Tramadol Helps with Exhaustion

I found out by accident that tramadol significantly improves my restless leg syndrome. I take 50mg twice a day...once after lunch another 2-3 hrs before bed. I used to get excessively tired mid day with uncontrollable yawning and my RLS would go off the charts. I noticed that if I took the 50mg tramadol mid day BEFORE these symptoms, they would not occur. So not that tramadol gives me energy per se, but it prevents a horrible energy crash and a terrible onset of RLS symptoms. When I first began using tramadol 10 years ago or more, I did notice that when i would take my earlier dose (usually to prevent symptoms while flying), I would be in more pleasant mental state, prompting me to refer to it as my happy pill early on. That aspect has subsided or is much less noticeable.

I know this post is 3 years old but WOW .. everything you stated in your post concerning Tramadol and its affects on you are very similar to mine. I get a burst of clarity / energy or more of an anti depressant effect after taking it. I can think clearly and I am not inhibited by heavy issues in my life. I try to be mindful and cognizant of whether this is just a "feel good" feeling like someone may feel when they get high? I have never smoked weed o done recreational drugs before, so I can't really speak to how they feel, but the best way i can explain my feeling is that I feel more "NORMAL" with some undeniable euphoric feeling, but its more a matter of clarity for me. Another side effect is that my sinus and allergy issues all but subside when I take Tramadol. Just want to leave this post in case someone else was experiencing the same thing and had questions as well.

Lol I know I'm now 4 years behind from seeing this, But my reactions are the same It's a good feeling that helps me get a lot of work done and Im happy to speak to people on the phone. ( My job requires me to make a lot of calls). it also never helped really for pain. Would you guys know of an alternative to this medication to keep receiving that "Feel Good" feeling? I have only been prescribed tramadol for a short-term surgery I had on my foot and I'm all out. I found this website while searching for alternatives to this medication. How can I obtain a regular prescription for this as well?

Lol I know I'm now 4 years behind from seeing this, But my reactions are the same It's a good feeling that helps me get a lot of work done and Im happy to speak to people on the phone. ( My job requires me to make a lot of calls). it also never helped really for pain. Would you guys know of an alternative to this medication to keep receiving that "Feel Good" feeling? I have only been prescribed tramadol for a short-term surgery I had on my foot and I'm all out. I found this website while searching for alternatives to this medication. How can I obtain a regular prescription for this as well?

Hello @keeptrying, welcome to Mayo Connect. I see this is your first post. I'm happy you found us. Connect is a great place to ask questions, share your health story and learn what others with similar health issues are doing for treatments. I'm tagging other Connect members who have talked about using Tramadol to see if they can share their experience. @barbararene, @mrfish, @techi, @vdouglas, @carpe_bean, @steeldove are you able to offer @keeptrying any information or experience with Tramadol?

@keeptrying do you have a diagnosis for your neuropathy? I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy but only have the numbness and no pain in my legs so I've never had to take pain medications.

John

I feel the same way..

I wake up every morning feeling very tired/fatigued and exhausted.

Sad to say as soon i take some capsules of tramadol, i feel automatically energized...am worried that I am getting addicted or dependent on tramadol

My worry is: does overuse of tramadol increase creatinine level and then lower eGFR?
KINDLY HELP

Welcome @swajuihian, I think worrying about long term use of any medication is pretty normal. I've had similar questions on a few medications I take also. Here's some information I found on that discusses the topic.

"When tramadol is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain." --- Tramadol (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tramadol-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20068050

Have you discussed your concern with your doctor?

Welcome @swajuihian, I think worrying about long term use of any medication is pretty normal. I've had similar questions on a few medications I take also. Here's some information I found on that discusses the topic.

"When tramadol is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain." --- Tramadol (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tramadol-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20068050

Have you discussed your concern with your doctor?