- Cervical Epi 6 weeks ago, Experiences please 19th January 2008
... cervical issues and surgeries and take Lyrica as well as Ultram . I do have relief from the burning pain. However ... will always have pain. I take most days 400 mg of Ultram and 225 mg Lyrica. On good days I take less of the...
... t touch the burning, but the Lyrica does. I tried Ultram , it does work, but it made me too sleepy.
Sunny...
- Questions Re Lyrica 15th January 2008
... I take one in the morning along with a pain med Ultram 25mg, that does not make me tired, so I think it...
- feeling so scared 11th January 2008
... try anything else to help with your fibro. I take Ultram -100 mg., three times a day and have just started Lyrica ... so, so bad. I found hot baths, my heating pad, the Ultram and Ambien calm it down enough for me to fall asleep...
- Did your fibro just show up one day? 7th January 2008
... a Rhuemy now too. I already am on the Lyrica and Ultram from my original pain problems. And that is what...
- Up all night--what do you do for intense pain? 7th January 2008
... fatigue and even cut my appetite! I also take 300 mg ultram a day.
I won't take narcotic pain relievers......
... fatigue and even cut my appetite! I also take 300 mg ultram a day.
I won't take narcotic pain relievers......
- Wow, I can't believe it! 24th December 2007
... take 75mg now 3 times a day along with tramadol and ultram . I take a muscle relaxer as well and all three of ... three, I omit the muscle relaxer and take the 200 mf ultram ers....
... I'm taking 50 mg. three times a day. I also take ultram (I've been on ultram for about five years) three times ... a day 100 mg. I don't always take ultram if I'm feeling good and I'm taking it two or three ... ..not at the same time. I've cut way back on the ultram just to see how well the lyrica cuts the pain. So...
- Im over for a visit from the Spine board. Confused a bit.... 22nd December 2007
... finally said that maybe it is. I take abot 400 mg of Ultram (200ER and 200 reg tramadol), 40-60 mg baclafen and...
- Leg pain, Requip, work, thyroid 18th December 2007
... sit and cry? It's gotten so bad that I've taken 2 ultram , 2 tylenol, and 2 advil- all at once, and felt only...
- Lyrica & Ultram? 4th December 2007
... the last few weeks. The only thing I take for it is Ultram ...50 mg., 3 times a day and it really helps unless ... have an unusually vicious attack. I've been taking Ultram for three years.
I've heard wonderful things about ... Lyrica and wonder if anyone takes Ultram along with the Lyrica. I'd like to try it but I'm ... afraid to stop the Ultram because of the pain I feel this time of the year....
- Trigger Points. Are they real or just nonsense? 2nd December 2007
... not all I just know my body hurts 24/7 so I take my Ultram and get on with my day and try not to dwell on it...
- Please tell me what your fibro feels like 26th November 2007
... don't know if I have real fibro. If I don't take my ultram , I feel like I have the flu. That is the best way...
- Any help/advice really appreciated 6th November 2007
... depressant and blocks pain/helps sleep. Otherwise, I take Ultram and Ultracet when pain is really bad. They are non...
- How is your Fibro? 24th October 2007
... medication to get up and medication to go to sleep, plus Ultram for pain. I just started taking the only drug classified...
... medication to get up and medication to go to sleep, plus Ultram for pain. I just started taking the only drug classified...
- missing pain meds, what to do help... 3rd October 2007
... up, partly fibro and partly withdrawals. I took an ultram and aleve and am having a day of rest and movies....
- Have appt with Rheumatologist...questions?? 23rd September 2007
... the meds. In my experience, my rheumy only gave me ultram and it didn't help me at all. He just diagnosed me...
- TMJ/Myofacial Pain Doc GONE..possible Fibro too!I need help 20th September 2007
... umbrella all these illnesses. I take flexeril and ultram . When really sick Hydrocodone and in bed 2-3 weeks...
- New here, thank god I've found people who understand 20th September 2007
... bipolar. I am on vicodin, 100mcg fentenol patches, ultram for pain, inderal for swelling, ritalin for fatigue...
- Pain Meds 3rd September 2007
... lingering fatigue. When I was taking pain meds, I tried Ultram and Tramadol. I took only a half-tablet as needed...
- My story 2nd September 2007
... was given every month. The only meds I take now are ultram (I get 90 a month) and synthroid. I still am exhausted ... better. Now, WalMArt has a new $4 program, and my ultram , synthroid, and my hubby's 2 bp meds are all in it...
- Fibro or not? 2nd September 2007
... too, which doesn't help.
My pain med of choice is Ultram -I have been off heavier stuff for over a year now ... something. I take zanaflex to sleep.I am maxing out on my ultram though, 150 to200mg per dose. I am considering trying...
... too, which doesn't help.
My pain med of choice is Ultram -I have been off heavier stuff for over a year now ... something. I take zanaflex to sleep.I am maxing out on my ultram though, 150 to200mg per dose. I am considering trying...
... really uncomfortable all the time, unless I take the Ultram . I get sad thinking that I have to take a medication ... I really do think I will do the extended release Ultram , the intermittent massage, maybe some more myofacial...
- Cymbalta Tramadol Ultram Incompatible. Now What? 13th August 2007
... prompted me to respond as I am taking cymbalta and ultram . I have been for about 6 months without any major ... considerably when I am active and think it is probably the ultram .) I take 2-50 mg ultram 3 times daily and with them ... that the Lyrica will eventually take the place of the Ultram and aspirin....if nothing else, hopefully reduce my ... was alerted by my pharmacist about the cymbalta and ultram being a risk when combined but my doctor said it would ... found I can usually go 8-12 hours before I need the ultram but if I am really hurting I will take them at 6 hours ... aware of other antidepressants that would work with ultram . If not, I would find another physician. Anyway ... I am not having problems with cymbalta taken with ultram . I have learned that fibro is different for all of...
... several years with pretty good results (and was taking ultram during this period as well) but my doctor suddenly...
- Fibro my whole life diagnosed at 26 yrs old 27th July 2007
... gives me a little break. vicoprofen as needed and ultram ER (that really works!) I get horrible pains down ... my thighs, knees, into my ankles and that ultram does its thang!! :) The mornings are the worst. I...
- What Meds Do You Take 5th July 2007
... Right now I am on Lyrica (CNS Depressant), Tramadol ( Ultram ) and Dr. Mark Pellegrino has been trying out IV Lidocaine...
- new at this...neenee 23rd June 2007
... beleive my pain our dr doesn`t beleive me he has me on ultram for 4 yearsand won`t take me off i have so many side...
- Hello: I'm New 19th June 2007
... Hi all - no Ultram / Tramadol is not only addictive to drug users. I...
- i don't know where to start... 14th June 2007
... give me anything as a sub for the Midrin unless its Ultram but it causes migraines (allergic) so no help there...
... give me anything as a sub for the Midrin unless its Ultram but it causes migraines (allergic) so no help there...
- Ultram 4th June 2007
... the next time and see if better. When I started on Ultram the rheumy told me to take 1 every 6 hours. I took...
... I am on Elavil 20 mg at bedtime, and I took the Ultram at 4 PM, so I'm not sure if they were too close together...
... sticking to Motrin when I need pain meds.:)
Yes, Ultram /Tramadol can be addictive. Much has been posted on ... is not capable of self-regulating meds.
For me, Ultram worked pretty good for my FM...actually somewhat better ... than opiate RX--- Ultram is a synthetic opiate hybrid of sorts, but acts on...
- FIbro & Pain...Are you treated properly?? 21st May 2007
... forever to get pain meds. My primary would only give me ultram , it was until i was taking 200-250mg at a time before...
... the moment what works for me for pain is Tramadol ( Ultram is brand). you can take up to 8 a day, but I only...
- Off Ultram and feeling worse - what now 6th May 2007
... rebound headaches or ???? when you stop taking the Ultram ?
Blessings,
Kirstee...
... good sleeper and now is really bad. At least with the Ultram I was doing OK in the mornings with less pain and...
... is in recovery or still in active withdrawal from Ultram /Tramadol? I will tell you my story. I have been on ... Ultram for 3 years going strong over a skiing accident where ... to say " hell on earth" is the first 3 days off of Ultram ( cold turkey) it's all the same isn't it?. ) but ... means, this is for you") For those thinking about Ultram or not in to deep with it yet, I only hope you do...
... Luckily I was only on the Ultram for 4 months when I decided to stop them and was only...
- FANNtasy 3rd May 2007
... impressed me. I was less impressed with his rx of Ultram 4x/day. I've been taking one at night, which seems ... to help, but I can't imagine being high on Ultram all day. He also had a number of studies to refer...
... is the favorite thing for the rheumies to order - Ultram 4 times a day. That is what mine did also. I only...
... research cronies run the studies there.
He recommended Ultram to me and I told him I had it before and it did not...
- Newbie needs help/info... 20th April 2007
... to make sure it wasn;t something else.
Prescribed Ultram (pain) and Cyclobezaprine (muscle)---they do not seem...
- What to expect at the rheumatologist? 30th March 2007
... days).Am back just dealing with my PCP and taking Ultram 50mg at bedtime.
Good luck and keep us posted....
- What Medications Are Best? 21st March 2007
... coming on. Then I start to baby myself a bit. I take Ultram 50 mg., three times a day, every single day. At night...
- Noise intolerance and Impatience 21st March 2007
... kidneys so am staying far away from them. Do take an Ultram at bedtime and at least most of the time sleep off...
... been sleeping a little better since taking 1 (50 mg.) Ultram before I go to be, but would be better is can just...
- Not sure what thread to post this on..itchy veins 21st March 2007
... zyrtec, prilosec, fluoxetine, wellbutrin, premarin, Ultram , soma, Boniva, oxybutynin.
Thanks for your time...
- Not sure what thread to post this on..itchy veins 21st March 2007
... zyrtec, prilosec, fluoxetine, wellbutrin, premarin, Ultram , soma, Boniva, oxybutynin.
Thanks for your time...
- Having a BAD day?? vent here 7th March 2007
... and why I've stopped taking them. On this list was Ultram , and I stopped taking it because it made me so drastically ... had a horrible reaction to it. I didn't realize that Ultram and Tramadol were the same thing. I told him it was ... actually LOOKED at my chart, he would see not to give me Ultram . He was sarcastic about my situation and all in all...
- What words or statements have hurt you the most? 5th March 2007
... When they travel here to visit me, I double dose on ultram
just to get through the 4-5 hours they visit. Otherwise...
... he is not on my insurance now.
I only take 100mg Ultram 3 times a day and my PCP
feels that is too much...
- Could this be Fibromyalgia? 29th January 2007
... Skelaxin for the nerve and muscle pain. I was taking Ultram ER and then Darvocet but didn't help. I am taking...
- Fibromyalgia 26th January 2007
... ago(that worked for me in the past). I also take Ultram during the day not only for the pain, but it really...
... how you feel. i hurt down to my bones, ahhhhhh. ultram is great for some people and hay if it helps your...
... that work for me are Norco and Soma. i have tried ultram and it didn't really help. nothing over the counter...
- Relapse after long remission of FMS symptoms 13th January 2007
... day over the last few months. I was able to stop the Ultram , neurontin, Abilify, and cut Wellbutrin by half. I...
- chronic fatigue and chronic "discomfort" 8th January 2007
... rather than pain. But enough that I have to take ultram at work every four hours, and atleast once during...
... Hi Mel:
I use Ultram from time to time. The other medicine I take is Guafenesin...
... take more then 1 dose I start vomiting.
I take Ultram at bedtime (25 - 50mg). Helps with the pain during...
- Test done for Fibromyalgia 2nd January 2007
... could not tolerate the meds he put me on - Desyrel and Ultram . I am taking the Ultram - 1/2 dose at bedtime( he...
- antidepressants and fibro 30th December 2006
... did feel like a zombie during the day. Am now taking Ultram for bad pain - usually only take at night, but really...
- kbm60 27th December 2006
... with the sleeping problems. I was also started on Ultram which currently I am only taking at night for the...
- Weight Gain - new on Ultram and Desyrel 23rd December 2006
... it might be the deseryl but i doubt it's the ultram . i believe it is fluid retention. I had such a bad...
- Weight Gain - new on Ultram and Desyrel 23rd December 2006
... feel worse on them.
The Rheum had me taking the Ultram 50 every 6 hours around the clock - to much for me ... almost been 24 hours since last dose. Why can't the Ultram be taken on an as needed basis? Know the Desyrel had...
... of them cause weight gain also. I couldn't take ultram , it caused migraine headaches for me, but it took...
... Desyrel.
My rheumatologist told me to take the Ultram 50mg every 6 hours. Was to much so was taking 25mg...
... why I was surprised when the rheum said to take the Ultram around the clock. Guess I will learn to stick up for...
- Ultram - wgt gain? 23rd December 2006
... Hi Sunny:
I occasionally take Ultram , and I do not have the issues you are having. But...
... hands and feet swelling is improved. May take an Ultram tonight even if I do not hear from the doc. Need to...
... understand totally. Hopefully the swelling is not from the Ultram .
Kirstee...
- New dx of FM and new meds 23rd December 2006
... thought - I have FM. He gave me 2 prescriptions - Ultram 50 mg and told me to take 1 every 6 hours not as needed ... bedtime.
My question is why do I have to take the Ultram all the time and not just when I really need it? He ... so far, thank goodness. Anybody get weight gain on Ultram - I have gained 3 pounds in the 3 days since I started...
... free, but do not want to be a druggie in doing that. Ultram is a synthetic Opiad, so am sure it is addictive....
... Hi, I also am on ultram and have not noticed weight gain because of it. I ... on a regular basis so you might try that. 25 mg. of ultram is not much and it wouldn't do anything for the pain...
- Last Ounce of Energy 22nd December 2006
... thyroid suppliments, occasional sonata/lorazapam and ultram when desperate...Any other natural sleep ideas..God...
- ?? About Elavil/Anxiety/Sleep 20th December 2006
... the hit or miss approach.
I Have tried Vicodin, Ultram , and Darvocet for pain. Soma, and Flexerill for muscle...
- can I have both w/o fibro??? 9th December 2006
... thinking of trying cymbalta-I am on zoloft for anxiety, ultram for pain, zanaflex for sleep/comfort to sleep. I ... After I am up, only even for two hours, if I forget my Ultram when I get to work, I feel like a truck hit me and ... sore-I need to sit down every 15 mins. Then I take my Ultram and am fine-for about four hours.
Maybe it IS fibro...
... FMS that do more than manage symptoms (i.e., Zoloft, Ultram , etc.). It's worth a try.
Blessings,
Kirstee...
- Does any Have These?? Very Tender & Painful 8th December 2006
... headaches & depression.
Meds tried: Naproxen, Motrin, Ultram , Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor, Prozac.
Meds On: Fiorecet...
- New to the Board but not to Fibro 7th December 2006
... t have a lot of energy.
I am currently taking Ultram and once in awhile Celebrex. I was on Oxycontin and...
- ? about docs 3rd December 2006
... handle the pain any more. im on a anti-depress med and ultram and ibu. these dont seem to help any more. doc has...
- Need some help with meds. 22nd November 2006
... Starlanys book and she seems to think most DRS. use ultram , but says this needs to be taken on a regular bases...
... oxycontin. i am unalble to take anti inflams.
i tried ultram with not to good results. acutally i am trying to...
- I Just am not sure anymore 3rd November 2006
... have to sit on my heating pad nightly. I have to take ultram to make it through work. If I miss my dose I look ... Naproxen. Narcs don't help and that is FINE. I like the Ultram . I have heard there is a controlled release ultram...
- Difference in medication 31st October 2006
... said i have used demeral, darvocet, vicodin,percocet, ultram and tylenol3, and flexeril. the flexeril i stopped ... didn't help much. with all of them i found that the ultram was great but the best relief i have gotten wa sfrom...
... It is interesting how different every one is. Ultram for me was completely useless, Demeral is not absorbed...
- 3 doses of Oxycontin and I had to stop!... 21st October 2006
... the usual suspects , amitriptyline, nortryptiline, ultram with prior doc) The second visit 4 months later...
- Delurking and seeking opinions 19th October 2006
... well.
NSAIDS cause me to bruise, Percocet and Ultram will cause dizziness
and headache even if I just...
- Question for MOMWITHMS 19th October 2006
... muscle spasms such as baclofen, flexeril, cymbalta, ultram , and neurontin Nothing seems to help Just wondering...
- Is losing weight (on AD) even possible with FM? 19th October 2006
... tell you that before that I was on Vicoden, Soma, Ultram , Trazodone, and O.C.T. stuff to help with the pain...
- Occassional pain relief 6th October 2006
... big toe or knees..The doc gave me a script for 50 mg ultram ...Can this be taken or Is any one taking this occassionally...
... Hi Kim:
I take ultram every once in awhile. I take half of a 50 mg tablet...
... such as IC, which precipitates the need to take the Ultram . When I first was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the...
... Is ultram like vicodin? I will need something but I really...
... Hi Hope:
Ultram is not like Vicodin. I believe Ultram is not considered a narcotic and is less habit-forming ... was taking the prescribed dose of 2 tabs 3 X daily. Ultram is a frequently prescribed drug for fibro sufferers...
- Questions about Fibromyalgia? 29th September 2006
... about treatment for this..I take already for my RSD... Ultram , Trazadone, Lyrica, that seems to be medications that...
- Has anyone taken something else with Cymbalta?? 20th September 2006
... seems to be working. I take cymbalta for the pain, Ultram for pain, Celebrex, and a new one Provigil to energy...
- sleeping long hours 10th September 2006
... and some minor arthritis (I am 28). I have to take Ultram 100mg at three pm then another 100mg at 6 or so just ... fatiguing me????
I am also bummed out that it takes the Ultram to have a normal day. It has on a few occassions...
- New to boards and looking for support and help with questions 31st August 2006
... Quetaipine (seroquel)150mg x1perday
Tramadol 100mg ( ultram ) x2perday
Zipprasidone100mg (geodone) x1...
- New to board-wife with ? re: husbands FM diagnosis 13th August 2006
... in the last week been diagnosed with this and given Ultram which makes him high and doesn't really help the pain...
... be a problem.
Your husband's response to the Ultram should be reported to his doctor in the near future...
- Pain in knees 31st July 2006
... Bilij. I've never heard of that medicine. I take Ultram and then I take Zanaflex at night to help with the ... ll mention that to my GP next time I go because the Ultram helps take the stabbing, throbbing, killing pain and...
... goes, but it has come and boy is it painful. The Ultram just isn't helping and I really don't like the goofey...
... knees start to feel better soon. I'm still popping my Ultram . I'm putting off going to a pain doctor as long as...
- living active with pain all over -- fms? 24th July 2006
... powerful. I have a friend who takes Tramadol (Gen Ultram ) and it helps her.
Bye for now. Hope some of this...
- Need help with back pain 20th July 2006
... what works for me will make some sick ect.
I take ultram or the generic really tramodol. Every six hours or...
- Ive Been In Pain For The Last 6months!! 20th July 2006
... relaxer and that has helped quite a bit. (I also take ultram or vicoden when really bad). I too have the same...
- Mondays doc appt!!!! 17th July 2006
... by a Neuro and she really like him. He prescribed Ultram which is also widly used in FM treatments too.
...
- Has anyone used gen. Darvocet? 17th July 2006
... hard time with sleep. However, I do pretty good on Ultram or Tramodol and many people do not like this.
I would...
... taking anything else lately for pain - yet !!
Does Ultram have the same warning on it? A friend of mine also ... has FM and she takes Ultram with some tylenol during the day and likes it. How ... many Ultram s do you take a day, does it vary deppending on your...
... While I was there I should have asked her abaoaut Ultram . A friend I know takes it along wit tylenol and...
... Granniluvs,
I do like the Tramadol which is generis for ultram . At first I noticed a slight buzz from it. By I swear...
... help some.
Another friend of mine takes Tramadol ( Ultram ) with tylenol through the day I guess..
I don...
- Foot pain 11th July 2006
... pain.
So frustrating!!!!
Sorry though I do take ultram twice dialy for the all over pain it does nothing...
