Tramadol for pain

creampuff91344
creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone experiencd the drug Tramadol for pain? My oncologist has suggested changing from Hydrocodone to Tramadol to manage pain, but I have read through the internet the side effects of Tramadol versus Hydrocodone. Tramadol is a non-narcotic drug, whereas Hydrocodone is a narcotic. I would rather not take either one, but would like input if anyone has taken Tramadol. Hugs, Judy

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  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #2
    I dont know anything about
    I dont know anything about tramadol, except i knew someone who took it for fibromyalgis. i do know you would have to wean of the narcotic if you are taking it regularly.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    tramadol
    I took tramadol for about 4 months before I had my back surgery for spondylolisthesis with severe stenosis(which fixed me--yeah). The tramadol really did help me more than the hydrocodone. Frankly, that surprised me as I was cynical (and in lots of pain), but the tramadol gave me longer and better coverage. I was nervous that tramadol would make me nauseated as everything makes me nauseated, but that didn't happen. Hope this helps!
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #4
    CypressCynthia said:

    tramadol
    I took tramadol for about 4 months before I had my back surgery for spondylolisthesis with severe stenosis(which fixed me--yeah). The tramadol really did help me more than the hydrocodone. Frankly, that surprised me as I was cynical (and in lots of pain), but the tramadol gave me longer and better coverage. I was nervous that tramadol would make me nauseated as everything makes me nauseated, but that didn't happen. Hope this helps!

    Bumping
    I am bumping this thread in hopes of finding someone who has taken Tramadol for pain. I am having to make a decision soon regarding switching to Tramadol, and would like first hand knowledge regarding the drug. Thank you all for your help. Hugs, judy
  • T7
    T7 Member Posts: 6
    #5
    creampuff91344 said:

    Bumping
    I am bumping this thread in hopes of finding someone who has taken Tramadol for pain. I am having to make a decision soon regarding switching to Tramadol, and would like first hand knowledge regarding the drug. Thank you all for your help. Hugs, judy

    I took Tramadol for pain
    I took Tramadol for pain with my recent DIEP Flap breast construction surgery. I couldn't take any other narcotic pain meds because they made me nauseous. The side affects I had were headaches and constipation. Of course, it made you a little sleepy, but not like the other narcotic meds. I took Tramadol along with Extra Strength Tylenol.
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    Judy
    I have osteoarthritis and have taken Tamadol for pain along with an arthritis medication. It worked for me but I didn't take it often. At least it's not a narcotic so easier to wean from. Sending {{hugs}}.
    Chr
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #7
    Hey Judy
    Sorry I don't know anything about tramadol. Hoping someone helps you out as much as you have helped me, my friend. Hugs, Jean
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #8
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hey Judy
    Sorry I don't know anything about tramadol. Hoping someone helps you out as much as you have helped me, my friend. Hugs, Jean

    Tramadol
    Thenk you all for your responses. The switch to Tramadol may also allow me to get off of Ativan. Both Hydrocodone and Ativan have been my lifesavers in treating my pain caused from taking Reglan. If I could make the transition easily, and detox quickly from the narcotic, my life would be somewhat easier. Again, thank you all for your concern....now it is time to get serious with my oncologist. Hugs, Judy
  • hoop77
    hoop77 Member Posts: 84
    #9
    creampuff91344 said:

    Tramadol
    Thenk you all for your responses. The switch to Tramadol may also allow me to get off of Ativan. Both Hydrocodone and Ativan have been my lifesavers in treating my pain caused from taking Reglan. If I could make the transition easily, and detox quickly from the narcotic, my life would be somewhat easier. Again, thank you all for your concern....now it is time to get serious with my oncologist. Hugs, Judy

    I also switched to Tramadol
    I also switched to Tramadol after my bi-lateral. It gave me better pain relief and I liked the fact that it was non-narcotic. It also didn't cause the constipation that narcotic pain relievers did. Good luck to you! Hope it helps.

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