What are your experiences with tramadol ?

Posted by Always Hopeful @AlwaysHopeful, Jun 16 7:42am

I have been taking tramadol for over 20 years. It was first prescribed for knee pain. This was the era when they did meniscus surgery. I'm sure the medication is not effective for me now, but it continues to be prescribed. Any other thoughts or experiences?

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crbarefoot | @crbarefoot | Jul 16 5:47am

In reply to @AlwaysHopeful "Thank you for that information. It was extremely helpful." + (show)

So glad it was helpful. I feel like everyone should have the testing done. So many meds are contraindicated for me and I would have had no idea of what medicines to avoid and what medicines to consider without the testing. Best to you

Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 16 7:34am

I first came across the term "nerve damage" in this column.. I"ve looked it up on the internet and so I now what it is. I suggest you look it up and see how it fits your symptoms !!

adlttl123 | @adlttl123 | Jul 16 10:14am

In reply to @arlinevs "Ask for something different. All meds can become ineffective if you’ve taken them a long time...." + (show)

Naproxen is very very hard on your stomach! If you take it you must have a substantial amount of food on your stomach before you take it. Maybe take it after a meal. Good luck.

1kay2 | @1kay2 | Jul 16 6:01pm

In reply to @AlwaysHopeful "You are fortunate to have received that drug at that time. It wouldn't be prescribed today...." + (show)

it's crazy because they used to prescribe it for everything like candy. Now when a person really needs it, they can't prescribe it but making hard drugs legal is okay?

1kay2 | @1kay2 | Jul 16 6:03pm

Horrible drug for FM, almost lost my vision and other side effects.

Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 16 8:57pm

Those sound like nasty side effects. Hope your vision came back. Take care.

linamend | @linamend | Jul 17 3:58am

Tramadol is a synthetic narcotic...a barely effective analgesic which rates at the bottom of the Morphine Equivalency scale. You easily become tolerant of its effects and need more. Better off taking Tylenol. I've taken it for over 30 years. Useless medication at this point.

hvannort | @hvannort | Jul 17 7:57am

I take Tramadol and it is the only thing that is effective for my severe arthritis pain. I suffer no side effects. Without this drug I would not be able to live a normal life. I am 75. I have tried every kind of treatment and this one is the only thing that works for me. Best of luck finding a solution that works for you.