Ketorolac and Pain: What Users Say

• She...
• April 29, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "On day 3 of the worst migraine of my life, I went into the doctor and was given a Toradol shot in my hip. My hip and low back hurt immediately after the injection. I had to wait 30 minutes to see what reaction I'd have. No pain relief after 30 minutes. They said within the hour I should be feeling like a new person. It's been an hour and a half and I'm feeling no relief. I'm in so much pain, so nauseous, and beyond frustrated. Ugh... It works differently for everyone, but for me it didn't work at all."

• fuz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2015

Ketorolac for Pain "Went in to my doctor after a 3-day migraine. My head hurt so bad they had to turn the lights off in the exam room. They gave me a shot of Toradol and had me lay on the exam table for about 15 minutes. Worked great! After about an hour, my migraine was completely gone. They gave me the shot in my thigh, it stung for about 5 minutes. My thigh still hurts, but I'll take it over that migraine any day."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "Was given an IM injection in the buttocks for migraines, and it was completely ineffective. The pain that the injection caused was infuriating considering there was absolutely no relief of the headache."

• Med...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2013

Ketorolac for Pain "I get the shot once in a while in conjunction with a steroid shot in my hips for possible sciatic/back pain. The burning and increased pain afterward is well worth having a day or two of some kind of relief. Doesn't help me all the way and takes a while to fully work for me, but I'll take that over my daily pain any day."

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

Ketorolac for Pain "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."

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

Ketorolac for Pain "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.....?"

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2010

Ketorolac for Pain "I was given an injection of Toradol for a severe headache in the ER. I was told I had to have the injection in the posterior as it would be sore the next day. All I can say was it was like having a shot of liquid pain. I was given a prescription for the tablets, and they haven't done anything."

• Nan...
• February 23, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "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."

• Dee...
• August 15, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "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 for Pain "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."

• Pun...
• November 13, 2017

Ketorolac for Pain "So, tonight I decided to go to an E.R. for my extremely awful wisdom tooth pain that started about 4-5 days ago. I've not eaten solid foods in 3 days because of it... and the nurse comes in and gives me the shot in my arm. First of all, why give someone a shot that causes pain when they're already in pain? It felt like the nurse pulled my shoulder out of place when she injected me. I literally could not move my arm for like 20 or so minutes. So yeah, tooth hurt less because I was busy with the awful shoulder pain. Second, did absolutely nothing for my wisdom tooth pain. Now, I'm having pain in my kidney area and soaking in a hot bath trying to figure out why I'd been given this shot and 800 mg of ibuprofen when it clearly says not to mix."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2017

Ketorolac for Pain "I was given this medicine as an injection IM for severe migraine and inner ear pain. Nurse literally hit my nerve doing the injection, causing pain so bad I can hardly walk even 4 hours since the shot, and it had zero effect on my migraine. Now I am having explosive diarrhea. Never taking this drug ever again."

• pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2020

Ketorolac for Pain "I have a severe case of mono, and my tonsils swelled up to the point of not being able to swallow, talk, and could barely breathe. Was in 9/10 pain, and swallowing felt like swallowing knives, which is very unbearable. I was given steroids and a Toradol shot to reduce swelling and for pain. The injection itself was very uncomfortable, but within 15 minutes, I was able to move and open my mouth, and it took away my pain to where I was finally able to swallow solid foods! I'd say it lasted about 6 hours. It did make me a little drowsy, which was nice because I hadn’t been able to sleep. My arm is still very sore from the injection, but it was so worth it!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2021

Ketorolac for Pain "I had an IV vitamin infusion about an hour after a root canal. She added Toradol to the IV. For the first day and a half, I had absolutely ZERO pain from the procedure. I could hardly even tell where I had several injections in my mouth. After a day and a half, I started noticing little aches and pains in my mouth from the injections and holding my mouth open for so long. This shows me that the Toradol worked amazingly well until it was all out of my system. I’ll have this done EVERY time I have painful dental work from now on!"

• Tim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2022

Ketorolac for Pain "Went in with low back pain from a sprain. Dr. gave me a shot of Toradol. I felt good for about 5-10 minutes until I tried getting back in my car. It took about 30 minutes of pain before I could even sit comfortably enough to drive home. Couldn’t even tell the Dr. about it because the place had just closed. I’m not sure this drug is doing anything positive for my pain. If anything, I think it’s making it worse. Glad it works for some people."

• Lis...
• December 25, 2017

Ketorolac for Pain "This medication worked so well that I can tolerate the horrid burning of my nose that seemed to penetrate all through my head and into my ears. It is awful but does not compare to the pain of a migraine headache. I was completely shocked by the results, I can actually go about my life as opposed to being confined to my bed and dark room, dry heaving from the pain and light and smell sensitivity. Trust me, 5 minutes of burning brain is welcomed compared to the results of this medication."

• Sob...
• January 6, 2016

For Pain "I have had chronic migraines for 15 years, they became daily about 10 years ago. None of the triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, etc.) work for me, nor do a lot of others. I was prescribed Stadol, which is highly addictive and has a fast tolerance rate, and after that, I did not believe Toradol could work, I relied solely on narcotics, despite rebounds. I would be given Toradol in the urgent care, and it didn't work (as I believed it wouldn't!) After the doctors stopped giving me Stadol, and a couple of years later I tried Toradol... only this time I told myself it would work... it has been my miracle drug ever since. It isn't easy to do deep IM on myself, and sometimes it really hurts, but I have only had to go to the ER once in the past 18 months."

• lan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "I used Sprix today for a migraine that’s been going on for about 4 months. I hated it, I tilted my head down and did as it said, but still, my nose burned so bad. And after that, it dripped into my throat, which hurt even worse, I wanted to cry. This lasted for about 20 minutes, and it didn’t even bring me any migraine relief."

• Lla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "Received IM injection. No relief of pain. Caused pain, paresthesia, hyperesthesia, and numbness from hip injection site to lateral knee. This persists 6 weeks later. Experienced nausea and violent vomiting for 12 hours as well. I will not take this again."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2021

For Pain "Wow, I have taken all kinds of pain relievers and take Oxycodone 4 times a day. Hurt my knee and heel by missing a step on my ladder, and my daily pain pills for fibromyalgia and chronic back pain don’t even touch my other pain. So, I went to my doctor, he sent me to be checked for a blood clot because of the swelling. They found no clot with ultrasound, went back the next day with severe pain in my knee and heel. He said, “Let’s try a Toradol injection 60 mg,” and yes, it hurt and burned like fire going in, but within less than 30 minutes, I could feel a difference, and for 2 hours, no pain. Couldn’t believe how I waited 4 weeks thinking it would stop hurting. I’m telling you I was experiencing some of the worst pain I’ve had in years and years thanks to my doctor and Toradol, I’m no longer in pain. 12 hours later, I went back to work without throbbing pain."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2019

For Pain "I received a shot into the muscles of my mid-back. Now there is a cord-like lump along the injection site and it is extremely painful. I’ve had the pain now for 5 days and counting. I will not get another injection of the medication again."

• dor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2019

Ketorolac for Pain "Toradol makes me feel pretty strange and out of it for a few days. It works for post-procedure pain, but I honestly don't know if it's any more effective than just taking ibuprofen. Regardless, I'd rather deal with a headache after my procedure than feel weird and in pain for a few days."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "I was in #9+ pain after a cervical (spine) nerve cauterizing procedure, (in addition to migraine) and was highly distressed to get zero pain relief. The drive/additional nausea/pain/stress to get the Toradol shot caused worse pain than if I'd known Toradol was the only remedy offered. Toradol is not effective for me at all!"

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

Ketorolac for Pain "They gave me this Toradol shot, and man, this shot hurt me. I couldn't move my arm for an hour! And really didn't feel significant relief, I swear the shot was not worth my time!"

• KMP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

Ketorolac for Pain "I was given the injection IM, and while the actual medication hurt while going in, it did not relieve my pain at all, nor did it make me sleepy."