User Reviews for Tramadol

I have arthritis and a history of classic migraines, which I still get on and off. Tramadol is probably the best medication for chronic pain, because it doesn't cause grogginess. I still get break through pain, but I can live with that. Excederin for migraine is what I use with the Tramadol for headache days.

I take this medicine for headaches, and stiff body joints, and for my lupus. It seems to help after taking it for awhile.

My Dr. prescribed Tramadol for muscular backpain. I have taken it for 4 nights, 2 50mg tablets. I don't find that it has helped with the pain much at all, but more than that I'm not able to sleep more than 5 hrs. per night. Has anyone else had this problem? I think I'm off it...

i still have some pain and craps

takes the bpain away for a few hours

I had back surgery about two years ago and I was prescribed tramadol because the hydrocodone made me sick. I like it, but when the pain is really bad I have to take Ibuprofen with it to make it really effective

I have experienced chronic pain daily, for more than 30 years. Finally diagnosed with fibromy- algia & OA 10 years ago, after many years of OTC meds & narcotics, rendering me a non-functional zombie. Tramadol works well for me. My pain level is reduced by 60% and I am at the very least able to carry out some household duties and do a bit of shopping now. I am so thankful for the amount of relief tramadol provides for me.

Starting taking 4 times a day and it was really effective; I therefore lowered it to twice a day and I am still comfortable and haven't been for over a year.

they are just as bad as other pain meds very hard to quit taking

I use tramadol along with Lyrica and it works for me most days, but there is still break thru pain

Day one of Tramadol...went to an ortho after years of back pain and recent knee and hip pain. Was told I have arthritis and bursitis. I think pain meds are going to be a part of my life from now on. Doc says this is mildly narcotic and works well with OTC pain meds. I can't give a fair assessment but I can say that today is the first day in a very long time that I have not had chronic pain. Still stiff and sore but I actually vacuumed out my car today and it didn't hurt. This is huge for me. Am feeling a little "happy" and energetic but hey...maybe that's because I'm not wracked with pain for once. I don't know what the future holds for me with this drug. If I am going to need pain meds in the future I feel less guilty taking this one instead of Vicodin or Percocet. Reading about the withdrawl symptoms from other users does scare me but having arthritis for the rest of my life is scary too.Read More Read Less

I have been a fibromyalgia sufferer for over 20 yrs. Nothing I haven't tried. This Ultram(Tramadol) is as effective in reliving pain as M&M's. Absolutely no effect at all.

All together I have take 2 of Tramadol 50 mg. one this morning, and one 3:30 AM. I have a headache, I feel itchy,my head feels dizzy, and I cannot stay awake if I try to read. I dare not try to drive. Already have take 3 naps. Reason for taking is knee pain from arthritis.

This is a highly addictive drug and I am amazed that it is prescribed so freely without any acknowledgement of its addictive properties. I have struggled mightily to rid myself of this evil drug. Do not take it.

it doesn't help me at all, makes me sick to my stomach

I can stop taking this drug or reduce the amount, but within a week or so I feel the need for it again.

MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN NOT SO GOOD. I HAVE {MRSA},SO THIS MEDICINE HAS NOT HELPED ME AT ALL. MY WOUND'S ARE OPEN AND BLEED,DRAIN FLUID FROM MY WOUND'S. THEY ITCH REALLY BAD... THEY ARE VERY PAINFUL AND VERY TENDER TO THE TOUCH,AND ON MY RIGHT ARM HAS A COUPLE OF WIDE OPEN WOUND'S. THEY ARE REALLY RAW,I HAVE TO USE EXTRA PADDING ON MY ARM IN ORDER FOR ME TO SLEEP AND TO KEEP FROM HITTING MY ARM ON ANYTHING.... SO MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS MED. DOES NOT HELP WITH MY PAIN. THAT MAKE'S ME VERY UPSET, MY {MRSA} IS VERY PAINFUL, IT STING'S,BURN'S,AND I'M VERY MUCH IN ALOT OF PAIN.... THANK YOU ERIN MCKINNON, DENVER, COLORADO.Read More Read Less