Tramadol for Chronic Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Bunker
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2018

"Tramadol XR 200mg has given me back my life . I'm 60 years old, have severe osteoarthritis and no cartridge in either my knees or hips. I can no longer take tylenol or ibuprofen or naproxen (kidneys & liver). When I tried tramadol xr, almost instantly my pain went from 100% down to 15%. I have never felt "loopy" on it. I do not care about possible side effects or addictions. IT WORKS and I DO NOT ache 24 hrs a day anymore."

• Bee
• September 6, 2016

"I take this for severe back pain and a herniated disc in my neck. I take them only when I'm out of percoscet. They do Nothing for pain. They don't make me tired, high, happy, reduce any pain. They don't help anything. Sometimes I'll get a headache from them. These are given by doctors too scared of the DEA to actually help people in pain. It's a shame what has happened to the American healthcare system and our government. People who need help, can't get it. That's what these pills are, a placebo to not help you."

• justme
• December 31, 2015

Ultram (tramadol) "This medication is about as strong as aspirin or ibuprofen. If you take them longer than a few weeks you will also end up with withdrawal worse than any other narcotic pain reliever. It can make you sick to your stomach and if your prescribed too much it can cause severe seizures. If you've never been on any other opiate pain relievers it may work for a bit but I'd use extreme caution in doing so."

• xanam
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2014

"I have Temporomandibular joint disorder which is Chronic and very painful. I asked the doctor for something for pain and he wrote tramadol. It has been very helpful more so than hydrocodone. I recommend it to anyone. The only negative side effect I've experienced is slight constipation."

• aMgar
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2017

Ultram (tramadol) "I've been living with chronic pain now for over 5 yrs due 2 DJD, Rhuematoid Arthritis, 5 Herniated Discs in my neck, 2 in my Lumbar Spine. I started seeing a Pain Management Neurologist and between Trigger point injections, Prednisone as needed, Tramadol 200mg-400mg a day if needed I was finally able to function again. There wasn't any side effects that occurred while I took it and I found this medication extremely effective. It never removed my pain completely but did allow me to function again. As anyone w/chronic conditions we must learn to live with some pain. There's no natural or man made Opiate in Tramodol but it works similarly as a drug that contains an Opiate. I was on this drug on/off for almost 3 yrs and no addiction issues."

• Chels...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2016

"Tramadol is my miracle drug! 50mg 4-6 times a day but usually only need about 3 for my chronic pain. It doesn't keep me up at night like other opiates (i've tried many others) but what I love most about Tram's is that they aren't as addicting as the other opiate pain meds on the market! Take 1 tramadol and the pain goes away! Not to mention it puts me in a great mood- not like a "high" or euphoria but almost like what an antidepressant should do- or a mood enhancer. I don't find it addicting as it is extremely mild, but it definitely gets the job done. I've been on it for months and i'm so glad I asked my dr to switch me from Oxycodone to these. Tramadol also helps with my anxiety too! Only downside is that they give me headaches sometimes."

• gkk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2016

Ultram (tramadol) "After taking 15 mg oxycodone for 3 months for my back pain, Dr. decided to put me on 100 mg of tramodol every 6-8 hours as needed. After taking this medicine for only a week, I find it does Nothing for my pain, not even a little. I find taking this medicine for pain is a waste of money as well as whatever it does to your liver. Whoever approved this drug for pain, has never had to take it for pain. Absolutely worthless."

• Sandr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 24, 2019

"I was prescribed tramadol 50mg 4 x daily for my IC. Which is a bladder disease that is painful. Doc told me it may take 7 or 8 hours and 2 doses to feel relief. And that was exactly what happened. I had been in pain for a couple years and finally felt better. I've been on 300 ER for 13 years now and this makes life worth living. If I miss my morning dose,I know in a couple hours but it rarely happens that I forget."

• august
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2014

"I have chronic pain due to trauma injuries to my shoulder and elbow (implant). I also have moderate - severe back pain due to spondylothesis. I have had these problems for 5 to 10 years. I was taking oxycodone 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours and that managed my pain pretty well, reducing it from an 8/10 down to 0/10 to 3/10 depending on whether I took the medication before the pain got too intense. I was then switched to Tramadol 50 for a holiday from the opioid. The Tramadol did not provide ANY pain relief. I did experience the brain zaps that can be common with SNRI medication and that was after only 11 days (they become more frequent and intense with increased dose and period). I discontinued Tramadol after 13 days."

• kj1219
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2016

"I have had chronic pain and peripheral neuropathy of the legs and feet for about 4 years, a lovely gift I received just before my 40th birthday that eventually landed me in the hospital in so much pain that my blood pressure was dangerously high. I had been put on every pain med imaginable, including fentanyl and dilaudid, which made me terribly sick. Fast forward 4 years and my PCP wanted me to try tramadol in conjunction with my gabapentin 600 mg 3x/day and clonidine 0.1 mg 3x/day. So far it has been a miracle. I can finally put on my sneaks and take long walks again, go biking and shop without having to sit on a bench every 10 minutes. I was prescribed 50 mg of tramadol 2x/day but so far I've only taken it once a day and that's all!"

• racin...
• June 21, 2017

"6 years ago my pain became unbearable chronic pain and my life was contained to a recliner chair I am 68 now after 6 years I am taking tramadal 6 to 8 a day 50 mg. I am able to work part time, bowl once a week and attend my grand kids graduation. Now the gov got involved and reduced my dosage. Tell that to my chronic pain there throwing the baby out with the bath water so to speak we elders are forced to look elsewhere for relief what can I do to stop this insanity?"

• OGirl
• February 11, 2015

Ultram ER (tramadol) "Could not stay on Norco long term. Tried the IR, Tramadol but it did nothing. The Tramadol ER was very very different and works wonderfully. I rarely experience head pain over a 3-4 pain scale. I take this daily, every morning 100mg."

• Sunny...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 19, 2014

"I have degenerative spinal damage which in turn has also caused osteoarthritis in my back. I wake up stiff as a board and in pain. And I suffer from an overall achy feeling throughout the day. Tramadol has been a God-send (quite literally). I take 50mg first thing in the morning. And then a 2nd pill if my pain is greater that day. It only took a week or two to adjust and not feel like a zombie or sleepy. These work wonders for my pain and stiffness, and I have no side effects. Tramadol, I swear by. I'd be in excruciating pain without them, or have to deal with all the risks and effects of having to take heavy duty pain medicines. I recommend."

• Jud
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 13, 2019

"I have constant severe pain from familial pancreatitis. I've taken opiates for over 20 years. In the early years I was prescribed tramadol but was switched to high morphine doses but this made me feel very Ill. Over the last couple of years I've tapered my morphine use and switched back to tramadol. I've found that although it doesn't resolve the pain, a tramadol dose of 200mg per day takes the edge of the pain and makes it bearable. This dose doesn't give me side effects and has allowed me to sleep all night for the first time in years. Although not ideal it is the best opiate painkiller I've used."

• LaLaL...
• February 4, 2017

"I have taken Tramadol off and on for more than 12 years. For me it works, not to mitigate my chronic pain, but to change my attitude about my pain. I have been on 50 mg x 2 daily - not excessive. My PC doctor has decided that I've had enough, and didn't refill. I went for more than a week without recently to prove to myself that there wasn't a physical dependence. I had a whole lot of pain, as usual, but my attitude wasn't terrific about it. NSAIDS just tear my gut apart after 2.5 days, so I don't know what to do. Maybe find a new PCP? Nobody had a problem prescribing this medication before it became scheduled."

• Birdie...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 20, 2017

"I've been taking Tramadol 50 mg 4x day for 15+ years with no side effects, and very good results. I have chronic sciatica, acute scoliosis, stenosis, and arthritis of the spine causing inflammation with swelling in the lumbar area. I was living with incredible pain till my PCP suggested Tramadol. What a relief it has been for me. When needed, I use Ibuprofen for the swelling and inflammation. It has given me the return to my active life, which includes aerobics, strength training, QiGong and TaiChi. I have found acupuncture and leg massage the answer for restless legs."

• HMFM
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2018

"I have been on several meds for pain, to include hydrocodone, patches ect. I wanted off all of it. I felt like a zombie. I went on the ER version of Tramadol 300mg and it changed my life. I am alert, awake, I can function and my mood has improved. I am off of everything except this medication. Give it a try, if its offered. It really does make a difference."

• Aarcuri
• September 10, 2015

Ultram (tramadol) "It's a great alternative for people with stomach issues as it causes no GI upset. You do have to eat, it can make you nauseous if you don't, but I can't tolerate anti depressant or strong opiates, so this does the trick for moderate chronic pain. Not a good choice for severe pain or post surgery."

• Vrubr...
• August 10, 2018

"I have 9 fractures to 5 ribs all within 1.5 months all due to a chronic cough from an extremely extensive case of Sarcoidosis in my lungs, entire lymph system, entire skeletal system, spleen, liver, skin. After visiting the ER 3 times and an urgent care center (FL law will only allow a 3-day opioid prescription), I was sent to a pain management doctor. The pain management dr gives me a prescription for Ultram . I cannot understand why any doctor would ever prescribe this useless joke of a pain medicine. I took it years ago for a different issue and it did nothing. Since I had so much left over back then, I tried to use it to get rid of a headache, nope, couldn't even work on a headache. The government needs to leave us and our personal medical issues to us and our doctors. If a person has an addictive personality, they will find any way to get their drugs. I shouldn't be persecuted for their addictive tendencies"

• Jilly...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 19, 2018

Ultram ODT (tramadol) "I have lupus, fibromyalgia and graves disease along with severe chronic depression and OCD. Tramadol does NOTHING to improve my quality of life. I'm 58, in pain always and cannot get a real pain killer!!! My life sucks. Can't enjoy anything from my grandchildren, to being on our boat in the summer. I even hurt when I'm cold! I want percocet or oxycodone...."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2024

"I take 100mg in the morning and another at night. I'm just wondering, has anyone's weight been affected by this drug? I've tried dieting and counting calories, but my weight won't shift. Because of this, I'm ready to come off them and stick to co-codamol. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks."

• Patrick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

Tramadol Hydrochloride ER (tramadol) "Tramadol is ineffective for my chronic pain. I've been given six times more Tramadol to replace morphine. Tramadol is a poor substitute for chronic pain relief and copays are more than three times more expensive."

• KKano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2019

"8 years ago I began having lower back pain. Didn't have insurance so toughed it out on OTC meds. Fast forward 3 years, had insurance and started a journey of trying to get a handle on pain relief. I was on Oxycontin, Percocet, Fentanyl patches, then Morphine ER. While they all helped to a degree and allowed me to function, I could always feel the underlying pain. Then I was laid off, lost insurance, and used up savings trying to pay for scripts. Stopped all meds, withdrawal was a dirty dog to deal with and I had to deal with the pain best I could. Moved to a new state, have insurance again, Dr. here has started me on Tramadol HCL 50 mgs 4 times a day. Took my first doses today and was shocked to find that I had nearly complete pain relief, I could function at my job, and I was in a happy mood vs. a pain mood. I have had a better result with Tramadol today than all those other "Hard" drugs. Tomorrow is a new day and hopefully I find that the Tramadol works just like it did today."

• Jackie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 31, 2024

"My doctor prescribed tramadol for my long-term (since my early 30s) arthritic pain. I was taking the strongest available over-the-counter medication but was finding sleep elusive. I asked my doctor for some sleeping tablets. He wasn't happy prescribing them but suggested tramadol as an alternative pain relief to the one I was using, paracetamol, etc. Thus, I have been taking tramadol for some 15 years and truly find it a wonder drug. It has allowed me to enjoy my grandchildren and partake in (most of!) their activities and enjoy my life, 80 years and counting, to the fullest extent."

• Charlie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 5, 2020

"I have been taking Tramadol slow release since 2007. I have been taking 400mg a day slow release since 2009 thats ten years. Thats 100mg SR every 6 hrs. I am now 70yo and still have the continuous, chronic neuropathic pain that started 10 years ago. I start the day with coffee and a long walk at 5am then attend to my chores. By midday I am fatigued and need to sleep. Exactly same routine every day. It is after the sleep in the afternoon the break thru pain is greatest. It seems I have tolerance to the drug and the morning exercise catches up in the afternoon..I have 20 tablets endone every 6 mths for breakthru pain so I have to be very disciplined not to use it up. Occasionally I will toss in one extra tramadol tablet if the pain is uncontrollable. I have started to get old age body pain which, the tramadol will not protect me from?. I don't understand this.. I am running out of alternatives. Break thru pain is crippling both mentally and physically. I cannot function with it."