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Here's the deal with Tramadol, folks. It can be a miracle drug for one person and a complete waste of time for another. Many people report poor results and they blame the drug, when they should be blaming their own body chemistry. I am in the miracle drug category. Thanks to Tramadol, I am now able to live pain free (Extremely rare testicular disorder requiring several surgeries). If you are ...

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Clay | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/25/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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I have a degenerative joint disease and tramadol has helped a ton, its probably the only medication that has calmed my pain for more than 5hrs

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tramadol | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/21/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.7
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very ineffective drug. A waste of time & money.

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Rob | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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I have a combination of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis arthritis in my left knee. I've had cortisone shots which did little but the Tramadol has made the pain liveable. I've been on it for 6 months now and its effectiveness hasn't waned thankfully so for me it's been a game changer. My only gripe is the itching and occasional dose of constipation. Given I also have Psoriasis the itching can be a bit much at times.

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Sharon | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/18/2022
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I have arthritis and most of my joints, I’ve had to partial knee replacement, right shoulder joint pain, carpal tunnel in both wrist again. Pain medicine does not take all the pain away it just makes the pain livable. I’ve been taking less for almost 15 years I take two pills a day, I do have trouble now but I live in Florida with sweating. The humidity this year has been extremely high and we sat records.

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wlm | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/14/2022
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Took it post-foot surgery, two separate surgeries. It makes me itch to the point of clawing at my skin. It does take the pain away mostly. Makes me constipated and bloated, though. I'm 63 and in generally good shape, eat right, exercise, etc. I don't think I'm going to take it again. Being hypothyroid, I think things just affect me differently.

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Mrs. Howard | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/15/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have a pinch nerve throughout my body and severe arthritis throughout my body I already received injections in my shoulders and I have a bulging disc in my back the arthritis meds don’t work the muscle spasm meds don’t work tramadol stops my pain immediately I took this meds since 2018 after I had a hysterectomy and nothing stops the pain but tramadol speaking for myself.

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Luke | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2022
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I lifted something improper and threw out my back. I had spasms and constant back pain. Took tramadol and the pain is literally gone. This stuff is magic.

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R L N | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/3/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Tramadol worked good but there was a time I realised I was dependent on the meds I made a decision to come completely of the meds cold turkey my only problem I have is I can't sleep can anyone tell me how long will it take before my sleep pattern get back to normal. I was on tramadol for restless leg syndrome there not good but I found a supplement that helps greatly along with lidocaine patches. I would appreciate any input as how I can get my sleep pattern back to normal.

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C. Rodriguez | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/13/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Taken 100mg in conjunction with oxycodone 10/325 for over 10 years. Works well. I've had 2 spinal surgeries for stenosis and spondylolisthesis, including a failed spinal fusion. No negative side effects (other than the opioid induced constipation, but that has nothing to do with the tramadol). The horrible side effects I have read on this site are probably due to an allergic reaction to the drug. Even the "wonder drug" penicillin can lead to death if the patient is allergic.

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Don | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
3/13/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Its Work Very Effective

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Jonzey | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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It doesn’t work for me. I have chronic nerve pain from herniated disc and it doesn’t touch the pain. I literally cannot tell any changes in pain severity at all.

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Karen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/27/2022
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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I have had chronic low back pain with episodes of severe sciatic pain for over 20 years. Doctors gave me Vicodin but I had to keep increasing the dose. Also, I was working at a desk job & was missing work because I couldn’t function on the Vicodin. I said no more & my doctor prescribed tramadol. What a blessing! It doesn’t completely relieve the pain, but takes the edge off so I can function. Much better than living my life in a stupor!

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Vera | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2022
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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This pain killer was prescribed by the orthopedic doctor for injury to the tail bone after I fell of the chair (while standing up on it to reach the high shelf) and could not sleep comfortably or straighten up after bending down low, like to put on shoes, or lift something from the floor. Unfortunately, I experienced an allergic reaction to Tramadol HCI 20mg: Itching in face and upper body after 1st dose, after 2nd dose itches with hives and I felt trouble breathing. I could not risk to continue with it. I had similar experience with a penicillin and sulfa drugs. Read More Read Less

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Jackalope | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/23/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 1.3
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Tramadol has alot of side effects. If your taking it for pain it does very little. Side effects included moodiness, depression, Loss of appetite, nausea.

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LyndaOT | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2022
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I had surgery to remove a 4" lipoma from my back under local anesthesia. The Dr had to cut a small piece of my trapezius muscle to remove it all. As he expected, I was experiencing substantial pain as the novacaine was wearing off. I am 71 y/o & am female. Therefore I took 1/4 of the recommended dose. It took the edge off of the sharp pain which was growing intolerable. I figured that I could always take the other 1/2 if needed. I may take 1 whole pill to sleep, as my back is very tender & I might roll over in my sleep. I am allergic to Tylenol, so this is the only opioid thatI does Not have Tylenol. Read More Read Less

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Karl | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/10/2021
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I am 52 and in really good shape other than my lower back, which is toast. Although i do get around good. Pain is horrible. Took a 50mg tramadol and in 45 minutes the pain was down to a 3. Makes me a little giddy, but not terrible. Also seems to increase sexual desire as a side effect.

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Tramadol 50 mg. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/1/2021
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Lower back pain,I just started this medicine hour and a half ago, Tramadol 50 mg tab. It seems to had eased the pain to where I'm able to move around some where I can except what other pain I have now, pain is still their but tolerable, it reads 3 times a day but I will use it only once a day., I am afraid of this meds causing other problems.

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David | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/18/2021
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking 200mg 2 times a day and been for 20 years. Very effective and no feeling of being high. Great for spine pain if there is no nerve involvement. This is common with spine pain such as arthritis or degenerative spine conditions. I recently went on to OxyContin and was using 40mg doses. It was what I found was close to Tramadol's effectiveness. I started on 20mg and it didn't work and 40mg did. The up side is your feeling of being high is short and the relief from pain is around 7 hours but Tramadol gave 12 to 14 hours relief with no high feeling. It is good allrounder drug without the addiction that Oxycontin gives.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous |
11/8/2021
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I will recommend the 100mg best medication for chronic pains

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Anonymous |
10/14/2021
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication helped me.

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