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tramadol for Pain: I used this for significant body pains, and had great results. Tramadol was described by my doc as a ‘notch below’ Vicoden. The more you take, the queasier you get and my appetite was supressed, so I lost some weight. Yes, it caused MAJOR constipation which made me miserable at first, but this was resolved with 3 flaxseed oil capsules, a couple Fiber One bars, and a lot of water every day. (Seriously, this was my miracle cure.) The tramadol also had me waking up every hour at night.

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tramadol for Pain: I have to agree with the other reviewer who described less aggressiveness when taking Tramadol. I was originally prescribed this for back pain, but have come to desire it more for its mood altering capabilities. It’s stated that this product has a "very weak but rapidly acting serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor." I’ve noticed that I no longer throw tantrums and that I’m in general a much calmer individual. I do however wonder what the price is in the long run in terms of dependency.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, so am in fairly constant pain. Ultram has really been a lifesaver, allowing me to work and play. Headache is sometimes a problem, but I think almost always in combination with caffiene.

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tramadol for Pain: I broke my back and my leg 2 years ago. For a while I tried to keep working w/o any type of pain supprescent, but as I started getting busier I had to do something. I started taking Tramadol I can limit myself to two pills a day only taking them at lunch time they do a great job at just helping me make it through the end of the day. BUT I noticed after a while I had to start taking them on the weekends too otherwise I would get an upset stomach, diarrhea, and would have a hard time sleeping.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I’ve recently gone off Lortab and have started taking Ultram. Initially I was worried about the side affects and with Lortab withdrawl (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. I too can’t be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So we will see.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been using this for almost a year now for peripheral neuropathy pain. This along with Lyrica and Pamalor have finally made it possible to live with somewhat normal levels of pain. Don’t want to be without it.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: New reports are claiming Ultram to be highly addictive – the FDA must have decided that the drug works to well and it is too cheap so they put out these reports.I have never felt anything that would make me addicted except pain relief that enables me to perform my daily tasks. People need to speak up quickly. My Doctor has decided he wants me to try Elavil which caused rapid weight gain and Cymbalta or Celebrex (very expensive – hmmm!) which caused sexual dysfunction and I felt like a zombie.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have severe back pain and have been on everything. Nothing works better then Ultram. I still go to work and don’t feel like I’m in a tunnel. I also have no problems with withdrawl symptoms, when I stop taking them.

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tramadol for Pain: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: 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.

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Helps relieve most of my pain. Don’t take more than recommended.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: 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.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Good relief if taken exactly as prescribed and only when needed.

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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking Tramadol for about 7 years now off and on. I have suffered from lower lumbar area pain and degenerative disc disease and this is theonly thing that takes the edge off and still allows me to work.

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tramadol for Pain: Very good drug added to my daily NSAID by my doctor when my pain was limiting my daily functioning. There is no feeling of dizziness or high on drugs. It’s helped me for several years now. Only the brand name Ultram, comes in once a day dosing but that is the best for getting a good nights sleep if you have chronic pain through the night.

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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed this to help with RA and Periphreal Neuropathy in my feet. My script is 50mg, I take one at night. I also take Gabapentin 300mg at night. The pain is much better, but I have horrible hangovers. I don’t know which is the problem, but I don’t want to stop because my pain is tolerable now.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Contrary to what I’ve read on some forums this is NOT a strong NSAID. It is a pain medicine (read the insert). It works partially by working on the opiate receptors in the brain. You may a teeny tiny bit euphoric the first time. That said I found it very good for moderate to moderately severe spinal degeneration pain and have been prescribed this for a few years. I take it in addition to an NSAID, athritis strength Tylenol and muscle relaxants (as needed) but this was a Godsend for a long time. The limit is 400mg a day.

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tramadol for Pain: I having been taking Tramadol for the past two years for abdominal pain due to excessive scar tissue from 5 surgeries. It has been great for everyday mild pain. I have no side effects at all. Unfortunately no loss of appetite! However, when my pain is severe this doesn’t quite cut it and it hasn’t ever really done anything for my back pain, which tends to flare up often.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I had spinal fusion in lower lumbar region 9 years ago. I was fine until August ’08. I had such severe sciatic pain doctor progressively put me on Ultram ER 200mg 1x / day. It worked great. Pain went away after 4 months. I stopped taking Ultram and now I am dealing with withdrawal symptoms. PAY ATTENTION to warnings about long term usage.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: My doctor prescribed Tramadol for a painful displaced shoulder 50mg twice a day. My shoulder healed but I then realized that the constant achy legs and feet that I was experiencing, especially at bedtime was completely gone and I continued to use. I read up on this medicine and did become apprehensive, but when I visited my Doctor and explained the situation she said there was no harm. Yes, if you don’t use regularly, you will get uncomfortable side effects, but when my legs and feet start aching again, it takes about 2 doses before it goes away again. My Doctor didn’t not speak of any harm in taking this medicine on a regular basis. It does also seem to keep me on an even keel.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I suffer from chronic back and neck pain and I find that it works as well as Vicodin or Percodan. The only big side effect that I get from this medicine is the fact that I am sleepy the next day. I don’t find it addictive but then I only try and take it when I can’t sleep because of the pain

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tramadol for Pain: I had a cervical (neck) fusion about 20 years ago then in 2004 had a road traffic accident fracturing 3 of my lower spine traverse processes. The accident exacerbated the old neck problems. Could get through the day, but began to dread bedtime because I knew I would be sleepless and in pain. I tried everything. Ibuprofen, diclofenic, cocktails of Paracetamol/Co-codomol. Even getting up at 3am for another dose. I now take a 100mg Tramadol each night, and it seems to be working. I get a decent nights sleep, but am worried about getting hooked on it.

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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol is by far the best pain medication I have had yet. The only down fall for me is it causes extreme fatigue/mood swings the next day. It is a fast acting drug. I could definitely tell a difference in my pain – it was the mildest it has been in months.

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Ultram (tramadol) for : I have been taking Ultram for about a month now. I had hip surgery in November 2008 and am still having some residual pain. It gets severe at times. Ultram works wonders, though ever time I take it, I do get very euphoric and excited. This lasts about 2 hours. This symptom has not decreased since I have been taking it, but has never interfered with driving or other activities.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I must say that Ultram ER has worked better for my pain then any other Fibromyalgia FDA approved drug that I’ve tried.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I am now 19 years old. 2 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 3 surgeries, 3 plates and 24 screws later my hand was somewhat normal still a lot of pain. Now im getting ready to leave for the United States AirForce and can not take narcotic pain medication. My doctor recommended 200mg 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.

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tramadol for Pain: ZALDIAR- 37.5 mg tramadol/ 325mg paracetamol -tablets were prescribed to me every 4-6 hours for chronic pain following a severe leg infection and ulceration that wouldn’t heal. I tried other over the counter pills including paracetamol, but couldn’t sleep at night or concentrate on anything with the pain. ZALDIAR has been great – provided you don’t forget to take it. If you do the pain comes back very quickly. Side effects so far – very dry, horrible tasting mouth, loss of appetite (a good thing) and feel a little confused at times and forgetful (maybe that’s just age) and a little nausea. Feel so much better now pain is under control – thanks to those who invented tramadol.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Ultram helped me quite a bit but after several months of use I developed an allergy causing hives.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: 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.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: This is definitely my miracle drug. It allows me to continue working and even seems to have a slight mood elevator. I have suffered from fibromyalgia for years and the only other pain relievers I have found to help also made me drowsy and unable to function mentally. The only thing I notice from tramadol is relief. I have a sister with fibromyalgia and it doesn’t help her in the least so you just have to try it and see.

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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed Tramadol for a herniated lumbar disc and sciatica after trying several other painkillers in vain. This is the only painkiller that has given me any relief and I can feel it working immediately. I also take Diclofenac and find this to be a great combination. Night times are still a problem for me but during the day the pain has significantly decreased. I’ve had a couple of side effects – dry mouth and occasional sweats but I’m willing to put up with them for some decent pain relief at last.

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tramadol for Pain: Sometimes the dosage does not give relief. I am now trying the 150mg at night and 100mg in the morning.

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: Tramadol taken as prescribed has given me my life back. It is not a cure all but where I am at now is far better than where I was last year.

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tramadol for Pain: I have arthritis in my knees and the tramadol helps me a great deal.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: 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.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have multiple hernias in my low back and neck. My doctor abruptly stopped my Vicodin because I had used it long term and was losing the effect of pain relief. Started Ultram 400mg a day. No withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin. My pain level though didn’t improve from the Vicodin. I still feel the same as I did as the last few months of Vicodin use. I have had bad withdrawal symptoms in the past from fentanyl and am a little worried about having to come off Ultram someday as it appears to be hard to come off of. So basically it works like weak Vicodin for me and I have had some erectile dysfunction symptoms as well. I saw someone else comment on that. I’m young and never had any type of problems. I also take Lyrica 150mg three times a day.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Works well, last for about 6-8 hours.

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years and Ultram really helped for the first 5 years. After that the effect started to decrease until they had to change me to something else because it is not a long term drug. I loved it because you could take it and there were no feelings of sluggishness. It just took the pain away. I wish I could still take it with the same relief as when I first started.

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tramadol for Pain: I was put on 200mg/day for low back pain (disc degeneration). At first, I noticed a great improvement in my mood. I think this should be studied more for the treatment of depression. I also had increased energy, and an overall feeling of well-being. My pain level dropped a little, but not a lot. I think this is a good drug for moderate, but not severe pain management.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I have had great success taking Ultram ER 100mg once a day and 300mg gabapentin 3 x day. They seem to cancel each other’s side effects out.

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tramadol for Pain: The stuff works pretty well for my arthritic joint pain. I asked my doctor for the lowest possible dose (50 mg) and combined with parecetemol (acetaminophen) and codeine you get a synergistic effect so I can get by with a relatively low dose. When I got the prescription filled and the pharmacist said, ‘maximum of eight per day’ I said incredulously, ‘Eight did you say eight?’ because I couldn’t believe I’d heard her right and the pharmacist smiled and said, ‘you’d be surprised at the number of people that take eight per day’. Clearly there are a lot of people abusing this drug.

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tramadol for Pain: My hand got trapped between the tennis court and my racquet and shoulder. My clotting factor was 4 times normal due to too much Coumadin (warfarin) and am also on Plavix. The hand immediately puffed up to 3 times normal size. Obviously Aleve is out of the question, especially with an INR of 4.14. In ER they gave me Percocet, which worked fine, but I broke out into a rash and hives. I was then given Vicodin, but that did absolutely nothing even at 3 x the prescribed dose. It didn’t even make me drowsy, let alone affect the pain. I was then given Tramadol, 100 mg. This works! I got at least 6 hours sleep for the first time in a long time and no burning, itching rash. It also does not make me as drowsy as Percocet.

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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking Tramadol (200mg every 12 hours) for several years now for chronic back pain (the side effects of Polio). It only dulls the pain, but this helps me to get around from day to day. However, there have been a few side effects, such has headache, disturbed sleep pattern, excessive sweating. I have been on various types of pain killers but this one seems to work the best for me. One warning, don’t just stop taking this medication, the withdrawal effects are quite unpleasant.

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tramadol for Pain: This medicine should not be stored where it receives direct sunlight, changing temperatures, or humidity changes (i.e. bathrooms). I learned this the hard way recently. My prescription sat on my bedside table in front of a window with morning sun exposure and when I took a dose recently I felt lethargic, incoherent, and outside of my body. My husband told me I fought in my sleep and cried out for my children, I tossed and turned for several hours but he couldn’t wake me up. I was not told how to store this medicine and I didn’t think I was doing anything wrong.

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tramadol for Pain: I like this medication, but get some constipation.

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tramadol for Pain: I have severe back pain due to a herniated disc bulge – the painkiller enables me to move.

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tramadol for Pain: This medication didn’t make me “high” but it did majorly decrease my pain. It also seemed to give me quite a bit of energy. I wouldn’t suggest taking this around your sleeping hours, at least until you get used to it.

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. While waiting to find a medicine to work on the RA, I have been in severe pain in every joint and every muscle in my body. My doctor prescribed Tramadol to be taken with 1000 mg of Tylenol every 4-6 hours. (I didn’t see many posts that mentioned the Tylenol). It has been a miracle for me. I’m mostly pain free but very fatigued, which could be from the diseases and not the medicine. I have a headache upon waking but it goes away as soon as I’m up and about. Getting going in the morning is the worst part, but the medicines are helping.

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tramadol for Pain: I use Tramadol for chronic back pain. At times it seems to diminish in effect. I then discontinue use for a week or so and when I resume taking it, it seems to be just as effective as when I first started using it.

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tramadol for Pain: I have rheumatoid arthritis, recently diagnosed after 4 yrs of foot and shoulder pain. I was prescribed Tramadol and think it is pretty good. It does lessen the pain (not completely in my case) and does not appear to have any adverse effects. I think a lot of what makes the difference for the various afflictions is a proper dosage for the type of pain. Unlike the harder narcotics, I can definitely work/walk/etc. and be alert while taking Tramadol. So far so good.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Had surgery in 01, then I re herniated my lumbar discs. I use a tens unit, pain patch, and lots of aspirins. My doctor prescribed Ultram 50 mg 2x a day or as needed. Haven’t taken it everyday because I get sluggish at work. Works great for the pain, but makes me VERY tired. Also, I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep.

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tramadol for Pain: I take Ultram for ongoing back pain – works great. Does not make me tired like Percocet or Vicodin- very few side effects.

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tramadol for Pain: Have back pain, Dr. gave me this to take with Norco 3xd. I didn’t think it would help being “non-narcotic” but has taken my pain from sometimes an 6 with hydrocodone to maybe a 3 or even 1. HOWEVER I have experienced WITHDRAWAL symptoms. I don’t know how to detox because you’re not supposed to cut them in half. Anyway, if you get dizziness and like mild electric shocks in neck head when you don’t take it, it may be from this drug. I’ll still take it because it helps so much.

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Ryzolt (tramadol) for Pain: I have had constant back pain and hip pain from an accident two years ago. The pain was treated with a variety of narcotic pain medication ranging from Vicodin to Roxycontin. Eventually developing a dependency I managed to overcome. But not being able to take narcotics anymore, I turned to Ryzolt and the results have been nothing short of miraculous. The pain is alomost completely gone. I highly recommend it for people who have had problems with narcotic pain medication.

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tramadol for Pain: Been taking for a couple of weeks works good for me just had open back surgery 4 weeks ago with cage put in L-4 5 FUSION, cut out stenosis of spine have degenerated disc disease, take 3 pills 50mg a day with extra strength Tylenol if I need it. 8 more weeks I want to come off all these pills if I can handle the pain. Good luck guys.

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tramadol for Pain: 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 50mg 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!

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been taking Ultram for three months now for a compressed lumbar disc. I have had no problems with it like I did with narcotic pain relievers (serious withdrawals when I did not need the medicine for pain). It does cause some drowsiness and once made me feel nauseated, but all-in-all I like this medication much more than any codeine-based pain-killer.

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tramadol for Pain: Works decently.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been on this for quite some time for pain. After I had my gallbladder out, in 2007, I started having constant pain in my right side that feels like a side cramp that you get after running. Anyway…Ultram (Tramadol) has worked the best of everything the doctor has had me try. It gets rid of a lot of the pain and I’ve had no side effects.

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tramadol for Pain: Take for chronic neck/shoulder (caused by car accident). Previously taking hydrocodone. Tramadol is fast acting and lasts longer. Gives you a calm, relaxed mood.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 2 years ago. At the same time I was in early recovery for addiction to pain killers (prescribed for pain,if your pain never stops you continue to use as prescribed and you are addicted). I had to have something so my Doctor told me about tramadol. I take 4-6 50 mg a day for pain. No side effects. Don’t know how I would have got along without it.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Works well for me…I have Multiple Sclerosis.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have peripheral neuropathy that was originally misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, until I demanded real tests. I’ve tried Duragesic, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Tylenol with Codeine (developed an allergy to), Lyrica, as well as various other NSAIDS and muscle relaxers. I hated taking narcotics, there is a big family history of drug abuse and it really made me worried that maybe I would start acting like them. I would say that Ultram ER 300mg plus 2 of the 50mg tabs per day as needed really works well. I do also take 1500mg of gabapentin a day, alprazolam to sleep if needed, and Soma occasionally (maybe 2-3 x/ month). I also use Lidoderm patches and TEDS. I now can go to college again and don’t feel doped up.

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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I was given Tramadol after breaking my leg quite badly. At the time the pain was so severe lower strength painkillers wouldn’t have been enough but I’ve now been left with an addiction to tramadol where I’ve been withdrawing gradually over months and it’s now left me with a bad case of Restless Leg Syndrome! To anyone who has never had this it’s a horrible feeling where you can’t rest or sleep properly because of the horrible feeling going through your legs, it feels like someone is tickling the inside of your leg and you can’t sit still! I haven’t slept properly in months now!

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I use tramadol all the time for pain and it does work better than hydrocodone or codeine. It lasts a lot longer, the only complaint I have, is it’s very expensive.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I started taking Tramadol about 3 months ago for chronic pain in my knee, hips and especially my lower back due to over 26 years in the military. It allows me to be relativly free from pain and capable of doing things around my yard. I have expienced no side effects. If I stop taking it for a couple of days the pain returns. Before taking tramadol I was limited to 15 to 30 minutes of work and then I would be done for a couple of days to recuperate.

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tramadol for Pain: I think I speak for anyone who has ever suffered tremendous pain from a condition that you have no control over. I myself, can actually function at work on this medication. Some people have to work an 8 to 10 hour day first and have to wait till you get home to take a pain pill that ultimately knocks them out. It shouldn’t have to be that way. This medication not only works, but for some people you don’t have to wait all day for relief. I get the relief I need without the narcotic effect. Kudos to the pharmaceutical genius who thought of this one.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking tramadol for 3 years. I’ve had two back surgeries L4, L5 S1 and hip replacement. Getting the other hip done in 2009. Tramadol works great. Using it and advil and I am back to jogging 3 times a week and lifting weights again. I highly recommend it.

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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol (Ultram) is just fine with me. I’ve been on it (various doses) for six years now. It is the only pain medicine that has worked consistently without negative side effects. I take it for chronic nerve and myofasical pain caused (in part) by degenerative cervical discs. I have tried several drugs without positive results. Ultram has been the only reliable constant source of relief. Note: For those that are experiencing sleep interruptions, take your dose an hour or two earlier.

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tramadol for Pain: I have been prescribe tramadol for nerve pain in my feet due to Charcot Marie Tooth Symdrome. I take 50 mg daily; sometimes half it if if I’m not doing much walking/standing. It is very helpful to me.

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tramadol for Pain: I WAS GIVEN THIS MEDICATION BY THE URGENT CARE DOCTOR. IT TOOK A WHILE TO WORK, BUT WHEN IT DID IT LASTED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY.

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tramadol for Pain: Tramadol is a wonder drug. I’ve been taking it for 3 years. It takes care of my minor arthritic pain. More importantly, it just makes me feel good everyday. I take one 50mg pill in the morning, and one mid-afternoon: far less than the 300mg allowed per day. I’ve tried the 300mg ER tramadol, but had to stop after 2 days. Kept me working busily till 3am each night, but I was dizzy and nauseated on the 2nd day and the day after, so I stopped. Tramadol has done something else. I used to drink too much on a daily basis because of stress. Once I started taking Tramadol, I liked that feeling better and without the hangover. In 2 months, I quit drinking altogether.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have been using Ultram for about 2 months. I think this medicine works very well for pain, however the withdrawal side effects for me have been bad. If I stop taking this medicine for two days I experience cold sweats, hot flashes, can’t sleep, my legs get restless at night. I find that I have to take the medicine without having pain, just to feel like my normal self again. The restless legs is probably the worst part of the withdrawal symptoms. It does however work fairly well for pain if taken regularly.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I currently use fentanyl 100 patches and oxycodone with APAP 5/325 mg. I have still been having pain thoughout the day. I started to take the Ultram ER 200 mg and it has worked very well. So well in fact that I rarely have to take the oxycodone with APAP. That is great.

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I currently have been taking fentanyl 100 patches and oxycodone with APAP 5/325 mg for pain. I have arthritis degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis, nerve damage, inflammation in eyes and almost every joint in body. I also walk with a cane at the age of 32. I have still been having pain thoughout the day. I started to take the Ultram ER 200 mg and it has worked very well. So well in fact that I rarely have to take the oxycodone with APAP. That is great. Plus, I no longer walk with a cane.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: I currently take a combination of Ultram(Tramadol) and Cymbalta and feel better than I have in years!

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: It helps tremendously with the pain and swelling of my hands and the joints in the fingers, due to arthritis.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed tramadol 50 mg for a herniated disc. Two days ago I was not able to move because of the pain, I even had my legs buckle a couple times due to intense bursts of pain. 1 pill will dull the pain to a manageable level, 2 stops it completely. It does make me a little sleepy, but drinking coffee during the day kept me alert enough to work. I’ve had no problems achieving an erection, but have not been able to “finish”. That is the only side effect I’ve experienced to far. I am taking it with naproxen as an anti-inflammatory.

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tramadol for Pain: Gave me a "hyper" feeling instead of drowsy.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Over 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with myofacial pain syndrome. This was before fibromyalgia had a name. I tried everything with no relief. In the 90′s, I ruptured a disc and the doctor prescribed Ultram. It not only gave relief for the disc problem, but felt like a miracle drug for fibromyalgia. I have allergies to most medications, but amazingly, I could take Ultram. Without this medication, I would not have a life. I have never suffered from any side effects. I take three tablets daily. I do not take any other medications for fibromyalgia. The only other medicine I take is for under active thyroid.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: It helps me a a lot. I can move around more now. The only time I can’t move is when it’s raining. But other than that it helps my fibromyalgia greatly.

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tramadol for Pain: I have found Tramadol to be quite effective for short periods of time for severe back pain, when no other pain medication has helped.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I am 29 years old. I have fibromyalgia and hypermobility disorder. Without this drug I would be worthless. I used to be a grumpy person that could not accomplish anything without major difficulty. I have taken Ultram ER 300 for the last 3 years. I have never been without this medicine for more than 12 hours. I am now 3 days off this medicine because I ran out by accident. This has been the most miserable experience of my life. I am on the verge of getting written up at work. I can not focus. I feel horrible. I cant go to sleep at night and I cant wake up in the morning. This is truly miserable. I feel as if I am being hit by a truck several times a day.

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tramadol for Pain: I cracked my pelvis in two places after wrecking my bicycle. I was given Tramadol HCL upon leaving the emergency room. I have taken 1 (50 mg) each day for three weeks and sometimes 2 especially during the first week following my accident when the pain was most intense. The most troubling side effect for me is blurred vision. I sleep well after taking the Tramadol and am relatively pain-free for about 6 hours. However, no more for me. I just can’t take the chance of dependency. I will try and manage with over the counter medicines instead.

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tramadol for Pain: I take 1 to 2, 50mg tablets of tramadol a day (a very small dose) for a pulled nerve in my brachial plexis. I have been on it nearly a year. My prescription calls for me to take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours or as needed. I am able to get by on just 1 or 2 a day. I find tramadol not only relieves the dull pain in my neck and the other short-circuit issues one faces with a pulled nerve, but it also lightens my load, so to speak. In other words, I feel less anxious and overwhelmed when I’m on it, but it’s all very subtle. I don’t feel like I’m drugged out. I take a VERY small dose each day.

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tramadol for Pain: Started taking tramadol when I went to a walk-in 2yrs ago and complained of having bad cramps during that time of the month. They were so bad I couldn’t sleep at night but usually only lasted 1-2 days. The male Doctor there didnt hesitate to write me a prescription for 50mg of tramadol with 3 refills. Well it really worked very well and didn’t make me feel out of it. When I went to my primary doctor I asked if it was okay to prescribe me that and she has since put me on the 50mg- every 6 hours as needed. She usually gives me 120 pills, which according to the label is a 30day supply. My problem is I have a bad lower back and have been taken them for that too. Does help as a antidepressant for me too.

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tramadol for Pain: I take Tramadol for sciatic pain in my hip and leg, along with Gabapentin. They for me, relieve my pain very well. I rate this drug a 9 out of 10.

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tramadol for Pain: For low back pain from herniated L5/S1 disc, I take 4 Ultracet (150mg tramadol) daily and up to 4 more when the pain is bad (300mg/day max). This allows me to deal easily with breakthrough pain. It is much less habit forming than Vicodin and works just as well for pain relief. I am able to “manage my medicines” easily with this. I didn’t like the extended release (Ortho-McNeil brand name Ultram ER) as it seemed to hit too hard and then run out at like dinner time. So I dose 4 times a day as the Tramadol seems to last about 4-5 hours. The only downside I’ve had with Tramadol is an occasional short headache. I also take Gabapentin, usually 1.2 – 1.8 grams/day depending on the pain level. Gabapentin works well with the tramadol.

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tramadol for Pain: I was prescribed Ultram for stomach issues (possible irritable bowel syndrome). It did wonders for the pain and completely replaced my need for Vicodin. I also randomly found that it also cures my restless leg syndrome. I only take 4 x 50 mg pills every other to every 3rd night in order to avoid immunity and addiction. This drug has worked much better than any other drug I’ve tried.

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tramadol for Pain: Work quite well for me. Obviously a little side effects but works for the pain. Everyone has different tolerance levels for medicines!

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: Let me break it down really simply, Tramadol is an excellent pain reliever but is addictive! DO NOT take this medication through pregnancy. Wean off of it before you give birth and let your baby withdraw in utero. My son was in withdrawal for 10 weeks and I never told the Doctor I took the drug, so no one knew what was wrong with him. He didn’t sleep, trembled, and cried for 8-10 weeks straight. He has no developmental delay or physical impairments, but the first 2 1/2 months of his life were brutal. Wean off, please!

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tramadol for Pain: I’ve been on Tramadol for about 2 years after a car accident for severe upper back & neck muscle pain. It has helped me for the burning pain, but not at all for sharp pains. Overall I think it is more effective than the Oxycodone/APAP that I’ve taken. I also take it without food and my stomach never hurt. It works almost exactly an hour after taking, and for me it controls the burning pain for about 4-6 hours. I take 100 mg. at a time – I’ve found that only taking 50 mg. at a time doesn’t work.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I just started taking this medication. It works wonders. I have been in chronic pain for over 3 years and needless to say, constant pain puts me in a terrible mood. This medication not only relieves the pain in my joints, but also helps me psychologically. I’m not sure if it is the medicine or the fact that I am pain free for the first time in years.

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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: It stopped leg pain at night.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: I have severe lower back pain. My Doctor had prescribed Lortab 10/500 which was effective for a period of one year. I noticed that all though this medication never really killed the pain, it made it tolerable and allowed me to live a normal life. After sometime I had noticed Lortab lost some of its effectiveness, and did not want to increase the dosage. Doctor prescribed Tramadol to replace lortab. I feel it works great and have zero side effects. I use it 3 times a day(50mg) tabs.I was worried about a symptoms of withdrawal from Lortab, but none materialized.

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tramadol for Pain: Works great for me, a little constipation and itching but that’s all the downside effects I have. I feel like my life is mine again, don’t care if they are addictive as long as they keep me out of the amount of pain I was in, read all the horror stories on the internet, for me they work a treat, gave me a life again, thank you Tramadol.

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tramadol for Pain: I only question whether or not it is habit-forming. I’ve been on it for 8 months now to help with FAI in both hips. Hopefully after my surgery I can live without it.

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tramadol for Pain: I have severe leg pain caused by renal failure and I have arthritic knee joints. I was taking Solpadol effervescent for 3 years but the sodium caused high blood pressure (be warned) I went on to Tramadol 50mg but after 3 months use I was feeling unwell on wakening from a nights sleep so I stopped use AND SUFFERED TERRIBLE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS nervousness, unable to sleep, anxiety and pain. I was prescribed Tramadol slow release (SR) capsules 100mg and they have been brilliant for pain, no problems for at least 5 years. Recommended.

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I am being treated for “fibro like” pain. After suffering with these unexplained pains my doctor put me on tramadol and amitriptyline. After 3 days on the medicines, I feel like I have my life back. I am sleeping so much better, I am able to do everyday activities with very little pain and my overall mood has improved! The only side effect I have noticed is wicked headaches.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Aside from occasional nausea if I don’t take it with food, I find it takes the egde off my lower back and arthritis pain. Causes some drowsiness so I don’t take it when I need to drive. Works better for pain than pretty much anything else I have tried.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Ultram has helped me greatly, it doesn’t always take all of my pain away (of course!) but it truly takes the edge off and helps me to function. I have not noticed any side effects besides sleepiness especially when I take more than one tablet.

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tramadol for Fibromyalgia: I take three tramadol per day: 1 with brunch at 8am; 1 with a snack at 2pm; 1with a light snack at 8pm. This schedule keeps me pretty much pain-free all day. Cons to using this medicine: I am hypoglycemic, so I can’t take Tylenol for any type of pain. Also, tramadol doesn’t help with any kind of headache, so to treat headaches, I use Advil. If I use Tylenol with tramadol, I have a hypo attack with much sweating and dizziness. But I like this medicine, because it keeps my fibromyalgia pain manageable and I suffer no additional side effects.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Restless Legs Syndrome: My very serious problem is my legs. I do always have cramps every time I stand for a longer hours and it really affects my work, after I take this medicine.,I can say that its a miracle! it works for me. I love it!

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Ultram worked very well with no bad side effects for postoperative pain.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Have been taking this for only about 3 days. Seems to take away most of the pain. Works better than anything else has for me. I’ve tried Vicodin, Percocet, and naproxen tablets. This works better than any.

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tramadol for Pain: I have a bulging disc in my thorasic region. I have been using Tramadol on and off for about 2 years. I have used lots of other pain relievers in the past. This pain reliever to me has very low side effects and I dont feel like I’m doped out like the other pills. The only bad thing is that I start taking only half a pill in the morning and now I need to take more just to relieve some of the pain. I dont really know what else to do. I have tried everything in the book except surgry and I heard thats not even that great. I will just stick to this drug for now.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Ultram is the only medicine that stops the Fibromyalgia pain.

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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: After being hooked on it from cancer and heart surgery, I find myself unable to come off the drug and be able to sleep. I am now stuck on 200mg a day

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Ryzolt (tramadol) for Pain: I am having great results with the Ryzolt. I have used and abused pain medicines in the past, making the issue of addiction a problem I had to devour. My pain persisted even after. I am carefully using the Ryzolt at one a day and am happy with my results!

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tramadol for Pain: I use Tramadol for migraine headaches and it works great for me. It takes the pain away, helps me relax, it’s almost like a happy pill. It also helps me sleep and what I love most about it is that I don’t find myself having to up the dosage at all, even though I take it almost every day I’ve been taking only 50mg and don’t need any more. It actually lasts for most of my day and it doesn’t make me drowsy. It just seems to really be a great alternative to more harsh and habit-forming pain relievers. I experienced some constipation for a few days when I first started taking it but then it went away. I would recommend this to anybody who doesn’t want to develop a habit for stronger drugs.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: 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!

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tramadol for Pain: I have been taking tramadol for 8 years. Looking at all these reviews, my first response was that many of these folks are lying. However, maybe the effectiveness of this drug and its side effects are indeed all over the spectrum. I researched the drug when first starting to use it and it had many fewer warnings and potential side effects then. It was not considered a narcotic. Here’s my view. It removed my pain which had me on the verge of suicide, sitting on the foot of my bed in tears. It removed all my pain, 100% with absolutely no side effects at all. No dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, withdrawal problems, tolerance buildup at all. Taking for 8 years now 100mg at 6:00am and 100mg at 6:00pm every day. A miracle to me!

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: 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.

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Ultram (tramadol) for : ultram is the only drug ive had that relieved my pain without side effects i never require increase of dosage which suits me …i dont want to be sleep ly at work so its great for that too

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Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia: Tramadol saved my life. Fibromyalgia had just about taken my life away. I was constantly in pain, tired, and often in a mental fog. It was causing major problems in my marriage, because the pain, fatigue, and fog made me a horrible husband and father. I wasn’t doing my part around the house because of the pain, fatigue, and lack of cognitive clarity. My wife was resentful, and rightfully so. I finally ended up in a Doctor’s office in tears – I told him I was “crazy”. He said I was not crazy, I was ill. He prescribed tramadol and Cymbalta. My life has completely changed: no pain, no fatigue, and no fog. My life and marriage are restored, and we are happier than ever. Daily, I thank God for a good, knowledgeable doctor, Cymbalta and Tramadol.

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tramadol for Pain: I have severe chronic fatigue. I have tried everything for relief. I have been taking Tramadol 50mg one per day for 5 years I have found this drug gives the most relief out of anything I have tried. I have no side effects at all. I would highly recommend Tramadol for anyone suffering from CFS.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: 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.

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tramadol for Pain: I have suffered from low back pain for the past two years. I became extremely depressed when I could find no relief from my pain-nothing mattered to me. I have now been taking Tramadol regularly for the past three months and feel I have control of my life/pain. I am able to perform most activities again and am even back at work. This drug saved me.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I am a Helicopter pilot for the US Army and I have Chronic upper back pain. I am on the 200mg Ultram and it is a life savor. It still allows me to fly and controls the pain. My only issues with this drug is it tends to make me itch and I can’t take it before bed or i will be awake all night. I have been taking it as needed for the past 6 months.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have suffered from TMJ issues for many years and was prescribed many pain meds but the narcotics made me very ill. I started taking Ultram ER 200mg and for once I could actually function in the real world! I recommend anyone needing long-term pain relief to look into Ultram ER

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: My neck joints were was injured in a car crash 5 yrs ago causing chronic pain. After 15 months of misery and narcotic pain relievers, my doctor prescribed Ultram. It helps makes my life bearable with NO side effects. Surprised to read other user say “most” get feelings of euphoria as that has never happened to me or anyone in my pain support group.

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tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome: I’ve used every medication possible to control Restless Leg Syndrome. At present I’m alternating between hydrocodone and tramadol. They both work fairly well to control the condition but I need to alternate back and forth between them.

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tramadol for Pain: I take 50 mg Ultram as needed for trigger point pain following a head on collision which left me with whiplash syndrome and nerve damage to cervical, thoracic and sciatic disks. I take it as needed every 6-8 hrs with zanaflex at night for deep sleep. It has returned my life to me. No more flailing arms and legs (PTSD or nerve damage?). Works well for me.

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I’ve recently gone off Lortab after 3 years and have started taking Ultram. Initially I was worried about the side affects and with Lortab withdrawl. I have gone through withdrawal on hydrocodone. It is not good. Ultram helped get through it. (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. I too can’t be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So we will see.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I found tramodol to be very effective in controlling my back pain. I was able to use the minimum dose for the most part, but knew that I could take another half pill if the pain was more severe, usually in the morning. As the pain decreased, I did not feel the need to take the medicine as often, and was able to get off of it easily. I could function well while on this drug at the minimum dose.

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tramadol for Pain: I have always suffered from migraines and Tramadol is the only effective drug I have found. It successfully relieves the pain when all other drugs to abort the migraine have failed. A good side effect is it makes me feel calm and maybe a bit drowsy. A bad side effect is it makes me itch all over.

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Ultram (tramadol) for Pain: Once the pain starts, it takes longer to kick in. If taken slightly before the time period ends, there is no break in pain relief.

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Ultram ER (tramadol) for Pain: I have chronic lower lumbar pain from a bone disorder that affects mostly my lower back. Pain can be excruciating at times. I was taking the tramadol 50 mg tablets for a few years they helped some but I had to take more and more of them. My doctor put me on the tramadol ER tablets so I take 1 tablet a day. It is great. With one 300 mg tablet a day I can function fine. It gives great pain relief.

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tramadol for Pain: My doctor prescribed this for me for my menstrual cramps. It helps so much. I do get drowsy but I am at home so it’s o.k.

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tramadol for Pain: I have a pinched nerve in my right leg thats sends shock waves of pain through my body. I didn’t think Tramadol 50mg was working until I missed taking a pill at 4:00 pm. About 2 hours after I should have taken a dose the pain was 10 times worse than with the pills. It works great and gives you great sleep.

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I’ve been taking tramadol for 2 years. I like it so much better than narcotic pain relievers. I don’t feel awful, eyes arent heavy and not sleeping around the clock. I don’t have any side effects I don’t get buzzed and my pain level is tolerable and I don’t dread work because of pain. I do not have health insurance available to me at the present time and its not that expensive. I would recommend this before narcotics. I have tried otc medicines without any relief. Thank you tramadol.