I've just been prescribed Tramadol - is it any good?

[jellie]

I've finally been prescribed a 'Proper' painkiller - Ibuprofen, paracetamol and others did not touch this sides.

Is Tramadol seen as a good painkiller?

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Hi

I cant take codeine based pills as they interfere with my IBS. Like you i was put on an ibruprofen based one but this did not take the edge off my back and shoulder pain at all so now i take tramadol. I had to quit the capsules as although they helped the pain the side effects were doing my head in (itchiness especially the fce) but they put me on modified release ones and i couldnt do without them at the moment.

Of course we are all different so its a case of trying until you find out whats good for you.

Hope they help though.

gentle hugs xx

[jellie]

Hey Kialaya,

Thank you for your reply - I guess I'll just have to see how I get on.

I hope the pain isn't too bad for you.

jellie xo

[Hidden]

ive only used the patches on clients [I was a community carer] they can make you sweaty itchy etc, but if they work they were pretty good

[jellie]

Thank you Lally! I thought 'Itchy & Sweaty' were 2 of the 7 dwarves?

Hope you're ok.

jellie xo

[JoJo32]

Hi

I found that tramadol is the only pain killer that helps me when the pain is really bad. You may feel tired or spaced out when taking them so just take it easy until they are in your system. Hopefully you will find them good for you.

Take Care

Jo x

[jellie]

Thank you Jo; the Doctor suggested I start by taking 1 per day as I get spaced out quite easily. If the Tramadol does work, I'll be doing cartwheels in the garden!

Take care,

jellie xo

[Hidden]

if I could do cartwheels, Ill get thousands of them, I might mention them to my gp, anythings worth a try

[jellie]

Lol, exactly! xo

[Tavia]

Honestly, I think they are awful, vile tablets.

I have been on them for two years and have been begging all the doctors at my local surgery to take me off them and give me something else. As other people have said, they are the only thing I have found to even touch the pain, but the side effects ( for me ) are just not worth it.

I get violently sick with them, and should I have to take more than one a day, ( and lets face it, we're in pain most of the time ) then I get terrible shakes and my arms itch so bad that I have actually got a lot of blood bruises on my arms.

However it's different for everyone, and I hope you are one of the ones that get positive results from it

[orgsmurf54]

Hi jellie

I take Tramadol when the pain gets really bad and, I go to bed as they make me sleep (hurray) I let my son know I'm taking 1 as they knock me out for 5 hrs dead on, he panics if I don't answer my fone. I love 'em best painkiller for me for a long time. hope they help you.

soft hugs

orgsmurf xx

[sh3ronb]

Im on Tramadol, 2 x 200mg a day, They dont really do much for me, i still have pain. Maybe one day they will find the right painkiller for me. As Tavia says, it's different for everyone. Good luck.x

[getactive]

Hi I take 2x200mg tablets 4 times a day and they are the only things that give me any relief my pain never goes altogether but htey help. i also take pregablin 3 times a day and diclofenic. As you can see I live on tablets but without them I would nebver even get out of bed. I really hope they work for you. the only side effect I get is really bad constipation. Take care Sue x

[jellie]

Thank you everyone for your help - hopefully the tablets will do the trick - nothing else has worked so far, but you never know.

Gentle hugs to you all.

jellie xo

[serenarian]

I didn't find Tramadol helped, the only thing that takes the edge of pain, for me, is 30/500 Co Codamol. I also found Gabapentin no use either, Amytriptiline helps with the restless legs thing. I have had FB for around 12 years along with Lupus. Without Co Codamol I couldn't function, some say it doesn't work with FB, but I find if I limit taking it to when I am absolutely on my backside, it helps loads.

[Jane64]

I take two modified release twice a day. They don't stop the pain, but on the occassions I have not had any (run out or something) the pain comes in a hundred times worse and I can't settle even if I take other pain relief in double doses!!

I don't have any side effects from them but they did make me quite nauseous and unwell for the first week or so until they got into my system.

I think the pain gets worse if I miss them partly due to the withdrawal which you will get if you stop them suddenly.

Good luck with them and I hope you find some relief soon xxx

[Hidden in reply to Jane64]

I agree with you there, im supposed to take 2 a day but i take up to 3 if really bad as i cant find anything else to take which takes the edge of my back pain, but when i run out i certainly know about it.

Maybe it is the withdrawal symptoms but right now its the only thing other than diazepam that helps me and they wont let me have any more diazepam.

xx

[roxyroo]

Hi i take 100mg 3x aday, they help my pain alot. Hope they work for you. They dont make me sleepy but i do get the shakes, id rather that then the pain. I must just add they dont take all the pain away, but they are the best pain tablet ive been on. I have been told they are adictive. Hug and love to you. Helen xx

[jellie]

Thanks guys, you're all very kind - I really do appreciate your help and advice.

I guess I can only wait and see how they work for me.

Hugs all 'round.

jellie xo

[clay63]

Just remember that if you drive ??? to ask your GP If you are allowed to drive with the meds that you take. I was told NOT TO DRIVE when I went on Tramadol and there are a lot of meds that will affect your eye sight, feeling drowsy, ect Remember that If you are involved in an accident you might find out that you are not insured as you supposed to notify your insurance Co of any change. I know of a person who that happened to, they had a Mobility car. So keep this in mind, keep safe, and hope in less pain.

[jellie]

Thank you paradise and clay63. I'm glad they work for you.

I guess everyone's different and I'll have to see how I get on - looks like I may have to take one at some point today.

I don't drive thankfully but I was unaware that it could affect your insurance - I'll pass the message on as I'm sure not everyone is aware of that.

Gentle hugs and thanks.

jellie xo

[soulsusie in reply to jellie]

Hi Jellie,

I am on Tramadol as well as a lot of other medication, initially I was quite space out on them but with adjusting the dosage etc thins settled down, it is different for everyone as our tolerance to drugs isn't carte blanche.

Take care,

Hugs, Sue x x x

[jellie]

Thank you Sue,

Have a great weekend,

jellie xo

[shopaholic]

hi there...im on 8 tramadol a day with paracetomol as well coz doc says they work better with both....like everyone says we r all different.i dont feel ANY side affects (my doc says only a hammer wud make me sleep!!!) but they only take the edge off really...ive told the pain clinic they dont seem 2 do much 4 me so im waitin 4 a reasesment....but i hope they work 4 u....take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[ihatefibro]

Hi Jellie,

I have been on Tramadol for quite some time, and do take Amitriptyline, for sleep, before this i had 2 whole night's sleep.a month. I'm not able to take Co proxamol ect. I am getting much better sleep now. It is of course what works for you, but this is a good place to bounce of idea's for all of us,Fibro sufferer's. Also maybe try Acupuncture, and or Hydro, Also check with your Gp to see if any Hospital's nearby have a Pain group. It seriously is pretty awful to deal with it on your own, as well as family members and friends say oh but you look so well, so unsupportive. My family have very recently giving me support finally!! Do you have Chronic and M.E. all linked to Fibro. Hope some of this is of some use to you.

take care ihatefibro xxx