Anyone On "tramadol" For Pain? 2 herniated discs Posted: 12-13-07 08:56am
I was just wondering becuase this is the
first time it was perscribed for me in the
ER when I fell last week. Kinda put my
back out of wack again too.
Just wanted to know how it is working for
you and if it is helping. If it is, I will
ask doc to switch me from Hydrocodone or
Oxycodone.
I have two buldging herniated disc's at L-
2,3. And in constant ache or pain. My
Neurologist is doing my pain management
and said I have chronic back pain. Just
shopping around for less addictive
medications.
Thanks,
Carrie
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Posted: 12-13-07 16:59pm
My husband has tried tramadol a few times
to manage periodic pain and he doesn't
really like it. It makes him woozy in the
head and is difficult to come off.
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Charlie1A
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Posted: 12-20-07 15:29pm
My Doc had me on Tramadol for a month or
so. Then my Neurologist swithed me to
hydrocodone. The Tramadol did not seem to
help with the pain much at all, and after
a couple of weeks using it, it only gave
me a headache each time I used it. If you
are using the Hydrocodone for pain relief,
I don't think you have to worry too much
about addiction. I have been using it for
several months now and don't seem to have
any problem stopping for a week or so
without it. I do use it again when my pain
becomes severe, but have no kind of
craving for it when not in pain. But
everyone is different, so if you are using
it, be careful. Don't take more than the
prescribed amount unless directed by your
doctor. I only take mine now when my pain
is great enough that aspirin or tylenol by
themselves will not manage my pain enough
that I can work. Good luck!
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shania
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Posted: 02-04-08 13:55pm
Hi,
It worked for me when my pain was acute
but I don't think that you can take it for
long.
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nscrbug
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Posted: 02-04-08 19:33pm
I'm on Tramadol for lower back pain right
now. Been taking it daily for about 2
months. It works for me, BUT...it is VERY
addicting and hard to come off of. I ran
out of pills on a Tuesday, and by Friday I
was in complete misery. And I'm only
taking 50mg of Tramadol per day!!! I was
really shocked at how quickly my body
became dependant on such a low dosage. I
take 1 50mg tablet right when I wake up in
the morning with my breakfast...along with
a 500mg Naproxen. If I don't eat
something when I take it the Tramadol, I
get nauseous. I must say this
though...although it seems to work fairly
well for my back pain...it does NOTHING
for my sciatic pain in my right leg. I
have no personal experience with either
Hydrocodone or Oxycodone, so I can't help
with any comparison there.
Linda
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Hi Posted: 02-04-08 20:02pm
The tramadol did NOTHING for my herniated
disc............I am in better spirits
with Flexeril. At least I can still
function, where as with taking loratab or
oxycodon it seems too addictive. Just
rather not take that chance. I think I'd
rather suffer the back pain than be a
walking zombie. Hope you are "back" to
feeling better soon!
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nscrbug
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Posted: 02-04-08 20:59pm
I'd like to add...that I don't feel like a
"zombie" on the Tramadol. Infact, just
the opposite...it's like a major "upper"
for me. Gives me a nice energy boost.
Don't know if that's how it works for
everyone, though. Your results may vary.
Linda
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bbk
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kiwi Posted: 02-09-08 18:03pm
I m the same, on tramadol which i am
currently takeing 50mg three times a day
along with nurofin and i am no longer
drousey and barely notice i am on any
thing.
I also have two herniated disc which are
crushing my siatic nerves.
Its great to see what every one is useing
and the comparisons between, Thanks and i
look forward to more discusions.
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shania
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Posted: 02-11-08 14:28pm
I had the upper effect as well. It was
hard when I came off them as I couldn't
take them any more as i was put on
amitrypiline as well and the two don't mix
so I was told.
