily. I have occasional brief episodes of RLS that resolve with walking for a few minutes, so now I can sit for long periods for a movie or concert, and I can sleep at night. The only side effect I experienced with tramadol was a dry mouth for the first few months when I first started on the medication, but that resolved, and I have no side effects now."

• Mike
• September 1, 2015

"Had increasing bad RLS experiences before I knew they were RLS, so I just suffered through them. Then was given tramadol for pain for shoulder injury, and noticed leg problems stopped. When I stopped tramadol for pain, the RLS returned. That was 8 years ago, and I have been taking it for my RLS ever since and it's a lifesaver. It never fails to make the symptoms stop or appear in the first place. Tramadol has worked great for me for RLS."

• Guido
• December 21, 2014

"I've suffered restless legs syndrome since 2nd grade. It is a miserable affliction. I am now 51 and I experience it in my legs, arms and back as restlessness and pain starting after 7pm. Initially was on ropinirole, pramipexole for a few years. Those pills made me feel sleepy until 3 am at which time I'd wake up. A sleep specialist now has me on 1200mg of gabapentin and 50mg tramadol. For me, this combination works great. It relieves 100% of the restlessness and 90% of the pain and other uncomfortable sensations. I've been able to fall asleep with this medicine combination. Glad it's available!"

• Johnn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2019

"Have had RLS for as long as I can remember it affects my legs my arms and shoulders used to dread night time as I knew as soon as I tried to sleep the RLS would kick in tried everything including alcohol which worked for a short while nearly became an alcoholic to tell the truth Then I discovered tramadol as long as I take the tablets daily keeps RLS at bay"

• Macsi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2016

"I am 25 and stuggle with RLS it is horrible! I'm always tired barely sleep and am down alot due to lack of sleep. When I finish work I can't relax or unwind. I have tried everything! Tramadol are the ONLY thing that work for hours (A bath can last about 20 mins) They relax me and after about half an hour or so I dont have that horrible feeling in my legs. If you have RLS try this it works wonders for me"

• jjyan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2016

"I have severe restless legs-have had since I was a kid. I used to just be very restless and just couldn't keep legs still, but now decades later, I also have lots of pain in legs along with the horrible restlessness. Anyway, I've tried benzos, anti-depressants, sleeping pills, Requip, Horizant, Nuerotin, and many natural remedies in the form of creams and supplements. The ONLY thing that has worked for me is Tramadol. I only take 50mg 30 min before bed and it gets rid of both pain and restlessness. I've read all the negative stuff regarding Tramadol but feel that at this low does it's worth sleeping at night. I have also recently looked into a vibrating pad called "Relaxis"- is expensive and need a prescription to get this."

• Mom...
• February 16, 2018

"I've had RLS for years. I am a retired UPS driver and all the walking would bring on such severe issues with this I couldn't even watch TV. I had a knee replacement after retiring and used tramadol for pain. I realized I wasn't suffering the same issues with RLS! I've taken everything out there with some only making the symptoms worsen! I wished it wasn't on that dreaded narcotic list and hate that it is an opioid! I take two 50mg at night before bed. I am so cautious about being an opioid junkie but not so sure anything out there will work. I've tried most all of them"