Ketorolac for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2016

"I have fibromyalgia and severe pain. This works for a while, but the pain does come back. But for those hardcore flare-ups, it sure took the edge off the pain and made me functional again. Also, had a herniated disc in my back a few years ago, and it took that pain away almost instantly. I say yes to Toradol."

• Cha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 10, 2013

"I suffer from a specific family of migraines where light, sound, smells don't bother me. I just always have a baseline headache that spikes. We found that Topamax helps keep the baseline normal, but I'll get a spike where I'll have to take my Treximet, a 2-dose series. It's not very often I need the second, and it's even rarer that after taking the second I'm still suffering, but when it does happen, 1 or 2 a year, I'll call and let my doctor's office know I need a Toradol shot, and they say come on, and within 15 minutes of getting it I'm 95% if not 100% better. I have no side effects. I get the injection in my right bicep because I'm right-handed and use it a lot. Life saver when all else fails."

• Tum...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2025

"This is a potent drug. Make sure to take it on a full stomach. It's way better than other NSAIDs. Except it tears my stomach apart. I only take it when in serious pain. Others would beg for an opiate. It is that strong. The only issue is dry mouth and ahh! If I have not eaten enough food. It hurts as I digest and a lot when I go to the bathroom. Very unhealthy color, texture. Sometimes blood. Probably why it's prescription only. It's effective but also has some serious side effects. When I say full stomach, I mean full. I cannot take this with a little snack or a big glass of water. Still, it has helped me when nothing else was an option. Take care."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2012

"I received an injection of this medicine because of a debilitating migraine that lasted for more than two weeks. When this was injected, I almost immediately started to feel crazy. I wanted to leave the hospital immediately, even though my migraine was worse-not better. I actually walked home (the hospital was nearby), but my right leg went numb, and I literally dragged it behind me all the way home. This was followed by extreme anxiety, confusion, and a full week of insomnia, which I had to be treated for. Obviously, I had one of those 'rare' reactions. However, a close friend later had a similar reaction to this medication and had to be put in a straightjacket following administration. So, these reactions, while rare, can be extreme."

• sis...
• June 15, 2015

"This is my emergency migraine medicine. I am on propranolol daily and take rizatriptan when I have an actual migraine. Once in a while, that doesn't help, and I have to go to my doctor for an emergency shot of Toradol. I can have a migraine so bad that I can't open my eyes or speak, but this takes care of it in about an hour. The only side effect I experience is fairly severe pain at the injection site for about 5 days."

• Pai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2020

"I find Sprix to be helpful for migraine and neck pain. Make sure to read the instructions carefully. Should be sprayed to the side of inside the nostril and not inhaled; breathe through mouth a few minutes, and this reduces the burning. Can use the same bottle up to 24 hours; don't put in the fridge after using. Can apply every 6 to 8 hours. My doc didn't say whether to do one or both nostrils, so I tried one the first time, and it helped. The second migraine episode, the headache was worse, so I tried both nostrils, and it helped. I'm a woman, age 58, height 5'5" and weigh 145 lbs."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2021

"I have torn the cartilage in my ribs several times over the years from my cough variant asthma. It is agonizing and makes each breath painful, which is not great for someone having an asthma exacerbation. The ER will only prescribe Toradol, which not only does not work but gives me the worst stomach pain and bloating (which they think I’m making up for some reason). So I end up leaving the ER in more pain than when I arrived. It seems to be their go-to because they don’t want to prescribe opioids, but it just doesn’t work."

• Zar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2016

"I've had a chronic migraine issue, but this time was different. The pain and tightness in my brain was unbearable for 5 whole days, so I finally made a trip to the ER after calling to find out my neurologist can't see me for 4 months. I waited 4 hours for a doctor, and they decided to push in the IV: 10 mg dexamethasone, 10 mg prochlorperazine, 50 mg Benadryl, NACL 0.9% 1000 ml @2000 mL/hour, and then the 'satanic drug from hell,' Ketorolac 30 mg, aka Toradol 30 mg. The nurse started pushing Toradol, and omg! My arm was on fire, my body hurt, so uncomfortable, so terrible! And I'm someone who's pulled out their own nail with no pain meds. It numbs your senses and makes you too aware at the same time, couldn't cry, couldn't talk! Terrible! Didn't even manage the pain."

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2019

"I have to agree with a few others. I also wish this could be used for more days than five. I have fibromyalgia and polio, Sprix works great for me. I have not experienced burning in my nose or throat as of yet. I do hope they read the reviews so they can see this medication has helped a lot of us! For me, I'm glad I gave this a try."

• kid...
• March 30, 2016

"Was suddenly hit with debilitating pain in lower abdomen, back, and pain under ribs on left. Was pain-free at 5 pm. By 5:10 pm, I was nearly screaming out from the pain. My husband took me to the ER. Was seen immediately by the ER doctor, and he ordered a CT scan, and an IV was started. He was pretty sure I had a kidney stone, which turned out to be shown on the CT. When I returned from getting the CT, they gave me a large dose of IV morphine. It did absolutely nothing for my pain. A nurse kept telling me to 'just relax and enjoy the morphine effects.' When the doctor came back and saw I was still in severe pain, he told me that he was going to order an IV injection of Toradol. I didn't expect any relief, but it was almost instant relief."

• Rob...
• December 13, 2013

"I was prescribed Sprix for a severe fibromyalgia flare that lasted almost 3 months, and nothing my pain management doctor prescribed had helped. I was prescribed Sprix, and by the 2nd day, I noted a considerable decrease in pain, and by the end of day 4, the pain was gone. I finished up the 5-day treatment, and 4 days post-treatment, I am still pain-free."

• Hap...
• December 6, 2011

"Was prescribed Sprix for back pain. It worked amazingly! Took the pain away by day two! But it must be taken correctly. Spray to the side, away from the center of the nose (septum). And breathe through your mouth. The spray is a mist, so you don't need to sniff or snort. If you snort it, it will just go down your throat and won't taste good. If you do this, you won't get the nasal irritation burn, and you will feel excellent and pain-free!"

• Aan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2019

"I was given IV Toradol for severe pain while in the ER after a bad neck injury. The injection hurt my vein so bad I thought I was going to pass out. Took all of my neck pain away for about 30 seconds, then I was back up to an 8. I was really hoping it would work."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2023

"I went to the urgent care for extreme lower back pain. I was given an injection of Toradol. It didn’t work any better than two Aleve. That is to say I didn’t get ANY relief from it. Waste of time and money. I wouldn’t recommend it for lower back pain. Maybe it works better for migraines?"

• AZg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2019

"I was prescribed this for chronic intractable migraine. I’ve tried triptans, Botox, Aimovig, and nerve blocks. Sprix will relieve my pain within one hour—I’ve gone from not working and being laid up to working 30 hours per week. It’s been life-changing. You do have to follow the directions closely, or you will have extreme burning in your nose and throat. Once you get the hang of it, using it is much easier."

• Gig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

"I have chronic pain every day with back problems and suffer migraines as well. I'm in pain management. I do take opioids for my pain, but this morning, a terrible migraine, 2 days in a row. The doctor got me in and gave me an injection of Toradol, and instantly, the migraine was gone and also helped with my back pain today. So from someone that takes pain meds and got this injection, I say, wow, Toradol does work!!"

• Sha...
• June 20, 2016

"I had come down with a very bad sinus infection that caused me to have a migraine-like headache. It was extremely unbearable. So I had my spouse take me to the emergency room, and the doctor gave me a shot in the rear, and within seconds, I felt immense relief. The next day, the headache came back, and after eight hours of dealing with it, I went back to the ER and got another shot. It was fabulous, and it allowed me the ability to keep down my antibiotic so I could kick the sinus infection. I don't know why they don't make an injection pen for migraine sufferers to keep around. Worked way faster than Imitrex ever did for me in the past."

• Pug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2018

"I am prescribed this for horrible migraines. I am on so many meds, I walk around in a fog and still get migraines. My first dose was a literal game changer. Where has this medication been all my life? It started to make a difference within 5 to 10 minutes. The initial burn is brutal, but well worth it."

• Taw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2019

"I was given this by my neurologist for migraines. I’m also an epileptic, so taking any new meds can cause my seizures to be worse. So it’s been sitting in my fridge for 3 weeks. 4 days ago, I had a really bad seizure, and with it came the horrible migraine. I took my first dose of Sprix, and I felt like I had just sprayed pepper spray up my nose! Omg!! It was like an instant panic attack from pain! Once the pain in my nose was gone (about 15 min), I noticed my migraine was almost completely gone. I had to talk myself into taking my second dose. But once I made it past the burn, my migraine was completely gone, so yes, the Sprix works great on migraines, it was amazing!! My issue is how healthy is this if it comes with that much pain.....?"

• Sla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2016

"I had a severe migraine going on 3 days. I luckily only suffer from them about once every 5 years or so, but when I do, it's hell - I can't think or speak even remotely normal. I went to the E.R., and they gave me a Toradol IM shot. It relieved ALL of my pain in less than 15 mins, and I suffered ZERO side effects. I gave the doctor on staff a nice big hug!"

• Mis...
• January 25, 2011

"I end up in the ER at least twice a month with migraines so bad that I'm in tears and can't even hold water down because of the nausea from the migraine, and I am given this medicine every time I go in, and it has never worked for me."

• kat...
• September 8, 2015

"Went to the ER with severe flank pain, was given Toradol via my IV, and it worked miracles -- pain went from an 8 to a 2 in about 15 minutes. Found out I had a couple of kidney stones and was prescribed 10 mg tablets to take for several days. They barely worked at all, had to go back a couple of days later with my pain just as bad and be prescribed something else. So, Toradol is GREAT when administered through an IV, not so good in pill form."

• LS1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

"I injured my back this weekend and endured the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. My lower back muscles cramped up so bad, I had ribs out, sharp pains, etc. all at once. I went from fine to being on the floor in tears. The pain even got so bad that it made me sick twice. I finally went to the hospital yesterday because I couldn’t handle it anymore. I was in agony. After doing tests, they gave me a Toradol injection. I went from extremely heavy breathing and not even being able to talk or sit up from the pain being so bad to feeling back to normal in less than 10 minutes. It was like day and night. It was seriously a miracle and such a relief. I’m so grateful I was able to get this injection. I’m still recovering from my injury, but the inflammation went down so much, and my chiropractor told me he doesn’t expect it to come back and said the Toradol really helped. I’m just so happy with this medication that I had to leave a review. I definitely recommend it!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 18, 2018

"They always try to give me this when I have a migraine. It has never worked for my pain. They still make me try it before they will even consider giving me anything else. It is no better than 800 mg of Advil or Cambia. And I can take that stuff at home without having to pay a copay! So frustrating that this is the first line of defense for a migraine that won’t go away."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2010

"Three days ago, I had a root canal treatment done. Twenty-four hours later, I felt like Mt. St. Helens was going to erupt in my jaw. They gave me Vicodin, no help. Antibiotics, no help. Stepped up to Dilaudid, no help. Then Toradol, it really took off the edge. With Dilaudid, the pain is very manageable for the first four hours of the six-hour span till the next dosage. The other two hours are still quite miserable. Many years ago, I had a hysterectomy, they could not give me enough narcotics to control my pain: Demerol, morphine, fentanyl, then they gave me Toradol, and it was an answer to prayers, with a narcotic added to it."