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 ...
Tramadol HCL | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2013
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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two years of mucscles knotting up and aching and no relief, ortho doctor wanted to try this along with meloxicam and finally I can get a whole 6-8 hrs of sleep
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/8/2013
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Seems to help but it is always difficult to know. I take it in conjunction with cocodamol and naproxen and I still suffer much pain, but who knows what I would be like without it! I suffer no known side effects with tramadol.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2013
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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On this along with fentanyl patch and zanaflex (muscle relaxer).I dont find it effective at all for break-thru pain. Unfortunately where I live, getting something I've been on before for break-thru pain is almost impossible. It's sad when you know what works for you because you've been prescribed in the past, and then move to another state and they refuse to do what's been proven to work for you.
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tramadol | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2013
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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broken arm
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missdee | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2013
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.0
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doewanna | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2012
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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At first, I felt a little relief and it helped me sleep. After a couple weeks, it was clear that it was not effective enough to help me function enough to perform daily activities.
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kodell | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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doesn't do much good.
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In pain | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/28/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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Does nothing for my migraines, cramps, joint pain or muscle spasms it also makes me throw up the next day & keeps me up all night. The worst ever!! I wish they would give me dilaudid !
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diabetic58 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/28/2012
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 4.3
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The first uses worked well and when several other medications didn't work ,I used it more frequently. But I have found the need to increase the dosage,but that has been helpful.
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Tina Jabbers | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/28/2012
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.7
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I sleep all the time when i'm taking this
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NiC1984 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/28/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 1.3
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This drug made me anxious and did hardly nothing to my pain. I noticed I would be very agitated and it made my heart pound. I absolutely hate it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2012
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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oak | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/26/2012
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 4.7
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I do have urinary track issues with this med. It colors my urine blood red and makes me feel like I have a urinary track infection.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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started teatment 2 weeks ago and after taking prescribed dosage pain was greatly reduced,but effects ars not long lasting.
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123456789 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
12/18/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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SoCalPrincess2 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/15/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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2 major back surgeries w/fusion. Chronic muscle contractions & shortening of muscles. I worked up from 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours to 200 mg of the Extended Release daily and it is a game-changer. Combine with exercise, yoga, walking, stretching - whatever movement you can do. First time taken, severe nausea. Soda crackers + ginger ale and lay still for 1 hour and it passed. Tried it again 6 hours later-no nausea but incredible relief. Don't give up if nausea first time-it could pass and relief well-worth it. I have my life back.Read More Read Less
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tramadol | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/12/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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painless | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/12/2012
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I am taking for oa in right knee but I will need a partial repl..It works well when I take 2 every 4 hours and I don't get spaced out like some narcotics pain meds
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/10/2012
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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This drug really messed with my breathing.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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