Generic Name: Ultram ER (tramadol)
Ultram ER Reviews
For Back Pain "Been on it for three days and feel like myself again. Decompression, fusion, injection therapy, muscle relaxers, opiates, nerve blockers, NSAIDs. Nothing has given me long-term relief the way Ultram ER has. Aside from the dependence issues, I think I found my wonder drug. I have degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis."
For Chronic Pain "I have several health issues, including fibromyalgia. My specialist had tried everything on me, and nothing gave me any relief. Once they put me on this medication, I was actually able to get up and move. I had to change one of my doctors, and she didn’t want me on this high of a dosage. Since lowering the mg, and it not being extended release, I am back to having chronic pain."
For Pain "I took generic Tramadol 50 mg for years and it did not help me. When I heard about Ultram ER 200 mg I asked my doctor if I could try it, and she said 'Yes.' I started taking it, and the difference in my pain level was amazing. I ran out of it, and in the interim, my pain level escalated beyond belief. I will never be without this RX ever again. It keeps my pain at a level that is tolerable. It made a tremendous difference in the quality of my life!"
For Pain "I am a helicopter pilot for the US Army and I have chronic upper back pain. I am on the 200mg Ultram and it is a lifesaver. It still allows me to fly and controls the pain. My only issue with this drug is it tends to make me itch, and I can't take it before bed or I will be awake all night. I have been taking it as needed for the past 6 months."
For Chronic Pain "Could not stay on Norco long term. Tried the IR, Tramadol, but it did nothing. The Tramadol ER was very, very different and works wonderfully. I rarely experience head pain over a 3-4 pain scale. I take this daily, every morning, 100 mg."
For Pain "I have adhesions related to multiple abdominal surgeries and some nerve damage as well. I was on Vicodin for 6 months and was referred to a pain clinic. Being a nurse, I had seen Ultram used in the hospital with good pain control. I suggested I try it and stop the Vicodin. It was an incredibly easy transition, and the benefits were immediate. I too have noticed a definite mood stabilizing. I was having mood swings on the Vicodin that were affecting my relationships with others. I feel calmer, and my pain is nearly gone at 200 mg daily. I am so thankful for having relief. I think it's a wonderful drug."
For Chronic Pain "Tramadol extended-release 100mg reduces my herniation disc (neck) and pinched nerve pain from an 8 pain level to a 2. Sometimes need an extra 50mg of IR and alternate advil and Tylenol for added pain relief."
For Pain "I had an accident at work about 4 years ago, which injured my neck and back. After taking generic tramadol for a couple of years and constantly having to up my dosage, I saw a new doctor who switched me to 300 mg Ultram ER. What a difference! I have been taking it for 2 years now, and I can't imagine what I would do without it."
For Chronic Pain "I broke my knee, and all the cartilage came out of the back, I hate NARCOTICS, having bipolar issues, as well, . Ultram is right in the middle, takes pain away , ENOUGH, so I don't have to concentrate on me!"
For Pain "I was in a car accident in April 2009. My doctor put me on Flexeril, hydrocodone, and ibuprofen. The hydrocodone helped me stay functional, but he took me off of them. I was very careful with taking them, but I guess he thought I didn't need them. So after that, I found out after talking to others that he should have sent me to an orthopedic. Well, I got a new doctor who referred me to an awesome orthopedic doctor. He checked me out and took me off the Flexeril and put me on Tramadol ER. He also referred me to a wonderful physical therapy wellness center. Tramadol has given me my life back!"
For Pain "I am now 19 years old. Two years out of high school, I severely broke my hand from a fight. I have never felt so much pain in my life. I underwent three surgeries, three plates and twenty-four screws later, my hand was somewhat normal, still a lot of pain. Now I'm getting ready to leave for the United States Air Force and cannot take narcotic pain medication. My doctor recommended 200 mg Ultram ER. It works wonders, and it doesn't show in my drug screening. I never thought I could take one pill a day and be pain-free."
For Fibromyalgia "I have had fibromyalgia for years and have been prescribed many different pain medicines. I have also been seeking less pharmaceutical ways of dealing with my pain. One doctor prescribed tryptophan to me, and I thought it was great and have had to use less pain medicines because of it. However, I did not know that it was classified as an SSRI, so when my new doctor prescribed tramadol to me and bumped me right up to the highest dose, and I took it with my tryptophan, I got really, really sick. It took me a few days to figure out what was going on, but I was having a major drug interaction called serotonin syndrome. Be careful. Yes, this drug works wonders on pain, but can be dangerous with many other drugs."
For Back Pain "I had scoliosis surgery about 30 years ago. Was in an auto accident, herniated cervical and lumbar discs. Now fused T1-S1. Lumbar fusion resulted in nerve damage with pain radiating through my right leg to my toes. Lyrica and Neurontin didn't help. Tramadol worked wonders. I take 2-50 mg tabs, and they get me moving. But they keep me up at night, the pain keeps me up all night too, so I take temazepam for sleep. Now I'm trying the extended-release version at night, hoping the lag time until they start working will allow me some sleep, and I'll feel better when I wake up."
For Pain "I have peripheral neuropathy that was originally misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia until I demanded real tests. I've tried Duragesic, OxyContin, Vicodin, Tylenol with Codeine (developed an allergy to), Lyrica, as well as various other NSAIDs and muscle relaxers. I hated taking narcotics, there is a big family history of drug abuse, and it really made me worried that maybe I would start acting like them. I would say that Ultram ER 300 mg plus 2 of the 50 mg tabs per day as needed really works well. I do also take 1500 mg of gabapentin a day, alprazolam to sleep if needed, and Soma occasionally (maybe 2-3 times a month). I also use Lidoderm patches and TED stockings. I now can go to college again and don't feel doped up."
For Pain "I had surgery for scoliosis with spinal fusion 27 years ago. Since then, my neck and lower back (without fusion) have been collapsing, curving, and I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. The pain began to extend to my hips and shoulders and it became impossible to function. I had difficulty getting up and moving around, and more and more difficulty doing basic daily chores. (I am a 51 y/o woman with 5 children - no wonder, right? ha ha). Anyway, my doctor prescribed Ultram ER 100mg for me about 5 years ago and it has given me relief for the most part - until the last year. I think I need to increase the dosage as I know my back is worse and the pain is getting worse, however, Ultram has been a life saver."
For Pain "I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 2 years ago. At the same time I was in early recovery for addiction to pain killers (prescribed for pain,if your pain never stops you continue to use as prescribed and you are addicted). I had to have something so my Doctor told me about tramadol. I take 4-6 50 mg a day for pain. No side effects. Don't know how I would have got along without it."
For Pain "I have chronic lower lumbar pain from a bone disorder that affects mostly my lower back. Pain can be excruciating at times. I was taking the tramadol 50 mg tablets for a few years they helped some but I had to take more and more of them. My doctor put me on the tramadol ER tablets so I take 1 tablet a day. It is great. With one 300 mg tablet a day I can function fine. It gives great pain relief."
For Pain "I have suffered from TMJ issues for many years and was prescribed many pain meds but the narcotics made me very ill. I started taking Ultram ER 200mg and for once I could actually function in the real world! I recommend anyone needing long-term pain relief to look into Ultram ER"
For Pain "My doctor prescribed ULTRAM ER 200 for lower back pain and sciatica. I was taking 1 tablet twice a day. For 2 or 3 days it seemed to work great. Then I started having side effects. I had mild dizziness and a slight upset stomach. I took Ultram ER for a total of 9 days. The dizziness became severe, I was lethargic but not able to sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours a night, and the nausea had increased. I stopped taking ultram ER and it took 12 days for the side effects to subside. The doctor said I had an allergic reaction to this medication."
For Pain "I found tramodol to be very effective in controlling my back pain. I was able to use the minimum dose for the most part, but knew that I could take another half pill if the pain was more severe, usually in the morning. As the pain decreased, I did not feel the need to take the medicine as often, and was able to get off of it easily. I could function well while on this drug at the minimum dose."
For Pain "I had spinal fusion in lower lumbar region 9 years ago. I was fine until August '08. I had such severe sciatic pain doctor progressively put me on Ultram ER 200mg 1x / day. It worked great. Pain went away after 4 months. I stopped taking Ultram and now I am dealing with withdrawal symptoms. PAY ATTENTION to warnings about long term usage."
For Pain "This is an exceptional drug for pain relief but the side effects far outweigh the pain relieving benefits. I took Ultram ER,300 MG for 3 months for low back pain and like I said it was a savior for my pain. However, I started to have some strange dreams with muscle spasms, constipation and extreme fatigue. I stopped the drug about 10 days ago and have finally started to feel better. I am 73 years old and in good health, except for the back pain."
For Pain "I had been taking Ultram 50mg for two years and my Doctor decided to take me off of it because i was taking 4 tablets per day. Since then my doctor has put me on other meds which have not helped. I recently read about Ultram ER and I have a doctors appt tommorrow. I am going to mention this to my doctor to try because i think a one a day pill is exactly what I need. I will let you all know how it goes. I pray this works because i am tired of taking pill after pill."
For Back Pain "2005 started taking tramadol 50mg, and the within a few months started on 100mg time release. These past few months I feel the medication hasn't helped like in the beginning. Sciatica pain 24/7, Thursday had another round of epidural, and doctor wants me off tramadol. Well tonight I've had such bad anxiety I can't sleep. I thought he would ween me off this medicine, like all other medicine in this category! Will call the doctors office Monday, this is ridiculous to be miserable at night, due to the doctors advise. I'm tempted to just take a pill just to get some sleep, I have a little tingly on the right leg, but not in any pain. Hope this epidural works this time. Back in 2006 it did not help. "
For Chronic Pain "Ultram ER pumps pain relief through my body for the entire day and night. I gave up hydrocodone for this drug, and I am very pleased."
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