tramadol

[elaine ann]

hello is anyone on tramadol?if so does it work? just been prescribed it but afraid to take it
elaine ann

[Joy]

I have been perscriped Tramadol . I take it when I can't stand the pain anymore . It effects me the same as amitrip. and makers me sleep which I am pleased about because the pain then goes  Hooray !!  

Give it a try on a day when you have little to do and you are staying at home


Joy

[Joo]

Hi Elaine,

A friend of mine takes tramadol when the pain is bad but divides her dose taking it in two halves a couple of hours apart in the morning. She finds doing it this way helps to avoid a sick feeling. As a nurse, I trust her knowledge and judgement but always best to ask your own practitioner or pharmacist for their opinion and advice.

I still only take paracetamol and occasionally ibuprofen but I probably need tramadol. My doc has offered Meloxicam in the past but I've not used it - anyone here tried it for fibro or arthritis?

Best off luck with the meds,

Joo x

[elaine ann]

thanks joo
i have been trying to take just one a day but you can take paracetemol along with tramadol.i cant take anti inflamatories because of my stomach.but had to take both doses of tramadol as the pain is really bad awake all night.i have to see the doc for results of xray it has come back but receptionist cant tell you so i have to see doc as the girl on the desk says doc now wants a scan so now its more waiting around and pain until they decide what to do
elaine ann

[Joy]

I have just been perscripe Meloxicam 15mg for OA and Fibro GP said I will be a new women !!!!
I haven't tried it yet I am waiting until my busy week is over in case there are side effects. I really hate taking meds but the pain in my hip and shoulder is now out of control , wearing a tens 24/7

Hope the Tramodol works for you Elaine ann

[Joy]

Forgot this bit ( normal for me  lol )  GP also said I should go back on lansoprazole for my tummy as they can upset it .

[elaine ann]

thanks joo for the replys.stopped taking the tramadol on sunday could not stand not going to the toilet and have been fine go for xray results next week so should know something then let us know how  these new tablets work for you
elaine ann

[Adele]

Hi Elaine I'm on tramadol and I have been taking it for the past few months when the pain is really bad (which is all the time at the moment I can hardly put my foot to the ground at the mo the pain in my ankle is so bad) I can take up to 3 a day and touch wood I havent had any side effects. I'm sorry  it didnt work for you cus it does help - for a while anyway! I had the problems you have when I was on naproxen.
Adele x