Tramadol for Fibromyalgia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been using Ultram (tramadol) for over 8 years for my fibromyalgia pain. I started on it for a shoulder and neck injury, and it worked so great, I have been able to stay on it. In those 8 years I have actually lowered my dose by less than half, and get through a day on 75 mg. It keeps me working. I can not take it late in the day or it keeps me from sleeping well. If you are in pain, moderate to BAD days, I suggest you try it in moderate levels. It will not help for headaches for me. Stopping to take it will produce withdrawal symptoms after a time. Be prepared to go through a miserable, cranky day. Good luck, and feel well."

• Tea...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 15, 2017

"I have had fibromyalgia for 14 yrs. My second Dr. put me on Tramadol 50 mg every six hrs or so, and Ultram 300 mg slow release at night. I also take Celexa for depression. This combination gave me my life back. I would not have survived without these med's the pain was too intense."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2010

Ultram (tramadol) "I was previously diagnosed with Lupus after a few miscarriages. Now for the past 16 years I am being treated for fibromyalgia. I've been on Ultram for 15 years. I take 1 to 1-1/2 tablets every 4-6 hours 3 x's day. It has enabled me to stay working full time outside the home with very few side effects. I can always tell if I forget to take them as I start feeling the joint pain real bad and no energy. It has been an absolute life saver for me."

• RiceC...
• April 2, 2017

"Twenty plus years with Fibromyalgia and depression. Pristiq works best as my antidepressant. Tramadol very helpful for early morning stiffness, muscle pain. It takes about 30 minutes to work. Northstar manufacturer capsule does not allow me to nap in the afternoon for some reason which I like and is my only (positive) side-effect. Zydus manufacture pill makes me sleepy by afternoon and a headache. I would advise trying different manufacturers although the inactive ingredients don't seem to be very different. I wonder about that. I was four years on oxycodone 10 mg and although I was able to work, it definitely had more of a "narcotic" effect and not as helpful as Tramadol. I am not susceptible to addiction and had no trouble withdrawing from oxycodone."

• 1234533
• January 9, 2017

"Switching to tramadol has given me my life back. My pain is not gone, but it no longer is a significant interference in my day to day life. I had previously been on about 100mg of Codeine/day for a year prior and it had not even compared to the relief tramadol gives me. Also helps when I have tension headaches. I've been on 50-100mg/day for about 9 months now, with minor tolerance buildup since the first month. No withdrawal effects if I go off of it for a few days, either. No noticeable side effects, though I'm lucky in that I don't frequently have bad side effects."

• MikeS...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2018

"Tramadol is pretty useless unless you have a anti-inflammatory with it. You can't take ibuprofen for years but you can for a while. I myself have found frankincense to be a magnificent anti-inflammatory. When it comes to not having any side effects at all. It reacts with the Tramadol just like percocet has Tylenol in it. It actually works. I really didn't want percocet or any other narcotics like that I'm going to be forced to have a narcotic like Tramadol. Gabapentin and other nerve medications give me severe side effects. Try to frankincense and tramadol together. I even make my own I buy a bag of frankincense and put it in capsules so that there's no other ingredient in there. I take three capsules with the Tramadol. Now with severe fibromyalgia I can get away with 75 mg with frankincense."

• oxoxx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2012

"With irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, I try and take as few medicines as possible. Tramadol works great for me. Sometimes I will only take 1/2 a (50mg) pill and it will make a difference - less pain, a slight mood elevator, and NO irritable bowel problems."

• Lauren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2024

"I am still getting used to the loss of appetite, but as far as pain goes, it is effective for my fibromyalgia. I have tried every medication but always had terrible side effects. I am taking it 30 minutes before activity. It does help to ease pain enough to manage through with fewer complaints about pain, which allowed me to enjoy activity better, thus creating a better quality of life."

• Ellen...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 12, 2017

"2017 marks my 21st year on Ultram. Initially it was prescribed for migraines. I was later diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and continued on Ultram, as it eased the stiffness and difficulty of movement. Soon enough I needed more than prescribed. My doctor took it away for 8 horrific months. Withdrawal never let up. Weakness, crying, vomiting, MDD. I used those 8 months for research, eventually coming up with proof that Ultram was the drug of choice for FMS. My doctor gave it back in a lower dose, and a different medication to control withdrawal. Next step was bloodwork in a genetics lab. I metabolize Ultram 4x faster than average. Now I'm over 50, using Ultram as a mood stabilizer. It can be psychologically addictive; caveat emptor!"

• Tooma...
• December 1, 2018

"I have a complex history of autoimmune problems and fibromyalgia. I had tried multiple different medications including NSAIDs, tricyclics, SSRIs, lyrica, and cymbalta. What worked best for years was low dose oxycontin 5-10mg twice a day. My doctor suggested long-acting tramadol, because she knew I was worried about the anti-oxycontin push by government agencies and misinformed doctors and worried oxycontin would be made illegal ( other schedule II narcotics like fentanyl and methadone made me too tired to function). Tramadol worked even better than oxycontin. Both agents caused constipation, Ultram at 300mg a day caused twice as much ( based on how many senna pills I needs to take). Both agents caused insomnia, tramadol caused more ( I needed 5mg ambien to sleep with low dose oxycontin but I need 10 mg with tramadol 300mg long acting). Now I am told there is a manufacturer shortage of tramadol and hope I will not have to go back to oxycontin."

• Becky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2023

"My husband had horrible fibromyalgia symptoms until he started taking Tramadol and Cymbalta. He got his life back, even started jogging again and now his rheumatologist told him he can’t take Tramadol anymore. I’m so confused. It’s the difference between him living a normal happy life or him living in pain and disabled."

• Polly
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 2, 2019

"Tramadol seems to be the only medication so far that helps with my fibro pain. I do get side effects (feeling "dopey", difficulties concentrating and difficulties with sleeping), but through trial and error I have worked out that a daily dose of 50 mg taken in the evening (often combined with paracetamol) works reasonably well and keeps side effects to a minimum. When I have a serious flare, I go up to 3 x 50 mg per day, but then I cannot work as I feel too stoned. I am reluctant to take it permanently due to the risk of dependency, but for the moment, I am just glad that it is exists. I do not want to take duloxetine due to the common withdrawal problems and problematic long-term effects, and unfortunately, I cannot tolerate pregabalin; I will try amitriptyline soon. Lidocaine patches seem to help only with superficial pain. I find alternative treatments (supplements, TENS, acupuncture, massages, yoga and mindfulness) helpful, but they are just not effective enough."

• Colleen
• June 21, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "I just thought that I'd add this comment for you. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, hepatitis, and lupus. But before my diagnoses, with no insurance, I went to the hospital when I couldn't take the pain anymore and was prescribed Ultram 50mg 2x a day. At first I took 1 and then another and so on until I reached six in a 4 hour period. When it finally started working it hit me like a ton of bricks. Needless to say I was pain free. So my advise is start with 2 and wait, it just not an instant relief like codeine. Unfortunately your body does become immune to its effects within abut 3 months. Now I am taking 4 roxicodone a day and also adjusting to that quickly too. Good luck to all of you."

• tye
• March 12, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been taking ultram for 5 years now. I take it to help with the chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia. It is the only drug that I have taken that allows me to perform tasks without experiencing extremely intrusive pain. I am 27 years old and without this medication I do not believe I could have reached the goals that I have today."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2011

Ultram (tramadol) "Fourteen years on Ultram, initially prescribed for migraine relief. As a painkiller, it has never worked for me. However, there is a little rider attached to the medicine information when I pick it up from the pharmacy about how it may be used for purposes other than pain relief. For me, it keeps my joints fluid (I now have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia), and most definitely acts as a mood elevator. No high or buzz, but a feeling of stability. Because I metabolize ALL medicines at a high rate, it takes more 50mg tablets than the FDA recommends to get relief. Wears off fast, but one dose in the morning seems to keep me stable. Also I cannot sleep without it. So many, many different reactions to the same medicine."

• nocturn
• April 17, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "I was taking Ultram ER 100 mg once a day along with Lyrica with no real relief. My doctor upped my Ultram to 200 mg once a day and I feel much better. I can't believe the difference the dosage makes. Off course, being time release it does take a while to kick in, but I found I can work a longer day sometimes."

• Urs-red
• November 18, 2008

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been in pain for more than 18 years and used to live on Ibuprofen when I wasn't diagnosed. Finally 2 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and prescribed Tramadol (Ultram). It was wonderful. I could move so much better than ever before. My pain seemed to be controlled. However, I quickly realised that the medication only lasted for 4 hours every time. Then the pain would creep back stronger than before. "

• JAC-64
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 27, 2017

"I have tried most prescriptions for fibromyalgia since diagnosed almost 20 years ago without much success. My current regime includes Cymbalta, Nucynta, and Tramadol with Oxycodone as needed for BTP. This combination has proven very effective."

• TheZool
• June 20, 2011

Ultram (tramadol) "I take 100 mg of Ultram as soon as I get up in the morning. It really does help in a prophylactic way. If I don't take it for some reason, I can tell within a couple of hours because my nerves start tingling. I also take 100 mg later on during the day, and I have found Ultram to be the best help that I can take on a regular basis."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2010

Ultram (tramadol) "Today I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I've had this since I was 12 yrs old and my family doctor never would believe me that I have pain everywhere. I've lost 38 pounds and he finally woke up and sent me to a lovely rhuematologist. He gave me 50mg Ultram 3x day, Lyrica 50mg 2x daily and amitriptyline 25mg 1 at bedtime. All that said I have found tramadol works like a charm. It helps me cope with the pain and I feel young again instead of 98 yrs old. "

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2010

Ultram (tramadol) "I started taking Tramadol for undiagnosed knee pain about ten years ago. It was a miracle. I was actually able to walk for most of the day without pain. I finally had knee surgery, so I only had to take it a couple times a week. Then, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 5 years ago and had brain surgery, which I have had many bad effects from. The tramadol and also Percocet get me through my days. I want to kiss whoever created the tramadol."

• Momma
• October 19, 2016

"Once the Doctors discovered I had Fibro I celebrated. For years between my severe sleep apnea, chronic fatigue and Fibro I did not know what was wrong with me. I slept an average 15 plus hours a day. As with many of you my family and friends did not know what to think. The Doctors are still trying to work out a prescription plan for me. I tried cymbalta and I strongly suggest those with Fibro stay away from it and the other two they are experimenting on patience with Fibro. For now we are all guinea pigs and it appears there are thousands more every year being dx with Fibro. So, I asked WHY? No One Knows. Is it our GMO foods, our air, our water, pollution causing so much pain in our body? Again, no one knows. So far Tramodol is not working."

• truew...
• June 3, 2010

"I have fibromyalgia. As one of the other people commented, sometimes the pain is so bad I wouldn't be able to function. I take 1-2 tramadol per day most days and on really bad days I take 4 spaced throughout the day. The pain isn't entirely gone but I think it also helps my mood too so I can deal with the pain. With it I am able to function well and keep a physically demanding job. Vicodin has no effect on me. I don't have any side effects from the Tramadol. I'm pretty bullet proof."

• Anonymous
• March 22, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "This medicine was useful at first then your body adjusts and you need more to make it work. Well they gave me more and I was also taking Prozac for anxiety, and Trazadone to help with sleeping. Turns this combination of antidepressantss and Tramadol can cause serious drug interactions, so if you feel that something is just not right speak to your doctor as I did. It saved my life."

• Alask...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 14, 2016

"I've been dx with Fibromyalgia. NSAIDs are not recommended as first line of pain relief. I'm on an SSRI, a migraine RX, sleeping aids, anti anxiety, a muscle relaxer. Slowly but surely my Dr has been increasing my dose. I am currently at max dose per my Dr, 2-50mg tablets 4 times a day. I can't say that it helps. Out of all my meds, I don't think any of it really helps. :-("