Tramadol for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Tph
• January 16, 2020

"Apparently up to 10% of the population has an enzyme..or lack of..that makes tramadol ineffective. No relief at all. Might as well take a M&M. Its addictive and habit forming so don't be fooled..that's why it's a controlled substance. It's all in how the dr prescribes it. Morphine is strong but at 100 mg dose but they also come in 10mg so that's a "low dose", it's all really how its dosed... Oxy down to hydrocodone. I read an article about a Harvard ED doc who said the best one was MSIR..morphine immediate release for even pain on a scale of 5 to 10. He will never use tramadol. And kids under 18 shouldn't even have it..that says something to me! I've seen 8 yr olds on Norco! Sorry all the bad people ruined it for the rest of us who need it for chronic pain or occasionally for acute pain."

• happy...
• October 2, 2008

Ultram (tramadol) "I have diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis with 24/7 all-over pain. My lower back pain is very severe and cannot be helped by surgery due to the extent of damage there. I am usually unable to walk due to the pain in my back, hips, knees, and leg muscles. I take Ultram 100. My doctor prescribed it, starting with 1 at night for 3 days, then 2 for 3 days, then up to 3 per day. I do fine with 2 and received an amazing amount of relief and sleep. I am very sensitive to pain medicine, very hard to take. I prefer to just take 1 now mostly and also take Ibuprofen during the day as well. It helps excessive pain and headache."

• Snort
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2012

Ultram (tramadol) "I fell at work on my knees and have had severe pain ever since. I have been using 50 mg Ultram (Tramadol) for about 3 months and I can honestly say that I am able to function at work and during my daily life. I have been on hydrocodone and Lortab and both of these medicines make me sleepy and just out of it all day. Ultram helps me quite well but after 5-6 hours I am ready to take another one. Dosage is 3 times per day/every 6-8 hours. My family is happy and so am I. I would recommend this medicine, it truly works."

• Suffe...
• December 9, 2019

"Was prescribed tramadol 50 mg took 2. 2 hours passed and still suffering. Drank plenty of water, ate an hour before. I have a lot of pain in different places. Daily, constant. 10 years worth. Tired of these doctors with these fake medicines. They don't care about our suffering, just money and liability. Over it..."

• Jack
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

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

• Grand...
• September 24, 2016

"I tried tramadol at the suggestion of my Dr as I don't like how Lortab etc makes me feel. It didn't seem to help though. Then I read somewhere to take it with an extra strength Tylenol. It's like a miracle. The two together worked so well for me. It was suggested that the combination of the two enhanced the effectiveness. It did for me."

• Jillo
• June 30, 2008

Ultram (tramadol) "Very few side effects. A little fatigue now and then, but you get that with fibromyalgia anyway. It has greatly improved my quality of life and attitude towards life in general. I'm a much happier person having limited pain now."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2008

Ultram (tramadol) "I've recently gone off Lortab and have started taking Ultram. Initially, I was worried about the side effects and with Lortab withdrawal (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well, this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back pain overall; everyone can tell the difference in me. I, too, can't be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So, we will see."

• Csyinde
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2017

Ultram (tramadol) "Dose not work only made me anxious and angry I wasted my money and my chance to not be in pain after surgery. Stop peddling this rubbish. All the Dr round here are prescribing it thanks to some pharmaceutical rep but you're ruining people's rights to quality of life. You know it does not work."

• Sweet...
• 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 to many pain pills it is just really bad for me and this Tramadol was a blessing to me. I have thinning bones and with Tramodol I can move around and walk. broken hip and knee cap broke.old arthritis is here. They took away from me..."

• johns...
• June 16, 2008

"I have been prescribed Tramadol for the past 5 years and it has completly relieved my back pain. I have stopped a few times, but the pain returned. Initially I took 2 x 50mg tablets a day, but now need 3 x 50mg a day to get the same relief. I had a feeling of euphoria and some anxiety side effects during the 1st year, but now these have gone and I just get the pain relief. I do have mild withdrawal symptoms if I discontinue the Tramadol, which I do every few months for a few days. The withdrawal is in the form of anxiety and an uncomfortable feeling for a couple of days, but nothing that I can not easily put up with. Breaking the continuity of use for a few days is good to prevent more severe withdrawal I believe, but Tramadol is still the best and most effective pain reliever I have tried and I plan to continue using it."

• young...
• April 28, 2009

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been on Ultram for 8 years and has made my life bearable. I have many spinal problems. Anklosing spondylitis, slipped discs, bambooing vertebra, degeneration. Been through eight surgeons no one could do anything practical but exploratory butchering. They were honest not wanting to play with it. This drug has been a life saver for me. No side effects. Even helps with tooth pain. I only need 1-2 per day and only use as a cushion not using everyday and only if I have an active day. No withdrawals at all."

• long...
• January 21, 2010

Ultram (tramadol) "I have been taking Ultram (200 mg a day) for several years now. I found that it does take the top of the pain down but doesn't give me great relief. I am finding it's effectiveness less and less and will be trying to wean off of it but withdrawal symptoms are pretty bad. Please be well aware of the dependency issue. "

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

"Tramadol are trash! They DO NOT WORK! I suffer with pain from chronic kidney stones and end up in the hospital often. And 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 had gotten addicted to them. Then these idiot doctors had to go and fix what wasn't broken."

• Ample
• August 16, 2015

"My experience with this drug is not a good one. I was taking tramadol for years and every few months had to up the dose. When I would run out because my body became use to drug I would take more and more to help with my joint pain. I would take 4 50 MG at a time 3 times a day. Which is not okay and experienced horrible side effects. I now have seizures at night and have been off the medicine for a while. The shakiness and nausea from not having the medication is sometimes unbearable. I also have tremors and moodiness as well as a zapping feeling in my brain. I would call this drug the devil. When you come off of it your pain is ten times worse than it was before. It's like it mimics the pain. It is very addictive and would not recommend it"

• takem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2020

"Tramadol disgusting. It ruins the lives of people. I know of someone who was on it and it made them psychotic and addicted. There entire life is stuffed up due to this medicine and it shouldn’t exist"

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

"I have been on prozac , Gabapentin and prozac for many years. I hve 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 u 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 u become addicted to something , next time blame yourself for taking it wrong instead of blaming the meds!!! Lol"

• Bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 30, 2016

"I was found to be type 2 diabetic after I went to the doctor complaining about pain in my feet and hands. My blood sugar was found to be at that time 500. They told me the pain was Diabetic Neuropathy. They tried several drugs that did not do very well and caused me to still be in pain and also dizzy. I had fallen and hurt my back. The back doctor gave me Tramadol. An unexpected outcome of that was that my foot pain went away ! I told my primary Doctor about it and she changed my medication to Tramadol. Tramadol is a Godsend to me ! It stops the pain and I don't feel dizzy or woozy."

• 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 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, most notable effect is tiredness, lack of energy for a couple 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
• December 8, 2012

"Have osteoarthritis in knee. I have taken this for years with no side effects. 50mg lets me take less for good days and more as needed. I cannot take the COX II type medicines, tried them all. My knee is not repairable. Without this medicine I would be on a walker."

• kms
• July 6, 2008

"I've been suffering from joint pain so severe that some days I can't walk. I suffer from poly arthritis. I've tried many medications that treat arthritis pain and none have worked except for tramadol. I highly recommend this for chronic pain management. The side effects are few and mild. I also agree with the statements that it effects your mood, making you feel more calm and happy. This drug has been a lifesaver, allowing me to continue to function at a much higher level than without it."

• kaiva...
• 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 nights, and trying to control pain with an NSAID during day time."

• Rebecca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2019

Ultram (tramadol) "Years ago I used Ultram for migraines and one day took more than 2 in a smaller period of time and had a seizure. Scariest thing ever, thankfully I had a great neurologist who knew it was this medication and I stopped immediately. Never had another, the medicine was decent though while I had taken it and it didn’t make me feel like I was taking a prescription pain reliever. ( if anything it has the feeling of too much caffeine) Just be careful on dosage."

• catsn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2016

"I was prescribed tramadol for pain relief after having all four of my wisdom teeth removed. After reading some of the reviews I felt like I had to post my experience, because everybody is different when it comes to pain tolerance and medication. I'm taking 2, 50mg, roughly every 8 hours (or whenever I'm noticeably uncomfortable) it worked, and still is, working wonders for me. Quick acting, no pain, and a euphoric feeling for many hours, but not debilitating - I still function fine, if not better. Sucks that it doesn't work for some people which in turn might turn others off from giving it a shot when it may work wonderfully for them! I can see how it could become addictive for people with addictive personalities, so be careful."

• linden
• January 14, 2015

"I was diagnosed with tendonitis and arthritis in the neck and was prescribed tramadol. It has really worked for me. I mostly take it at night, 1 tablet, to get some relief and some sleep for a few hours without pain. I used to take Percocet when I had a herniated disc in my back and although I got some relief, I was severely constipated, which I never am because I have colitis. After 2 bottles of stool softeners, a bottle of Metamucil, I was finally able to go. I got an intestinal infection because I couldn't go and I swore I'd never take Percocet again. Tramadol is strong and can have side effects such as stomach cramps and nausea but only if taken on an empty stomach. It has to be taken with food to avoid the side effects."