- Take a moment. Help. Pain never controlled. 25th November 2006
... asked for something for breakthrough pain. She gave me Ultram . My next appointment I told her that it was def. not...
... 5) and let you take percocet 10 for bt. To expect ultram to help you is outrageously stupid. The pain itself ... He went back on his word and only wanted to give me ultram . I was, at that time, a lady who had had 2 lami's...
... and we talked about pain meds. I told them percs, ultram , ultracet, .. they all make me very sick. I used...
- Is this normal recovery for 3 level fusion 24th November 2006
... Disability etc. I stopped the Percocet and are taking Ultram . I don't think it does much for the pain. If bad...
- What Happens If You Can't/won't Fuse 22nd November 2006
... started on Valium and Oxycodone when needed. I was on Ultram since surgery but did not do the job....
- Desperate; looking for guidance & support... 21st November 2006
... At our final meeting he gave me a prescription for Ultram , and basically said, "there's nothing that we can...
- Spinal Fusion Surgery and Laminectomy 19th November 2006
... I took that for the first month. Now I am taking Ultram . It's okay I guess. Doesn't take the pain away completely...
- Why was my post op instructions so differant?? 18th November 2006
... better than the morophine did. I can't take percoset, ultram .. or those types.. i get very ill. Ask for what works...
- RF frequency 9 hrs away, have question 13th November 2006
... chronic pain ever since. I am currently taking 300mg of Ultram xr tablets once a day and they just dont do much for...
- UPDATE - Good and Unknowns 13th November 2006
... possibly trying me on methadone. I can't take percocets, ultram , ultracet, oxy.. they all make me hurl. But he decided...
... tissue pain from previous pelvic surgeries. I take Ultram . I don't see it works that great. I take three at...
- spinal stenosis w/ muscle spasms 13th November 2006
... has helped with nerve pain, but not controlled it. Ultram along with it for past 8 mo. Now taking Skelaxin ... for Percocet. I've read that you should not stop Ultram suddenly, and I'm confused about how to change from ... Darvocet or Percocet. How can I slowly discontinue Ultram , while taking one of the others and still control...
... hear of your extreme pain. I just want to agree that Ultram should not be stopped quickly! A slow taper off of ... are able to begin the new meds while tapering off of Ultram . A dosing schedule is easy to make up. And don't ... have a hard time with the new meds just because the Ultram is such a bear to withdraw off of. I was knocked ... and very miserable when I stopped a small dosage of Ultram on a dime after only taking it for 8 weeks. But I...
- Advice on glute pain please 5th November 2006
... break. Hav'nt taken any pain relievers. Anyone take ultram ? Any advice apreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
... issues. Could be any or all of them contributing.
Ultram works pretty well for alot of people. It's so strong...
- ? on steroid injections in your back 15th October 2006
... doc offered to give me a script but he mentioned Ultram & I have some here--just afraid to take it with these...
... depression. Been on it for awhile. And I also take Ultram . I was nervous about taking it as well, so I started ... light weight when it comes to meds. I don't take the Ultram unless I need to. Which I have had many bad days...
... something during the day so I may try a half of an Ultram & see.
Today the pain * spasm is kicking in again...
- Visit to Pain Mgmt. Dr.... 23rd September 2006
... ....I am afraid of the MSir....have problems with Ultram ..(major rash), and sulfer...the pharmacy called me...
... Ultram is not the same thing as Morphine at all. You may...
... generally not fatal.
Another one that's huge is Ultram . Because it is labeled non narcotic people think it ... out many warnings regarding physical dependancy and Ultram .
If you get to a point in your treatment that you...
... called me & my Dr. regarding previous reaction to Ultram ...but my PM Dr. said to take the med. I also have...
- anyone had success with fusion? 10th September 2006
... anymore, finally almost two years post op), NSAIDS, Ultram (the only med that helps me function), BOTOX, trigger...
- So Much Pain,what Can I Do? 3rd September 2006
... need to be changed. I personally don't think that Ultram is strong enough of a pain med to take for this type...
- Post Fusion Update - Got My CT and Myelogram Results 29th August 2006
... off all of it? I know after my 1st fusion, I took Ultram . You can take that before the 3 mo. is up, since...
- EMG/Spinal stenosis 29th August 2006
... a number of medications from neurontin, cymbalta, ultram , oxycodone, zonegram (spelling?), amitriptyline for...
- Degenerative Disc Disease 18th August 2006
... She has me on 2.5 mgs of methadone twice a day with Ultram 50 mgs...as needed for breakthrough pain. I was on...
- new here and new some help for my husband please!!!!! 9th August 2006
... way. so far he has taken ibprofen 800, flexaril, and ultram and the doc. just gave him a script for vicodin so...
- Finally seeking treatment for very old injury; input appreciated 3rd August 2006
... return in 1 more week. Basically he gave me a RX for Ultram , Skelaxin and Lidoderm. He also has me seeing a PT...
- seeing a chiro 22nd July 2006
... worked out, botox inj, muscle relaxers (used nightly), ULTRAM used daily *(max dosage per day) was using relafen...
... shuffling little old lady when I get up in the am. The ultram is doing pretty well, but I am going to get a script...
- Methadose side effect - HELP! 21st July 2006
... agrees better with you.
I can't tolerate percoset, ultram , ultracet.. etc. those all make me throw up even on...
- Stomach pain from NSAIDs, what should I take instead? 14th July 2006
... coudl i be so dumb. I am on Naproxen. I used to take Ultram but it does give constipation. i am constantly holding...
- thoracic/neck pain - need some input 11th July 2006
... not on any pain medicine. These doctors put me on ultram but does not help at all so i quit talking it.
Does...
- What did I do wrong? 8th July 2006
... done well for me. If I'm in agony, I might add an Ultram , but I rarely take those.
Narcotics make me sick...
- 2+ weeks post surgery 7th July 2006
... me as much as the Perc. does). He did give me some Ultram too to try out taking (and he DID give me one refill...
... He did give me some Ultram too to try out taking (and he DID give me one refill...
- need advise for back pain 5th July 2006
... ankle but have numbness tingling in right foot i take ultram any way to manage my pain for osteoarthritis of my...
- what have I NOT done? 30th June 2006
... with that until I need to be concerned again. I take Ultram daily and that helps-I try my best to avoid narcs...
- Thoracic Pain--What to do? 25th June 2006
... did nothing. I have been on various medications from Ultram , Zonegram (spelling ?), Neurontin, Oxycodone, Cymbalta...
- Tammy, Sheri, Schragie, Lorie, Suzy-Q and anyone I may have missed: How are you? 17th June 2006
... And that is because I decided I wanted to quit the Ultram since I just never felt good on it and it wasn't helping ... have ever experienced pre-surgery. Maybe part of the Ultram withdrawal, I don't know, but it has made sleeping...
... facing neurologically."
The e-stim unit, Topomax, Ultram , Zanaflex, Lidoderm patches, Wellbutrin and Trazadone...
- Another Case of Ultram Withdrawal Problems 10th June 2006
... sweaty and off balance often during the period I took ultram and now I am wondering whether that was body telling...
... We become our own body sleuths!
I can't take Ultram at all, even small doses.. it makes me very ill. ...
... I was taking the Ultram prior to surgery and it did a great job with the back ... terrible migraine types of headaches. So I saved the ultram to take only when the back was so bad, it was woth...
... help but wonder why my 15 yr. old son was given 50mg. ultram , for his foot pain, if it is so addictive. His Dr...
... I was on ultram for about a year and had little problem stopping it...
... The problem with Ultram is that it is scheduled currently as a non narcotic...
... different people respond differently, eh? I found Ultram on many a list as a med that is noted for its addictive ... experienced any type of withdrawal issues until taking Ultram . Oh well, I'll live.
I took 1 Ultram (instead...
... people react to meds differently b/c i have been on ultram for over a yr any where from 2 to 6 a day with no ... hell on me but im sure glad you noticed it was the ultram a couple of my friends have also told me of the same...
... person does react differently. If I take name brand Ultram I am unable to sleep for many days and have a rapid...
- Injections 10th June 2006
... effects that actually caused it to go off the market), Ultram , Ibuprofen, and many other antiflammatories but no...
... taken glucosamine, Mobic, Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, Ultram , Ibuprofen, and others (pretty much all your typical...
- One Neurontin Experience 4th June 2006
... as they may do fine. After all, I do fine with the Ultram and Lidoderm patches which either does not work for...
- Upper Back Pain 31st May 2006
... is something wrong and i am just worried .
I am on ultram for my pain which really does not help.
Thanks so...
... Back to my neck.
They have me on muscle relaxers and ultram , which just makes me sleep.
Thanks so much for your...
- Anyone ever take Ultram? 28th May 2006
... Hello,My Dr. also prescribed ultram for my bulging disc.
I haven't had any side effects...
... Hi Schao-
YES - I started on Ultram 5 weeks ago and the itching was awful at first. It...
... I took Ultram and it too made me vomit. I couldn't sleep either...
... I'm gonna be glowing pretty soon.
I tried the ultram many moons ago, did nothing for me at all. Good Luck...
... percocet--but I dont like taking narcotics, and since Ultram isn't a narcotic I didnt think I would itch so much...
... normally take percocet you will most likely find that Ultram is pretty ineffective in controlling your pain, it...
... I took ultram and got very light headed and felt like I drank energy...
... I also took ultram a few years ago. I broke out in a nasty rash on my ... back...very, very itchy. I kept taking the ultram , but the rash only got worse....my doctor told me...
... Several years ago, I took Ultram , but didn't feel like it did any good at all. Now ... some pretty severe itching, but had not related it to Ultram , because itching is a side effect of some of my other...
- Ultram 25th May 2006
... nerve? Not everyone does well on the same meds either, Ultram didn't do anything for me. I'm not sure if you can ... be on that long term, if you put ultram in the search on this sight, you should be able to ... rods.
I do hope you continue to do well on the ultram , and once again, welcome!
God Bless
Carol...
... Dear Oddie, My doctor also prescribed Ultram for me (bulging disc and facet joint arthritis L3...
... i have been taking ultram for about a yr and i have never had any side effects...
... Hi Oddie-
I started on Ultram about a month ago. I had a rough start on it - nausea ... helps me do that and that is how I measure success. Ultram , or Tramadol, is an interesting drug and, as mamkitkat...
... Dear Oddie, My doctor also prescribed Ultram for me (bulging disc and facet joint arthritis L3 ... feel. thanks, Kera
Hey Kera,
I've been on Ultram for about a month,now.I take 1every 4 to 6 hrs.It...
- need advice 19th May 2006
... injections, lots of PT, tens machine, etc. I was prescribed Ultram for pain, but like you, I need to drive my kids places...
- 12 Weeks Post Op And Fused !!!!! 12th May 2006
... ve have enough troubles with side-efects from the Ultram without having to add anymore symptoms into the mix...
- Update from two steps back thread 10th May 2006
... really whammy me, even in slight doses. I can't take ultram , ultracet, percocet.. they all make me hurl. But...
... typical side-effects. I took some benadryl with my Ultram tonight and so far it is working to keep the itchiness...
... had a funny day of it. The benadryl chaser to the Ultram is helping but I'm still scratching and still having...
- sciatic nerve 10th May 2006
... sciatic would start. I through out the darvocet, ultram and used motrin and ice and learned to stretch out...
- Adjusting to New Med: Ultram 10th May 2006
... my.. did not know that itchy was a side effect of ultram or ultracet. Those along with percocet.. make me...
... I have been on Ultram for months, and never had those side effects. I take...
... Ultram was a lifesaver for me. I put off triple level fusion ... until I could graduate college. I could take the Ultram and still be able to drive and attend classes (at ... a day).
I had the problems with itching, too. Ultram can have itching as a side effect, as can narcotics ... waking/must-be-functional hours. To get to sleep ( ultram can make you hyperactive sometimes), two benadryl...
... year old left alone in a candy store. I have tried Ultram myself and it never worked for me as well. Good advice...
... try the benedryl tonight. I am tapering off of the Ultram and never found time to call my GP to discuss a next ... terrible nausea and frantic itching thanks to the Ultram - I was as sharp as a tack - NOT! But I had enough...
- Bad News, two steps back this time 5th May 2006
... My head and stomach are upset because I started on Ultram for the first time today. Can't say as I think it...
... have them hand made.
I do know how you feel on the ultram , I could not take it, it didnt help at all and did...
... done).
Suzy -- hope you're feeling better on the Ultram . I had similar effects as you and it didnt help enough...
... balm in Gilead!
So far I am doing OK with the Ultram , I think. It is making me a bit drowsy so I only...
... Suzy -- a note about Ultram . My husband could always tell when I took it because...
- In trouble and don't know what to do next. 5th May 2006
... starting the lyrica, I have not taken a single Vicodin. Ultram makes me crazy. I told the doc to give me back the...
... the pain you have been living with all this time!
Ultram .. oh boy! Keep that stuff away from me and percoset...
... I was taking Vicoden for the pain and they gave me Ultram , which didn't help and made me feel crazy. Mostly...
- Insurance Denial for BMP Anyone? 2nd May 2006
... August or September.
Btw- I will be starting on Ultram tomorrow and hope it will do as well for me as I know...
... like an ocean of time tonight. Decided to start the Ultram tomorrow. I'm just too tired to want to deal with...
- Help for Tailbone Pain 29th April 2006
... pain on top of everything else! My doctor gave me Ultram for the pain, but I hate to take it. I could only...
- Ultram vs. Lortab 24th April 2006
... worry about the addiction possibility. I have used Ultram for a number of years now, taking maximum doses prior ... problem with it, some people do.
Some doctors say Ultram is narcotic, but according to the PDR, other books ... other conditions, can indeed become addicted to even Ultram .
Now, although it works so well for me, you realize ... which is a less dose 37.5 mg versus 50 mg that is in Ultram . The lesser dose is mixed with tylenol. Since tylenol ... the Ultracet was like taking nothing for me, but the Ultram is fine.
Certainly, rather than be on Lortab 10 ... bad day I can use up to three of those and also use Ultram , so that I am pain free and able to do things.
...
... The only real problem I had with ultram is that it lowered my seizure threshold and I responded ... any other seizure disorder. However, due to taking ultram and the resulting seizure, I am now the "unhappy" ... to say it was simply an allergic response but the ultram literature does note that it lowers your seizure threshold ... to seizures, I would strongly urge you NOT to take ultram or ultracet. I have taken neuronton and topomax for ... begin with or not but that's just my two cents on ultram . I have found that lortab controlled my pain better ... than ultram but the addiction potential is certainly there with...
- Looking for Quietcook??Nerve pain ongoing 22nd April 2006
... dots, not lesser %, nor generic) and of course the Ultram worked for me. Tylenol helps many, but doesn't help...
- both legs now? Not sure what to do until I see Dr 20th April 2006
... reading for a while, you've probably read that the Ultram work for me, but the Ultracet does not. The Ultracet ... necessarily work for the other.
However, the Ultram works like a narcotic and thus some doc's say it is ... addiction to narcotics may also have problems with Ultram . I've been on the medication for several years now ... You may wish to talk with your doctor about trying ultram if you have not tried it, to see if you get good pain...
... thanks for the info on ultram . i do believe i tried it several years ago after...
- Increased pain 19th April 2006
... taking it. You might ask about it. I was told that Ultram works better on back pain than the opiates.
I can...
- Another Post Op Lumbar Fusion ? 5th April 2006
... day at work and tiredness sets in I sometimes take Ultram during the day . Last x-rays showed bone growth between...
... and cages. $65,000 worth of titanium :) .
What is Ultram ? (I think that's how you spelled it.) I have heard...
- Neurontin and wine 27th March 2006
... try the neurontin versus narcotics. I'm glad that Ultram works for me in pain relief. Some people who have...
- Facet Joint Syndrome 24th March 2006
... my pain level gets to a 5 :) For my pain, I take ultram and I do aquatic excercises for Athritis patients...
... bone spurs.
Thanks for your response. I did try Ultram and it didn't do anything for me alone but when I...
- Can't wear my shoes!!!!!!!!!!!1 24th March 2006
... touch it it hurt so bad. Trying to walk was horrible. Ultram helped with the pain. It didn't get any better right...
- So really, what CAN be done for me? 23rd March 2006
... with nerve compression? Just meds (which I am only on Ultram and Darvocet), ESI's and ice/taking it easy? Just...
- stretching after fusion 20th March 2006
... sitting or lying down, but I only take Relafen and Ultram for pain. I am getting and keeping a script for percocet...
- What to do? . . . What to do? 16th March 2006
... and NSAID's along with the occasional free sample of Ultram or Ultracet. Since I began seeing my Rehab doc she...
- Ouch! What did I do? 10th March 2006
... an appt already. Time to hit the ice pack and the Ultram again. :)...
- Ibuprofen Question 3rd March 2006
... the advice. I called my doctor and they put me on Ultram . I hope it works, but I have a feeling it won't be...
- 14 days post op 2nd March 2006
... meds or something different.
Some people say that Ultram does not help them, but it works well for me. It ... experienced any problems in the past can become addicted to Ultram even though it is not narcotic. However, I have used ... great success with it. Many doc's will prescribe Ultram far faster than an actual narcotic, so you may wish...
- When do you take your pain meds? 27th February 2006
... spine, and that's another reason I prefer to be on Ultram when it can do the job, versus being on Lortab 10 ... all the time. The ultram reacts and works like a narcotic, BUT it is not a ... easy addiction can indeed become addicted even to Ultram , because it reacts LIKE a narcotic. So, we all have...
- post 360 fusion 17th February 2006
... depends on your body. You may be on a weaker med like Ultram or something for a while on an "as needed" basis....
- If you have a herniated disc in your C-spine, do you need surgery? 17th February 2006
... zanaflex every night to sleep. I got a script for Ultram today. You might check into prescription non narcotic...
- last hope for now 16th February 2006
... move much at all. So, we'll see! I got a script for Ultram and will try the zanaflex in one mg doses instead...
... Have you or anyone else tried Toradol?? I have Ultram right now, well, I haven't filled it yet, but that...
... I take Ultram and it works pretty well for me. It use to take the...
- Pain Med Question 16th February 2006
... feel very good about prescribing it; it is called Ultram ....also known as ultracet, or tramadol. Since you...
- Tramadol withdrawal - support needed 13th February 2006
... stop taking Tramadol. (That's the generic name for Ultram , by the way.) My husband was on Tramadol last year...
- Fusion on 10/31/2005: Questions? 30th January 2006
... was muscles that were becomming inflammed. I take Ultram and I am able to work when I take it. Good luck and...
... Thanks,
The surgeon prescribed Ultram today! :)...
- tell me about Suboxone for pain/not just addiction 28th January 2006
... help with that type of pain. Occasionally I can take ultram with toradol. Ultram is one pain medication you can...
- new member - snowmobile accident 23rd January 2006
... take Lortab 10's for worst times, but most often the Ultram 50 MG tablets and Lidoderm pain patches work for me ... . The Ultram works like a narcotic, even though it is not one, ... dependency/addiction in the past are not advised to use Ultram because they can get addicted just like a narcotic ... . I've used Ultram for years now, being on max dose during rough times...
- question about meds 20th January 2006
... my body has become addicted to pain killers? im on ultram 50mg 2- 3times a day and vicoden 7.5/750 1 4 times...
... sulfate) was my favorite. Initially I was prescribed Ultram 300 mgs daily just like you, and 2 Percocet four times ... op mark), then Oxycontin (I did not get along with Ultram for some reason) 160mg every 12 hrs and the same BT...
- Ultram Warning 17th January 2006
... thaks for the info, ive been on ultram now for 5 months, 100mg 3 times aday plus vicodin ... 750 2 tabs 3 times a day. i dont really like the ultram as it makes me feel wierd, its hard to explain, and...
... Midge,
Ultram has been debated on this board many times. Usually...
... board,:) but trusted my doc's judgment as far as the Ultram was concerned. We tried occasionally to switch me ... since I would occasionally build up a tolerance to the Ultram , but nothing else (other than true opiates) seemed ... find myself much less dependent on it than on the Ultram , and am able to manage w/ much less medication. I...
... prescribed Ultraset, which I guess is a cousin to Ultram . It made me so wired that I went whacko. It is like...
... all back yet but I have an addiction problem with ultram which the concensus seems to be is the cause. I hate...
... been on ultram for almost a year i hope that its just differant people...
... I take ultram 10mg 3 times a day. Take hydracodone at night to sleep ... . Love ultram because it has been approved by my Dr at work to take...
- Lower back pain questions 17th January 2006
... t hurt constantly any more. Check out my post on Ultram to see what happened to me after being on THAT for...
- ques: painkillers 12th January 2006
... the Rx.
I had the same experience years ago w/ Ultram & Soma. I was on both & switched pharmacies. The...
- Need Advice on pain relief for degenerative spinal disease. 9th January 2006
... effective for everyone. In addition, stay AWAY from Ultram . My former doc kept me on it for 7 years & it caused...
- Pain Management Specialist 9th January 2006
... issues and yet they have scripts for codeine, morphine, Ultram , you name it. I dont want to be one of those people ... . I have been on Ultram for 4 years 1-2 a day and have never needed to increase ... looking for someone who will allow me to take my 1-2 ultram a day until it doesnt work anymore. When it doesnt...
... one of the stronger meds. Do you still have your ultram or have you been off of it for awhile? If you are ... him and tell him that your other Dr. has had you on ultram and it has been working well and you need a refill...
... well as far as the ultram , i to am on that for severe lower back pain do to ... spine. i am also taking vicodine. (2 50 mg tabs of ultram and 2 7.5 750 vicodin 3 times a day) i told my comp ... doctor that the ultram was barely helping with the pain and he gave me ultram...
... fusion at this time. Go for a second opinion. The Ultram may just be masking the symptoms. The pain is your...
- An info on facet joint syndrome? 1st January 2006
... for a visit in mid February. I currently am taking Ultram as needed for pain. The worst thing is sitting in...
- hopenj77 - how are you? 30th December 2005
... done after an all day event, i poped about 4 50 mg ultram and 3 7.5/750 vicoden, i hate that i have to depend...
