Does anyone know anything about Tramadol/Ultram?

Question

My doctor gave me this for my arthritis in my back and hip. I also have bercitis and sidadica in this area when my arthritis is enflammed. So he gave me this. I have never heard of it. Does anyon know anyything about it. I'm at work and am hurting. i was going to take one, but reading about it, it said it was a narcotic. I don't want to feel funny at work. Will this make me feel strange, and does it realy help with pain? thanks a million for your help.

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I have had MRI's, bine scan, nerve tests. This is a condition that I have been dealing with for more than 10 yrs. Degenerative arthritis. When it gets bad usually with weather, the other things I mentioned, act up. I also accasionally have hurniated disk also. all stinks. He usually gives me steroid pack and hydracodone, for when it gets really bad and I have trouble walking. He wanted me to try this, but I never even heard of it. I am scared that it is something that it sounds like is a daily thing to take. not so sure I like that, cause I try to deal with the pain using tylenol arthritis as not to build up a tolorance for anything cause all this is only going to get worse with age. Thanks everyone for educating me with your experience with this med. i really appriciate it. Thanks a million and happy holidays.

Well gillanap, because the upper back issue is something from my job, the others listed are symptoms that I have been dealing with for 10 yrs. and sorry for your confusion, but they are 2 seperate things, not a sudden onset. and rimatoid, is diff. then degenerative. Sorry for you, but your snide attitude with my question is unwelcome, and not an answer to either of my questions. Perhaps find a teen to speak down to, if this is what you are looking to do. Cheers!!!! Always have to have sombody negative Gee

Answer 1

Tramadol is a synthetic opiod agonist/antagonist. That means that it both has an opiod effect on some receptors and an antogonist effect on other receptors. For any given person it can anywhere from not effective to extremely effective for certain varieties of pain. It also has an antidepressant effect similar to Effexor for some people. It could make you feel a little peculiar the first few days but that usually goes away. Be cautious about driving at first, until your body gets used to it. After more than a couple of weeks a person will need to taper these, usually over a short period. If it is for temporary pain, usually usage decreases naturally as pain decreases. Use as directed and DO NOT exceed the recomended daily dose as side effects get worse, often a lot worse, as dose goes up, without an increase in pain relief. If it doesn't work at prescribed dosages, talk to your doctor.

It does not have antiinflammatory effects. It might work a lot better in combination with an anti-inflammatory like asprin or ibuprofen or aleve, etc. Talk to your doctor.

Try it at home in the evening for the first dose. If you become drowsy, have a good nights sleep.

Answer 2

I have been taking tramadol for several years now and love it. It helps my pain without me being groggy. Tramadol was just added to the Narcotic list about a year ago. It is the lowest on the list now, it does have an opiate but it is mild.
Anything with an opiate can be addictive though, so you have to watch yourself and take as prescribed.

P.S. With the way you were describing your symptoms, I was curious if you have ever had a MRI, because I was told I had all of those things when actually it was a herniated disc causing all of it, especially the sciatica. A X Ray cannot detect soft tissue conditions so if you haven't had a MRI, you would do well to look into it.

Answer 3

>Ok, so I work at a computer all day doing graphic design, I also freelance doing the same thing at my home. My problem that I'm having is my back, it hurts so bad daily. It used to only start at the end of the day, now it's very early in the day and all day. It's my middle upper back area. I sometimes have my son step on my back to pop it because it hurts so bad. I know its the way of sitting at the computer, I mean if you look around at anyone on a computer, they are alway leanning a bit, so I am sure I do to. Anyone delt or dealing with this? Any suggestions on how to sit better or better type of chair, anything that others have done to help them with this? Again this is my job, so I can't just change careers.<
As someone who has Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am confused by the above question one month ago and by the question you posted above. Back pain to bercitis, sidadica, arthitis in one month is a severe onset.
I suggest you see a Rheumatologist and get a diagnosis, rather than posting here.
Good Luck

Answer 4

I have tramadol for pain. The first time I took it, it made me sleepy. Since then, helps with the pain, and no more side effects. It really just depends on how you respond to pain meds, if they usually make you loopy, then it's a good bet tramadol could do so as well. If you don't normally feel strange or tired from taking them, it probably won't.

Is the safest bet to test out a new med at home, just in case.

Answer 5

Hi...I have been prescribed Tramadol before, had success with it it, and without the side effects you mentioned you were concerned about. Although, as with any new medication, I strongly feel it would be safest if you got through your day as best as possible and waited until you were home before taking it. If you're that uncomfortable, perhaps you could leave early to do so. Good Luck, and I hope you feel better.

Answer 6

Sorry to hear that, I took it for a while, didn't do anything for me at all, and that includes taking any of the pain away, I was then prescribed vicadin, if thats how ya spell it !! it worked very well and started to become addicted to that, so I myself stopped everything, I slept for a few days, I now take OTC stuff, and have for the last 2 years, it helps but not as much as the other !!! Talk to your Doctor, and see if there is something he/she can do for you.

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Answer 7

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I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Ultram is a synthetic form of codeine. It can make you sleepy, but does help for the pain. Everyone is different so you will need to hit it with a trail and error perspective. I take it and it works fine for me, I take the Ultram ER extended release so I am not sure if the non-er kind works faster or not. If you in pain though I would take it as perscribed by your doctor and try to take it easy until you get used to it.

Answer 10

My hubby has tramadol for pain. He is fine with it. It does not make him drowsy or out of it.