tramadol tablets

My GP gave me Tramadol for Sciatic/Arthritis pain, one was enough, I was ill for two days and never took another. I slept for 15hrs was sick and drowsy for two days. Sorry that's not much help to you.

I prefer the pain to the horrible feeling I had when on strong painkillers (Oxycontin then Tramadol). I can't quite describe it but I really hated it. I don't see how anyone could get addicted to feeling like that!

They are high dose Codein and I got on well with them for a slipped disc but felt nauseaus in the mornings and could not eat any breakfast.

I had them for back pain a few years ago ... apparently the next step up from Co-codamol 30/500 which make me sick?

Anyway, Tramadol did nothing much for the pain and spaced me out to boot. Didn't like the feeling at all so only took 2 and still have the rest in my medicine box. Can't remember any sleep problems.

Codeine and Tramadol make me ill and have the same effect on my DS. Morphine made me sick after my hip replacement so I don't think I'm at any risk of addiction to opiates.

Yes Tramodol had an adverse effect on me as well. Did not persevere as I was concerned about addiction.

same as annodomini the only painkillers that work for me are paracetemol alternated with ibuprofen. Zopiclone for sleeping. All these for post op knee replacement and for shoulder reconstruction. Morphine useless, codeine etc make me feel dreadful. I think everyone reacts differently.

They weren't compatible with me that's for sure. Simply unable to function at any helpful level. Slow release ibuprofen and paracetamol seem to be the strongest I can tolerate and usually do a reasonable job, brings pain down to a level I can manage.

Tramadol is morhpine related and highly addictive. I had it for 3 days after knee replacement and I had no side effects- but wouldn't want to take it long term. Hope you find a suitable replacement for pain control.

It is good(?) to know that others cannot tolerate all these supposed painkillers - I thought it was just me. The hospital staff at the Nuffield where I had my hip done treated me as if I was putting it on when the tablets made me ill. One sister came in and said, in a huffy tone of voice:" Well what DO you want us to give you?" - how the would I know!!!!

When I got home I used a combination of paracetamol and half a codeine. It is a catch 22, as they want you up and mobile but give you stuff that renders you unconscious or unsafely giddy.

Absolutely luckygirl! I was so surprised to be asked which drugs I'd prefer. As I then had no experience at all of any of them I really couldn't say. I learned quick enough though! I'm managing on the odd paracetamol so far. Its not pain free but its OK. Can't ask more. Pain has a function!

I was given Tramadol after my knee replacement. I had no side effects but it did not take away the pain that I had. I took them for 2-3 weeks and then stopped, no problems. Like others, the staff could not work out what was best for my pain- they just shrugged their shoulders and walked away.

I have been on Tramadol for donkeys years and have a prescription for up to 8 tablets a day. I do not find taking it much of a problem to be honest.

I have over a period of time learnt to take Tramadol as and when I am at my worst but this has been helped by another tablet that was prescribed for me a few years ago. Meloxicam. One tablet is a muscle relaxant, the other pain control. I have found the 'combination' works very well for my pain and I have cut down the amount I take severely.

I definitely cannot take Tramadol without food even after such a long period of taking them. It is better to live with a little discomfort than take 8 a day but I will if and when the pain is too bad, 'a flair up'.

Tramadol did not work for me at all...I might just as well have downed a tube of smarties!

Thankyou everyone for your comments. I have to have some form of pain relief as the nerve pain ie numbness tingling cramp is24/7 and I wasn't able to sleep. I kind of sleep in-between the nightmares so out is better than no sleep. Think I will go back in cocodamol. Tried 8 paracetamol a day but made me feel ill.

Anything. And on silly phone.

MargaretX I don't think that tramadol is high dose codeine, as mentioned in your post. I understand that Tramadol is a synthetic opiate.

Anyone taking an antidepressant has to be careful when taking Tramadol in higher doses for fear of seizures.

I cant even remember the 12 months i was on Tramadol ! my DH when he had to have them was bouncing off the walls and a dear friend when she was on them was found in the woods by her DH trying to commit suicide, she remembers nothing of it other than having her stomach pumped.I would rather suffer the pain than take them again and my Doctor still tries to give me them !

I had them for sciatica with no problems whatsoever

I was given them for pain in my hip , first night I slept but woke with the pain , took one at 8am as instructed , every time I sat down I fell asleep . I tried for aweek as I was told it would take a week for the pain to lessen ,but when I could not remember what day it was I stopped taking them , and I was only on 2 tablets a day ! the pain was not helped in any way

DH takes them for his back. No problems.

I know from where I used to work that a lot of people have side effects of feeling spaced out, upset stomach or sleeping a lot from most strong painkillers. The only answer I think is to find a balance between taking strong medication with side effects and taking enough pain relief to take the edge off the pain.

Just watched gp behind closed door tv programme. Patient taking tramadol reported increased aggression and irritation as side effects.

I had a kidney stone about 4 years ago, they struggled to get it out so I had to have a stent in for six weeks before they could operate again. I was in agony the whole time. I took Tramadol along with goodness knows how many other things at the same time. I was pretty spaced out, but because of the pain I didn't care too much. I found them to be very good on the pain relief though, and apart from making me a bit zombie like they didn't make me feel ill or anything.

They are addictive though so one has to take care.