Toradol for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• ICE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2018

"I had a heart attack in March 2018. In the hospital, they were giving me morphine for pain. I hated the way it made me feel, and it did nothing for the pain. After a day of morphine, I asked that I be given something else, thus my introduction to Toradol. I wish I'd known about Toradol before being given morphine. It made me feel so much better, without the horrible side effects of morphine."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

"Ketorolac (Toradol) is the ONLY medicine that provides me relief during a fit of migraines. It doesn't relieve physical body pain such as sore muscles in my back or neck area, however, it relieves almost all of my migraine-related pain and symptoms. For example, when I get migraines, my neck will start to hurt, my eyes will go crazy, I'll get tunnel vision and specs everywhere, and eventually, it goes into a full blur. I get disoriented (not dizzy), very confused and slow... I can't focus because of the throbbing feeling under my skull, and eventually, I get sick and throw up. Ketorolac will help with all of those symptoms and make them disappear, except for the neck pain. I will be feeling clearheaded, have my vision back, and no pressure in my skull."

• Jac...
• February 11, 2013

"I am 30 years old. I had multiple composite spinal injuries 15 years ago. The aches and pains are unbearable. I started taking anti-inflammatories about 2 years ago. I started getting injections every month of Toradol and 'Depo' something. I am almost off all pain meds, I mean, I still have bad days, but I can function again."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2013

"Severe arthritis in my breastbone, spine, both knees, left ankle, and neck! Went to the ER after almost a week of pains in my chest, was given an injection! It burned at first, but afterwards no pain, but felt a little sick to the stomach later!"

• she...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2013

"The injection hurt, was a very big sting and burning sensation. I was hoping for relief sooner and longer, but it did neither. I got the shot about 4 pm, was able to move my arm without pain about 5 pm, and was back to hurting before 6 pm."

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

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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!"

• Jos...
• February 13, 2025

"It’s interesting reading the reviews on here about Toradol. It’s quite effective in reducing pain. Many people on here love to hate the drug since it’s not an opioid. They just want their Dilaudid and morphine, and when they don’t get it, they throw a hissy fit. No wonder why the opioid crisis is so bad. Just take a gander at these Toradol reviews and notice how desperate these people are. It’s sad."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2010

"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

"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!"

• Lov...
• May 14, 2013

"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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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)."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• JD1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 10, 2022

"I've been prescribed this medication numerous times. Doctors in NL are not allowed to treat based on patient history and must follow guidelines, therefore, the only medications they can prescribe in emergencies are Toradol and Flexeril. This medication did not, and does not, relieve my pain, unfortunately."

• Pun...
• November 13, 2017

"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."

• TJ1...
• July 18, 2016

"I received this injection last night at the VA hospital in Philadelphia. I just couldn't deal with peripheral neuropathy pain anymore. I hate narcotic medicine, so this was a great alternative, it took a lot of pain away. I still feel light tingles, but nowhere near what I was feeling prior. I have an MRI done to see where my nerve is trapped. I hope it's something I can resolve permanently. My girlfriend asked me to describe the pain, and I told her basically it's a never-ending root canal, and she immediately felt horrible for me. I urge people who have this not to delay treatment, it just gets unbearable, but this shot does work decently. However, it won't last more than a couple of days, so make sure you get scripts for meds needed until you get the MRI done."