Ketorolac for Pain User Reviews (Page 5)

• S O...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2014

"Was prescribed for kidney stone pain and got very little relief. For me, a single recommended 10 mg pill worked about as well as 2 ibuprofen. A double dose did work a bit, but again, not better than 800 mg of ibuprofen. Thankfully, I also received a prescription for hydrocodone, which, used sensibly, can take out all but the very worst kidney stone pain."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

Ketorolac "Went into the ER on Friday, April 23, for chest and left arm pain, was given a Toradol injection in my left arm, burned like anything, kind of like 3 bees stung me. It eased the pain for a little, from about a 10 to a 7 in pain level. It is now Sunday, and I still feel the stinging sensation in my arm, and the pain has gone down all the way to my left rib cage. Now, my chest is just fine, but now I have this damn pain from the injection. I have been placing a cold ice pack, and it helps a little. At night, pain gets worse where I had the injection. I honestly don't recommend Toradol, it hurts like anything."

• Nan...
• February 23, 2016

Ketorolac "Presented with severe pain in my left rib cage. This pain started after I bent over to pick up something out of the ocean. Felt a pop, which caused severe pain under my left rib cage. Breathing, moving, walking, getting up and down all caused severe pain that made me cry out. On the fourth day, I finally went to see if a rib was broken. The doctor ordered X-rays and gave me a shot of Toradol in the hip. Also gave me a script for Percocet, which I have not taken yet. Within an hour, I had some relief from the pain and was able to breathe with only moderate pain. It is now 8 hours later, and I still have only a little pain. So thankful for this medication."

• C16...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2020

Ketorolac "I have had 4 Toradol injections over the course of 10 months, the first 3 were for sciatica, and the 4th one was for a ligament tear in my knee. The first 3 did wonders for me, with no pain at the injection site and almost instant pain relief. However, this last time was awful, the injection site burned so bad for around 2 hours, it took 4 hours to work, and then I had terrible back pain for the next two days. It's definitely a hit-or-miss medication."

• Jos...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

Ketorolac "I’ve suffered with migraines for over 10 years. I’ve taken everything and done all kinds of treatment, including Botox. This nasal spray works within 10 mins. It does burn your nose pretty bad and leaves a horrible taste in your throat. But... it’s amazing. My only complaint is once you’ve opened a small bottle, you have to dispose of it in 24 hrs. I’ve tried to keep them longer, and the medicine just doesn’t work after that time period. I would highly recommend this to anyone with chronic migraines. It had been a lifesaver."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2019

Ketorolac "This medication cannot be compared to any opioid or acetaminophen because neither of those things reduce inflammation. This medication works against swelling and inflammation, which is why it works better for treating stuff like that. It can be used along with an opioid as well if needed. Depends on what you're treating. I see a lot of comments saying that this medication works better than opioids, there's a reason for that, though!"

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2010

Ketorolac "Great! Fell from the tree and crushed my pelvis. Unbelievable pain. Nothing worked. When they gave me Toradol, the pain immediately was gone and I was not lightheaded. I felt no pain at all. BUT... I then developed a skin rash and had to stop the medication. Too bad, as it was the best."

• Kor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

Ketorolac "Went to the ER. I was given a Toradol injection in my left arm for pain from a torn Achilles, it did not work at all. Now I’m dealing with severe pain from this injection in the arm where I got the injection. It’s been 1 year and 5 months, still experiencing severe pain! Was sent to a few doctors, including a neurologist, no one seems to know what the heck is going on! I just want the pain to stop! I wish I could rate this drug a negative 1 million!"

• Dee...
• August 15, 2018

Ketorolac "As most have stated, this burns terribly. However, I do not care! I would take worse pain if it's something that will elevate my migraines. I am on a whole host of meds, and I hate medication. I prefer natural means, however, nothing worked, so here I am. I will do anything to rid myself of these migraines. I have had nerve blocks and a few times gone to the ER for a 'migraine cocktail.' This medication has replaced that need. When living with a violent migraine for 21 days, I would try anything! Having this on hand eliminates that possibility. This does work! Just push through the initial nose burn and move on. As stated, I do not like medication, I have resigned myself to that not being the case, but I do push my limits. I only use this as a last resort and only after a few days of trying everything else. I hope my rant encourages you to stick through the nose pain. If you do... a clear and quiet mind with no pain, puking, loss of vision, it legit gives you your life back within a few minutes."

• Lov...
• May 14, 2013

Ketorolac "Got injection at ER for migraine. Worked fast and took the edge off the pain. The worst part was the actual shot, intense pressure and burning for about 15 mins due to it being injected into muscle. I'll probably be sore for a few days. Otherwise, effective, fast-acting medicine."

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2009

Ketorolac "Taking it for shingles pain. Seems to work well, but makes me tired and a bit dizzy. Doctor also prescribed an anti-seizure medicine, Gabapentin, so not sure which helped more. The combination seems to work really well for the nerve pain from shingles. I would ask my doctor for these if I ever get shingles again. I went from pretty bad pain to it feeling like someone is tickling me, and it's slightly unpleasant."

• Gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2020

"This drug ketorolac is horrible! I had surgery last week, and they started with an IV, then pills when I went home. Nothing helped when I took them. This medicine made me hurt in my stomach worse, and I have severe swelling and cramping, sweating. Omg, I will wake up wet. This medicine is awful. I shouldn't have just taken 600 mg of ibuprofen."

• Csa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2021

Ketorolac "I had Toradol for kidney stones. Didn't do any pain relief a few years ago. I also just have a strain injury to my tendons in my elbow, I was at the doctor's yesterday. I still felt it after the injection in my butt. I think it's a joke. Maybe I'm resistant to it. It does work for headaches though."

• mig...
• August 13, 2011

Ketorolac "I have been on everything you can imagine for migraines. Finally, I was prescribed Toradol. It is a miracle pill! No side effects at all, which is great considering I have three young children! It works relatively quickly as well! TRY IT if nothing else has helped."

• Kid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2020

Ketorolac "I frequently suffer from kidney stones that ultimately pass. Christmas Eve, I was hit with the worst back pain ever, and my urine output was bright red blood. I was at the E.R. within 30 minutes. I went through triage, and they immediately gave me a shot of Toradol. Within 10 minutes, the pain reduced to a very manageable '2.' A CAT scan confirmed a 17.8 x 12.2 triangular stone that no way would pass. It was stuck at the urethra junction, reducing my flow. No urologist was available, so they gave me another shot and sent me home with a prescription for five days. I reached a urologist the day after Christmas and was immediately scheduled for surgery. Toradol kept me sane and able to focus for the three days. I dislike opiates and would never accept fentanyl or morphine (which have both been offered in the past)."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2012

Ketorolac "The pain I had was the most severe pain you could imagine - back pain and radicular nerve pain going down the outside and back of the leg, and I couldn't walk unless I had crutches, but a combination of Lortab and the injection of Toradol actually worked. I had been in pain for over 2 weeks, and after numerous visits to the local mega orthopedic clinic, I ended up back to my regular doctor, and he gave me the injection. I have had the pill form before with no results, but the injection works great!"

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2018

Ketorolac "I have chronic kidney stones, and they always want to give me Toradol IM for the pain. First off, the standards for what constitutes a properly sized muscle need to be reviewed because 1/3 of the time, they'll give it to me in the deltoid, while the rest of the time, they insist on the gluteus medius. Regardless of where they put it, it doesn't help much with the problem at hand. If I happen to have a headache or sore back at the time, the Toradol clears it right up. The severe pain it's meant to treat, on the other hand, barely has the edge taken off. The worst thing is that it causes intense soreness and cramping in the injection site for hours, far worse than a tetanus shot. Some people have good experiences, so it's worth a try to dodge opioids, but don't be afraid to tell them it doesn't work."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2008

Ketorolac "I had what was found to be an upper back inflammation, with a great deal of pain. It was first thought that I was having a heart attack or an embolism. As morphine-related medicines make me sick (nausea and headache), they gave me Toradol injections while I was in the hospital (for 24 hours), and it knocked the pain better than anything I had taken up to that point. I still had a little pain, but it was tolerable, and this medicine didn't make me sick. I would recommend it, especially for those who can't take narcotic pain relievers. Don't know about the oral dose as I didn't get that, just injections through an IV."

• Kj3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2024

Ketorolac "I was admitted to the hospital several times for diverticulitis and severe stomach pain. They gave me Toradol every 6 hours as needed, and it was the only medication that helped me. I was offered morphine and oxycodone, but I don’t do well on narcotics, so I refused those and opted to try Toradol. It was the best medication for my situation that helped me."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2018

Ketorolac "I have not found that Sprix is very helpful for me. I felt no change in my pain relief. The burning that some have mentioned was not that bad to me. Don't sniff it in. That's not how you are supposed to take it. Make sure to watch the video, and it shows exactly how to do it!"

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2016

"I had excruciating lower back pain along with sciatica. Had a shot in my hip about 4 hours ago. Pain is almost gone. I still have a little sciatica, but that takes a few days to heal. The doctor also prescribed Vicodin, but I don't think I will need it tonight. I could barely walk before the doctor visit. Now I am much better. No drug works for everyone, but it's worth a try. Hope you all feel better!"

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

Ketorolac "I have severe endometriosis pain and didn’t want to be on birth control. I also tried Orilissa, and with that, I traded one pain for another with extreme migraines. I had basically given up at that point until my doctor told me to try Sprix. I was still skeptical, but I said, what do I have to lose? So on my second day of extreme endo pain, I tried it, and when I tell you, my pain was 95% gone! I couldn’t believe it. I'm still in shock. This medication is something I cannot live without. Now, I'm so happy."

• Mim...
• January 5, 2010

"I have severe cramps every month. The doctor gave me 10 mg of ketorolac, and it worked better than the Vicodin that I have taken. It really took the pain away quickly and for a long period of time! I have no negative side effects. This medicine really works. I would not know what to do without it every month! Hope this feedback helps someone."

• fru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2014

"I am a chronic pain patient who recently required bilateral hip replacement. I have been on Schedule II narcotics for over ten years for cervical disc herniation and four lumbosacral disc herniations. I was given an MRI, which was repeatedly unsuccessful because I couldn't lay still for more than 8-10 minutes, nowhere near the required 45-50 minutes needed. I was given 30 mg IV of Toradol, quite skeptical since the narcotics (140 mg-14 10 mg tablets of Methadone) I took regularly offered barely any relief. About one hour later, I actually was able to stand upright and walk with virtually no assistance! I believe Toradol worked synergistically with the narcotic since I'd used it years ago by itself with little effect. It was amazing."

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2017

Ketorolac "I was suffering from a somewhat severe case of costochondritis. Felt like a heart attack sometimes. Went to the emergency room, and an IV injection of Toradol was administered to me. Felt a buzz coming on, more pronounced than the saline solution injected into me. Other than that, the pain was mostly gone within a few hours after I got discharged."