Ultram Tramadol tablets Review

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BayouBengal
Liberty, MS

Tramadol Keeps Me Going!

diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a busy person, practical, willing to pay for quality

Pros

Works quickly to relieve pain

Cons

Side effects

OCT

2009

Winters bring more than just cold weather for me, it also means that the aches and pains associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia will be knocking on my door. One of the prescriptions I take to manage the pain for both conditions is Tramadol.

Tramadol is classified as a narcotic-like drug but not considered one that you would get addicted to easily like some other ones on the market. It is also one that is fairly easy on the stomach. Tramadol is commonly prescribed for moderate to chronic pain. The name Tramadol is the generic form of the drug. The brand name is Ultram or Ultram ER, which is an extended release formula.

I have taken both Tramadol and Tramadol ER on and off for several years. I only take it when I need it, as these bouts with the Fibro seem to come and go. Stress seems to be a trigger for it. It has never upset my stomach, although I usually take it on a full stomach, after a meal.

Tramadol should be taken by adults only and only if prescribed by a doctor for a certain condition. There are many side effects associated with taking Tramadol that could be potentially dangerous. Anyone with a history of seizures should not take this medication.

Recommendation

I recommend Tramadol for relieving pain that is moderate to severe. It works fairly quickly for me and helps me to get a good night's sleep. I normally do not take it at all during the daytime since I have to drive to work. It makes some people very drowsy.

Recommended for moderate to severe pain.

Last edited on Oct 14, 2009

Ultram Tramadol tablets is recommended by BayouBengal

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Comments about BayouBengal’s Review

I'm glad this works for you!

It's really frustrating when the meds you need for symptoms cause a whole set of other problems. Glad you're getting some relief though.

In response to BayouBengal's comment from Oct 15, 2009 at 6:33PM:

I've done it all. The injections, the prescriptions (so many I can't even remember them all) and finally they tore up my esophagus. I went off for awhile and now use about one Flexeril a month and Aleve on an almost daily basis. I also have my RX strength Ibuprofen, but that makes me sleepy sometimes and others sick to my stomach. That's about it, I just haven't found the right thing and with the kids my options are limited. If I could find something I could take at night then wake up feeling rested it would help a LOT. This could be it. But then I would sleep too deep to hear the kids if they wake up.... oh well

In response to LisaCarey's comment from Oct 15, 2009 at 6:06PM:

A couple of years ago the doctors had me on so much medication (Tramadol, muscle relaxer and told me to take Aleve when needed). I finally quit taking this because it made me drowsy and I had to drive back and forth to work. Even taking it at night on a regular basis kept me spaced out. Do you take a muscle relaxer too? I ended up getting off all of it and I take one aspirin a day now and Aleve when needed. I've had a good year...hoping it continues :) But I dread winters!