User Reviews for Tramadol

I take it for fibromyalgia pain. It helps the pain enough to let me exercise and clean my house but it doesn't knock the pain all the way out. It makes my heart beat a little fast with higher doses and first couple of doses made me itch all over.

This medication's effectiveness varies day to day but basically takes the edge off the pain. I am satisfied because I am not groggy or disoriented and pain levels are controlled - a great alternative to narcotics.

Did not relieve pain, instead gave me a lightheaded, zoned out feeling as if to take my mind off the pain, but in reality not relieving the pain. Caused nightmares, and sort of hallucination type feelings especially when sleeping.

I have used tramadol and found it longer lasting, lower side affects and it made me more awake and not drowsy. You may need sleep med at night when using. I had an unusual side effect that prevented me from using it much. After several days, my lower back pain got more intense when the med wore off. I had to stop using it except for short term. It would be my choice otherwise.

I use it when my Ankylosing Spondalytis is acting up. It reduces the pain.

I have been on tramadol 100mg 3x daily for more than two years to combat pain from a l5-s1 disc herniation. after two surgeries the pain is tolerable with the tramadol allowing me to work. without the tramadol work would be impossible. i have found even after extended use that tramadol does not have the addictive symptoms of other pain meds such as hydro codone.

It is a better overall choice than a narcotic pain reliever such as percocet. Helps with pain but not as addictive. I heard it also will help with many people that are addicted to narcotic pain relievers and this will help with your withdraw symptoms to help "wean" you off the more "serious" drugs.

I have used this in the past, it worked OK. I get as much or better relief with 600mg of Ibuprofen & 2 extra-strength Tylenol. Ultram worked OK, but it made me have a very dry mouth & constipation.

I have neuropathic pain due to a spinal cord injury and tramadol in conjuction with my other medications makes it more tolerable. Without the tramadol my pain level increases rapidly and markedly.

Have used Tramadol for 3 years + for fibromyalgia pain. Although it does not fully relieve my pain, it is the only thing other than strong narcotics that gives me any significant relief. I have not experienced any significant side-effects.

Tramadol has replaced Panadeine Forte and as it is slow release I can have one in the morning and it lasts all day. Then I have one at night to last all night. It takes the edge off my pain but doesn't get rid of it completely. I know when I have missed a tablet because I get withdrawl symptoms . eg the shakes. But I could not live without Tramadol. I was in a car accident 9 years ago and injured my back and neck. I have chronic pain in them now.

This medication has worked better than alternatives for fibromyalgia. Slow release Tramadol has been more effective than the standard oral Tramadol. I have had less cognitive side-effects than on other pain meds, and have been able to increase my physical activity. It has also helped reduce fatigue levels as a result of reduced pain.

It helps woth my everyday aches and pains, but I don't think there is anything that can get rid of the paion in my right flank area.

Tramadol does help with the pain (neuropathy in feet and legs) However,it does not take the pain away completely.Also, the side effects of the medication varies at times..in that sometimes I do feel a little "buzzy" with it and other times not.Overall, it is a good medication ,especially for daytime use.

Discontinued Tramadol; Too many side effects.

I have taken Tramadol for almost five years, for chronic back pain (either arthritic or a damaged nerve) incurred as the result of a car accident. For me this drug is a godsend - it kills pain much better than anything OTC, but it doesn't make you `high'. It enables me to live a normal life.

Nothing else gave me any relief for the pain in my knuckle, which has no cartilige in between. Rubbing bone on bone.