Tramadol for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• rvs...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2013

"My primary gave me a prescription for tramadol after an ER visit from a sports injury. The ER gave me a narcotic, which caused stomach pain and a very depressed feeling the next day. I am very active physically every day: 5k, 18 holes of golf, swimming on a consistent basis, not all in one day. I must say tramadol is great because it does not slow me down. I take it in the afternoon, and it keeps me pain-free all night. If I stop it, very mild side effects a little like flu symptoms that do not last more than a day. Warning: do not take an SSRI with other depression meds or benzodiazepines because it can cause heart problems and cause an acute crisis of heart failure."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• kai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2014

"For relieving pain, especially after a surgery like TKR, I found tramadol very useful. However, as this medicine causes severe constipation, you should be careful in using it continuously. I am taking 50 mg only at night and trying to control pain with an NSAID during daytime."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!)"

• 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!"

• dan...
• January 6, 2009

Tramadol "I am now 19 years old. Two years out of high school, I severely broke my hand from a fight. I have never felt so much pain in my life. I underwent three surgeries, three plates and twenty-four screws later, my hand was somewhat normal, still a lot of pain. Now I'm getting ready to leave for the United States Air Force and cannot take narcotic pain medication. My doctor recommended 200 mg Ultram ER. It works wonders, and it doesn't show in my drug screening. I never thought I could take one pill a day and be pain-free."

• 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."

• Fra...
• June 12, 2013

"Tramadol has been a great help with my wrist pain. I have found it is important to take the dose before the pain starts. I use this product mostly at bedtime and sometimes if the pain gets too much for me during the day. It's nice to have a medicine I can use at work if needed without the issues of narcotics to make the pain stop, giving me focus on tasks at hand. Great product."

• 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."

• no...
• December 9, 2008

Tramadol "I take Ultram for degenerative changes in the lower lumbar spine (spinal stenosis, dry disc) and for neck pain from auto accidents and sterno and acromioclavicular joint pain from open-heart surgery. It is the only thing I have used that works and gives me 8 hours of sleep. I only take it when the pain gets intolerable and renders sleep impossible. Have no withdrawal, and the only side effect is constipation. I highly recommend Tramadol. It helped me more than anything else."