Tramadol 50mg causing gaseous abdominal and stomach pain, bad enough to send me to hospital?

I see this is an old thread but I have been taking tramadol off and on for a month. I’m feeling awful. Thought was constipation but now have severe pain in upper right abdomen. Relieved with a hot pack and laying down but then starts again. Could this be the tramadol??

Many medications can cause this problem whether it starts right away or after awhile. Many medications should be taken with food to help alleviate the problem. And some foods, like broccoli can aggravate the problem.
My doctor gave me bentyl to help and also told me to take a good probiotic. Both have helped tremendously.

Hello all. I have been on Tramadol for many years now for a leg injury. I know I have abused the drug sometimes taking upwards of 10 over the course of a day. However since the lockdown and a slower pace of life I have managed to cut down to 6 a day without finding it too difficult so am feeling quite proud of myself!
I also take Esomeprazole for gastric reflux but despite taking this daily I still often have unpleasant indigestion particularly in the afternoon/late evening. Reading other comments here makes me wonder if there could be a link with the Tramadol even though I am now managing to take less. I take Laxido for constipation which works pretty well so I don't think it's that. I have also tried changing my diet over the last few years but that hasn't really helped with the gastric problem either
Certainly seems to be a pattern here with a few of us!

I have exactly the same problem been on buprenorphine patch for 2yrs. and oramorph with no relief just gives me constipation and a sore anus just been given tramadol and diazepam sometimes tramadol works but also gives constipation this has been going on for five years now doctors saying I need psychiatrist but I know it’s not going to do any good as I’m convinced it’s a bowel problem but no one listens. got to stage now when eating gives me stomach pains so I’m thinking of ending it all just can’t go on and at 83 yrs old they just seem to ignore you hope you find something that helps good luck

THANK YOU!!! I’ve been suffering with horrible bouts of abdominal pain for 4 years. Never got an explanation other than the ridiculous “constipation” crap! Constipation doesn’t occur after the pain of said constipation! I just lie around for two or three days with no ability to eat because of the pain! I’m going to discontinue and see what happens!
Has yours stopped since you stopped taking tramadol?

Do you think it could be constipation? Most opioids (and Tramadol, while not a true opioid, is considered "opioid like" and does cause constipation) You might want to increase your water intake and perhaps take a stool softener on a regular basis with an occasional laxative to keep things moving. It may help to take something like omeprazole if it is a stomach issue but it sounds more like an intestinal issue. Constipation, in some people, doesnt manifest quickly. Some people have problems within days and in others, it can take a month or two before their system gets backed up. Are your stools hard and dry? If yes, then try treating constipation more often.

Hi, have you had any lifestyle changes recently that could contribute to the stomach problems you are experiencing? Dietary changes, new medications, a stressful time in your life? Have you considered asking your doctor to prescribe another medication alongside the Tramadol to ease your stomach related symptoms, such as Omeprazole? I think it would be worth a try? If however this continues you really need to think seriously about discontinuing the Tramadol. Believe me, i know how hard it is! I've done it twice. I can offer you advice to get you through it, things i've learned from experience. But take Pledge's comment to heart also, a medication can be used to protect you from the withdrawals if you decide to stop. What dose are you currently taking?

Hello Sylenced__1 Your doctor might be able to prescribe another drug along with the Tramadol if you decide to stop the Tramadol. This might help ease the withdrawl which I know are and can be extremely harsh. Regards pledge