Tramadol for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• med...
• November 12, 2008

Tramadol "I had back surgery in 02, and I have severe leg and foot pain ever since. Since that time, I have been on Ultram and am pain-free. I know they just classified it as a narcotic, where I live, a year ago. It's a shame because I've been on it for 6 years and have never felt better. It is addictive because when I go for longer than 24 hours without it, I have withdrawals, but I've been on it for 6 years, so it is to be expected. I highly recommend this drug."

• Swe...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 16, 2019

"I asked my PA for something not addictive but I can take away the pain. I'm allergic to codeine and can't take it. I cannot take too many pain pills, it is just really bad for me, and this tramadol was a blessing to me. I have thinning bones, and with tramadol, I can move around and walk. Broken hip and kneecap broke. Old arthritis is here. They took away from me..."

• kyl...
• June 29, 2023

"The best medicine ever for pain and depression both! It works well. I've been on and off for about 7 years. It's a miracle pill if you find a good generic, some are horrible! But read your generic before you take it and look it up because I had one brand I wouldn't recommend. It's called Chat Unichem, it's horrible! The best brands, in my opinion, are Teva, Sun, and ACI!"

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2009

"62-year-old male with long-standing osteoarthritis. Under my doctor's supervision, tried many arthritis medicines with varying results. She took me off the one that worked best due to possible conflict with my heart disease. Now taking tramadol 50 mg as needed with good results. I occasionally have some symptoms which might be side effects, such as sweating, dizziness, interrupted sleep, decreased appetite, and others, but they are so mild and infrequent that I can ignore them. The dose works about an hour after taking and lasts for about 4 hours, giving me a major mood lift along with the absence of pain, a real spring in my step that lets me enjoy gardening, exercise, and work instead of just limping around. A major improvement in my life!"

• Cho...
• January 29, 2019

"Over the past few years, I have been dealing with back pain, specifically due to spinal arthritis. There had been times when merely trying to get up out of bed was a major ordeal. Various prescriptions were tried for inflammation and pain, but the one medication that seems to be consistently helpful is tramadol. What's interesting about the tramadol is that not only is it effective with the pain, but it also seems to have somewhat of a stimulating effect (for lack of a better description). I become a bit more lively, able to carry on with a busy day, more functional. As for side effects, constipation is a challenge but can be managed. Withdrawal does not seem to be as pronounced as some of the descriptions here, the most notable effect is tiredness, lack of energy for a couple of days if I skip the tramadol for several days. My best guess is that these reactions vary among individuals, but at least in my case, the benefits definitely outweigh the potential downsides of this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2015

"Tramadol is trash! They do not work! I suffer from pain due to chronic kidney stones and end up in the hospital often. I was given these. I am so pissed for having to pay for something that does not work. They do not care about my pain and just think that everyone is a drug abuser. I was on the yellow Vicodin that worked fine for my pain and never got addicted to it. Then these idiot doctors had to go and fix what wasn't broken."

• Nav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2016

"Works great for me, two 50 mg in the morning lasts all day and two 50 mg at night. I have lower back pain and my hip down my left leg. I like it better than oxycodone because it lasts a lot longer. Actually makes me happy, kind of euphoric feeling. Very relaxed."

• Tra...
• March 28, 2008

"Good med for moderate pain and can help with anxiety, but will cause headaches and constipation, but not as bad as opiates. The #1 problem is if you have to stop, then you MUST taper off over weeks, especially if taking a high dose over 200 mg a day or for more than 2 weeks, or you will experience some wild withdrawals, like not sleeping and tingling down to the tips of your fingers and other horrible feelings. If you're lucky to have it, you can take the drug LYRICA, and it will stop most of the withdrawals, especially the nerve tingling."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

"I had a knee replacement and was prescribed Tramadol 50 mg for post-op pain. The most worthless pain medicine in 50 years, 2 Tylenol 500 mg is better. I have had 5 nurses, a dozen PT reps, a PA, and at least 25 friends that have had some type of surgery refer that Tramadol is the worst pain medicine that has ever been given to them."

• Hap...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 20, 2014

"My shrink put me on this in 2010. I was overdue for a hip replacement, and it showed when I hobbled into his office! Combined with ketoprofen 75 mg (the best NSAID out there for pain), 100 mg twice daily got me through for 5 months until surgery. Excellent synergistic effect. I still take it with the NSAID since my spine is arthritic, and my knee is ready for replacement now. The problem is my family doc no longer prescribes NSAIDs because of heart and kidney concerns! He thinks 3 tramadol daily is sufficient!"

• Fun...
• January 19, 2010

Tramadol "I was in a car accident in April 2009. My doctor put me on Flexeril, hydrocodone, and ibuprofen. The hydrocodone helped me stay functional, but he took me off of them. I was very careful with taking them, but I guess he thought I didn't need them. So after that, I found out after talking to others that he should have sent me to an orthopedic. Well, I got a new doctor who referred me to an awesome orthopedic doctor. He checked me out and took me off the Flexeril and put me on Tramadol ER. He also referred me to a wonderful physical therapy wellness center. Tramadol has given me my life back!"

• Fus...
• October 31, 2015

"I have chronic back pain from psoriatic arthritis and fused SI joints. I also had rotator cuff surgery recently. I am prescribed 50 mg of tramadol every six hours. This medication gives me little to no relief. When I was prescribed Percocet initially, I experienced complete relief and could perform my job and daily activities, including golf, with no side effects. My quality of life was awesome. I have an extremely labor-intensive job, and I can barely move anymore. I am extremely frustrated with this medication, and my doctor will not prescribe any opioids because of the federal regulations, and some seniors are abusing the medication. I have MRI and X-ray results that verify my chronic pain. Still, no relief. Tramadol does not work."

• skl...
• August 9, 2017

"Started tramadol years ago as an add-on medicine with Vicodin (hydrocodone) from a car accident shoulder injury. I stopped taking it because the Vicodin did the job. Then doc told me that new prescribing procedures advised against taking tramadol with Vicodin. I switched to tramadol only 100 mg, and it works and lasts longer than Vicodin or even Percocet, and I have more energy. I also have chronic depression and anxiety, and tramadol does make that go away. It is an unusual drug and seems to work well for some and not good for others. I suppose some people lack the enzyme to convert or metabolize tramadol into the more effective O-desmethyltramadol, also known as Nucynta, so it doesn't work for them. Well. Have a nice day. No pain."

• bea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 6, 2015

"I'm allergic to codeine, and NSAIDs rip my stomach apart and cause GI bleeding, so this is what I take for pain: tramadol 50 mg, two or three per day. I broke my foot recently and was literally screaming in pain. Took Diclofenac, Tylenol, no relief. Took 100 mg tramadol and feel much better now. I had to get off Prozac to take this, but I'm glad I did. Prozac made me eat all the time, I put on 20 lbs. Tramadol actually suppresses my appetite, which is a plus. If you take this longer than a few months, make sure to taper off."

• Dee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 28, 2018

"So, I have an entire lumbar spinal fusion due to a trauma. I spent many years on OxyContin and oxycodone. I've also tried hydrocodone, fentanyl patches, etc. Tramadol 50 mg tabs at 2 pills 3 times a day does better for my pain than the 80 to 100 mg of oxy or any other 'hard narcotic.' Tramadol actually takes my pain down to a tolerable level and allows me to function. I have a career in the medical field 'emergency O.R.' and many know how testing that can be on the back, hunched over that bed for hours! Tramadol gave me my life back! Now, I do get kind of itchy from it from time to time, especially if I've taken the med too close together or if I hadn't eaten first. Other than that, it's great."

• kat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 15, 2015

"I have been on Prozac, Gabapentin, and Prozac for many years. I have been on the same dose of tramadol for the last 6 years, I take the 50 mg tablets. I take 2 pills 4 times a day. The thing about any medicine is how well it works with our body chemistry. It lasts up to six hours. I'm not a zombie, I can take great care of my toddlers, and as we all know, toddlers drive you up the wall. I can still feel some of the pain, but it's not bad enough to keep me unhappy and unproductive. Oh, and if you become addicted to something, next time blame yourself for taking it wrong instead of blaming the meds!!! Lol."

• Lef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2013

"I went to an orthopedic surgeon due to carpal tunnel in my left hand, which is my writing, etc. hand. The doctor said surgery was the only way to go. I started doing research on the computer, adamant not to have surgery. A doctor prescribed me tramadol 50 mg. I took it for 3 weeks, 1x daily, and ate pineapples daily along with zinc, garlic, and muscle joint cream, and within a month, I am back to normal. It's amazing what you can learn."

• Tea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2018

Tramadol "For me, Ultram/Tramadol has saved my back, along with a muscle relaxer. I have whole spinal arthritis. I take as prescribed so I can stay on top of the pain. I'm going into my 2nd month, and for me, the two are a Godsend. Thank you."

• Roc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2015

"I have severe kidney stones and back and joint pain. I took Lortab for years. I wanted to get off the heavy-duty pain meds. My Dr. suggested tramadol 50 mg. I really had little hope it would help. I was shocked when it worked. I take 3 50 mg tabs a day. It gave me my life back. My Dr. told me to try it, and if it didn't work, I could go back to the Lortab. There's no need for that now. I only wish I discovered it sooner!"

• jim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2015

"CAUTION! Used tramadol 50 mg for back pain. Started with 1 tab a couple of days a week, eventually up to a tab per day, finally a tab per day and 2 tabs per day a couple of days a week. Withdrawal would kick in about 18-24 hours after the last dose. Lethargy, tired, felt like the flu. Took a tab, and within an hour felt great. Read about this as a potential problem, began to wean myself off. Took several months. Every step down resulted in the above withdrawal symptoms (but worse), and the most horrible part was the restless body (RLS, but all over) at night when trying to sleep. Felt ready to explode. After taking 1/4 tab per day for weeks, used some leftover partial Valium tabs to finally break free from tramadol. Avoid tramadol if at all possible - withdrawal is absolutely horrible."

• Big...
• September 20, 2018

"Was in an accident 12 years ago, ruptured 2 discs in my lower spine, a level 4 shoulder separation (basically my entire right shoulder exploded and had to be reconstructed), pinched nerve in my neck, and fractured my hip. I've been on Norco 10/325 and get 90 per month from my surgeon since the accident. I deal with a lot of pain on a daily basis, but the Norco always helped, and I took them as prescribed. In the last 2 years, thanks to the FDA and DEA, I have had to take pee tests every 3 months to show I am taking them as prescribed. I always pass the tests, but it's an extra $50 every time out of pocket. Every 6 months, I have to give a blood test, which is another $50. I have passed all tests every time. At my last visit to my doctor yesterday, my doctor advised me that a DEA agent came to his office and told my doctor that his office had been flagged by the DEA for prescribing patients opioid pain meds. Yesterday, I was immediately taken off Norco and put on tramadol 50 mg, which does nothing at all for my pain."

• Ksa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

Tramadol "Took severe pain away. Hand and neck arthritis. Take with 2 Tylenol or ibuprofen every other dose for best relief. Brand name Ultram 50 mg every 5-6 hours if needed. For me, took most pain away! Better than Vicodin and not sure why, but so happy I have it. Cons: occasional nausea and big-time constipation-take with laxative or Colace. I started the pill slowly-two 25 mg per day over a period of a week and worked up to 50 3 times per day over 3 weeks."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2010

Tramadol "I had an accident at work about 4 years ago, which injured my neck and back. After taking generic tramadol for a couple of years and constantly having to up my dosage, I saw a new doctor who switched me to 300 mg Ultram ER. What a difference! I have been taking it for 2 years now, and I can't imagine what I would do without it."

• Joh...
• December 5, 2012

"I have a bleeding disorder, so I can't take NSAIDs. Unfortunately, I also have arthritis and shoulder pain. I was taking Tylenol #3 but didn't like the mental clouding side effect. Tramadol has worked great for me. I take 100 to 300 mg a day, tending toward the 100 side, with 300 being for active weekends of running and biking (300 spread out in 3 doses, not all at once, obviously). This works really well. I'm giving it an 8 because of the side effects (constipation and dry mouth). I've skipped a couple of days with no problem and no overwhelming desire to take it (other than I hurt!)"

• Bet...
• December 29, 2019

"Tramadol was prescribed by the orthopedic surgeon who fixed my knee in 2011. He guaranteed it would not cause constipation or addiction. While it was helpful for the surgical pain to some degree, it wasn't enough to allow me to complete physical therapy. It gave me abdominal pain and a permanent megacolon with constipation. It gave me headaches and increased my shoulder pain. Never lowered pain from arthritis/fibromyalgia better than 9 down to 7. I quit that awful drug in 2014 on my own, and the detox was horrific."