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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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