Tramadol symptoms and conditions

I have had numerous side effects with tramadol (nausea, heart skipping beats, restless legs at night) but I was too desperate and needed something so I just started taking 2 half pills a day (total of 50 mg). Well, now I've quit after about 2 years because I have sudden onset swelling and tendinitis in both of my achilles tendons. There was absolutely no trauma involved and tramadol was my only medication. After doing research online, I found that this is a rare side effect to some other medications but it hasn't been mentioned for tramadol. I truly believe this is a side effect that just hasn't been reported yet. Also, it can lead to both tendons rupturing. I just hope I stopped the medication in time so that it doesn't lead to that. It's only been a few days and I have a lot of pain and difficulty with stairs. I think this will take a while to get over -- like all orthopedic related problems.

I have had a shoulder joint replacement 8 weeks ago and want to stop and have done now for 3days but it seems to have an affect of making me, figity, of a night, I also take co-codomol, two of a night to see me through the day as I have reconstructed hips as born with dislocated hips and have knee replacement also now shoulder and knee needs replacing on other side. I go to bed sleep, for maybe two hours, then wake, and am fidgety, on and of all night ,but don't want to take the tramadol or co-codomo30/500 had them for years what do i do have affects trying to sleep please help how do I get off these damn pills. I have only been having tramadol on and off now over 8 weeks sometimes 2 a day but usually no more if IU can help it but haven't had any for the last three days I am trying to only stick with the co-codomol at night. I want to come off those also have had them now for 8 years what can I do

I was prescribed the 4mg methylprednisolone pack along with 50 mg tramadol for acute tendinitis in my wrist. I took the first 3 days of the prednisone and only 2 doses of the tramadol over the three days. For a total of 60 mg of prednisone.

The first day I had hot flashes and insomnia but attributed it to the tramadol because I had never taken it before and had taken the prednisone several years ago for poison ivy with no adverse reactions. I didn't take the tramadol the second night and then took it again last night along with my daily dose of prednisone. I had extreme difficulty falling asleep, heart burn, hot flashes; and tossed and turned all night trying to fall asleep. At around 2am, I began to have difficulty breathing, tightening in my chest, confusion, and racing thoughts. It felt as though my throat was closing up on me. My anxiety progressed to the point that I was pacing back and forth. I woke my husband up and told him to prepare to take me to the ER. After calling my insurance's 24 hour help line, it was recommended that I go to the ER. I had an x-ray, blood work, urine drug screen, and echocardiogram. Luckily, everything was negative. The ER doctor told me that I likely had a reaction to the prednisone and commented that some people will experience these symptoms when taking it. He stated that he had a similar reaction when he took it and it felt like he was climbing the walls, which is an accurate description of my experience that night. He recommended that I either stop taking it altogether or call my primary care provider and cut it down. He prescribed me xanax and administered some to me at the ER which greatly helped. The next day I stopped taking the pred but am still having dizziness, chest tightness, hot flashes, and mental dullness. I have decided to never take this medication again. Fortunately, I don't have any of the physical sx that some have experienced, and my heart goes out to you. I think the mental symptoms were traumatic enough for me and can't imagine having both as I would be a basket case. I have mood swings, some melancholia, and am very fatigued.

I think it is imperative to research any medication that is prescribed to you before you take it. Many providers will say that side effects are rare, but my experience is that side effects are more common than rare. My prayers go out to those of you who are going through what I am going through. I hope that it clears our systems quickly because this is no way to live. I'd rather put up with the pain of tendinitis or carpel tunnel than to have these symptoms.

I've been on Tramadol now for 8 years, I don't take them as been described by my doctor, 2- 4 times a day, I only take them at night, but in half and hour I can't keep my eyes open.

tramadol has been great for me . I have mod to severe joint pain and it is the only thing that helps. Curbs my appetite so I have been able to lose weight. Gives me great energy so I am by far in a better mood . Only negatives about it are Dry mouth and mild constipation .

Horrible side effects. Had sinus infection so was also taking Avelox, took 2 tramadol for pain for 3 bulging discs and face pain associated with sinus infection. Pills were spaced out over 7 hours. Then BAM I wake up about 3:30 a.m. itching all over and then progress to vertigo and nausea. The Avelox brought its own set of symptom, which I didn't realize for a few days after the Tramadol was out of my system. The whole experience sent me to the urgent care, then by ambulance to hospital. I HATE TAKING MEDS.

I am 43 yr old woman and have been on simvastatin on and off for the past 3yrs, it's only since coming across this website that I have actually managed to find a connection between this awful drug and a whole heap of medical problems. The most recent course made me so ill that I thought I had an incurable illness that no one could diagnose, at times I have been in so much pain I thought I was going to die. It started with severe knee pain, I have a little arthritis in the knee but doctors were baffled at why it would hurt so much as x-rays on knees and hips were ok. I ended up having an operation to cut a ligament, that was over a year ago and had been in crippling pain ever-since. Also; foggy head, headaches everyday lasting all day, pain in jaw, shoulders, neck, swollen throat, incredible limb swelling, numbness all down right side, kidney problems, weakness in muscles, aching hips and legs, itching, insomnia, to name a few. I complained to my doctor when I was prescribed 50mg of this poison because as soon as I took it, I immediately felt ill and collapsed from terrible weakness, couldn't even lift a feather. They reduced it to 20mg, and I blindly kept taking it, in the meantime, my leg function was worsening, my back was killing me, I couldn't sleep because of the unbelievable burning in my shoulders, hip, neck and legs, everything hurt so much. I have been in tears from the pain and frustration of not knowing what was happening to me, painkillers, even high potency prescriptions just didn't work. I was a healthy gym-going person with a slightly high cholesterol reading, and suddenly, I was almost crippled, unable to function or look after my family, couldn't even handle simple chores that I had done a thousand times before, couldn't think, speak well, do crosswords, it was unbelievable. I have had ECG's, heart stress tests, been to and fro to doctors, hospitals, specialists, even seen an osteopath with these pains, they must have thought I was a hypochondriac! Finally, I insisted on an MRI on my thigh as it had changed shape as there was a lot of muscle wasting in both my right arm and thigh, and so much pain. A lump had also appeared and was really worrying me. The doctor tried to fob me off and said it was a fat lump, I argued that if it was fat it wouldn't hurt so damn much, so the result of the MRI is that I have a tumor which is getting bigger. If I find out that this is a result of the medication, the gates of hell will open.
I took myself off this lethal stuff immediately as soon as I realized there was a connection between it and my debilitating condition, though it's too late to save my 12 yr relationship, that went down the tubes because I just couldn't function well, oh, and my job. and any chance of working after being ill for so long.
I have been off it just a few days but already I feel almost human again. I know it'll be a while before I can see a marked difference and do some of the things I used to be able to do like walk the dog!! but I am furious with my doctor's and have written a letter of complaint, and have told them that I would rather take my chances with god and be a happy person than ever trust them again. I am in no doubt whatsoever that this drug has ruined the last 3 years of my life and probably caused irreversible damage to my leg muscles. Why take a pill because the doctor said so??NEVER AGAIN from now on everything will be checked via websites like this, I am so disgusted that instead of helping me, my own doctor just prescribed other medications I need not have had because of this pill when all he had to do was take me off it. I find it hard to believe that they don't know of these side effects, or pretend not to, how can they not make the connection?? Absolutely furious. I am in worse health now than I ever was, there should be a serious health warning before this is given to anyone, and the first port of call for any complaints should be the doctors who prescribe them instead of offering alternative solutions. This is a time bomb waiting to explode.

What a wonderful site.. thanks for all of you and your stories. I too was a Lipitor user ... 20mgs/day for at least 6 years. I didn't notice any problems until last summer. I couldn't grip a golf club so I didn't play all summer. My doc told me it was arthritis. Strange, no history and never had any problems til then. As the months went on, things got worse. Burning in my upper left arm muscle, so intense it would cause me to have to sit down. Heart racing, pain in back, shoulder and jaw, I thought I was having a heart attack. Started reading about Lipitor and told doctor I wanted off. Of course he said no way and he did an MRI thinking it was skeletal. He sent me to a neurologist, who immediately told me I have statin myopathy. Cause...Lipitor!!! Amazing he admits this, also told me his own doc prescribed it for him and he will not take it because he sees too many patients with these side effects. I am liking him and his honesty. I have been off Lipitor for 2 weeks now. Hands are much better but muscle weakness and burning and sometimes tremors persist but I am optimistic that this may take time but I will recover.

been on tramodol over six years all the above side effects true just came off them 2 days now on transtec patches35mg pain seems easier so far side effects manageable stronger than tramadol by far keep u posted on these

tramadol been on this for over six years all the above side effects your body will adapt after all this time taking tramadol they do not seem to be working doctor sent me to pain management at hospital they put me on transtec patches 35micro g been on this 2 days off tramadol now pain seems easier now so far only effects drowsy sleepy dull ache back of neck keep u posted

I had the Mirena inserted in March of 2007. I was required to sign a release form before they would insert the device. That seemed very strange as no other birth control method I have ever used required a release form.
My former OBGYN Nurse Practitioner had no experience implanting the Mirena into a woman that had not yet had a baby. But she went ahead and did it anyway. It was immediately painful. I cried while it was being inserted. The Nurse gave me an NSAID and sent me home. I wallowed in pain for several days-to the point of screaming and crying at the same time. I called her to ask for something stronger. She told me just to take some Tylenol. For those of you who have had the Mirena, you KNOW it's not the type of pain that can be solved with Tylenol. She is a QUACK. Her name is Leda Riley at the Women's OBGYN center in Cookeville, TN. Yeah, for your sake, NEVER go to this woman. She does not listen nor does she care if you are suffering.
I actually had to call my general physician, who is much more understanding. She prescribed Tramadol (which makes me itch, as it is a narcotic drug) and also 600 mg tablets of Ibuprofen (which are hard on my GERD). But these worked a heck of a lot better than tylenol.
Before the Mirena, I had perfect skin-the type that looks airbrushed in a magazine. Now, I have redness, acne, blackheads and boils. My dermatologist has tried everything, including spot treatments of super strength benzoyl peroxide (10% and higher) to rid me of the acne. Nothing works.
The hair is another thing. There are these inch long hairs growing like mad on my neck and chin. I actually have to shave, cut or chemically remove these hairs. I had no such hair growth prior to the Mirena.
My moods swing wildly and have led to obsessional thoughts. My anxiety is so horrible that I have had to be put on Zoloft. This is really difficult for me, as I am a student Mental Health Counselor. In other words, I know what is going on-the contraindication between my body's hormones and natural chemicals to this Mirena.
Also, I have gained nearly 40 pounds from the Mirena. I don't eat much. We're talking 2 rice cakes for breakfast with water; no lunch and a kashi meal for dinner or a similar low carb dish. I don't drink sodas. I don't eat high carb foods. I don't consume mass amounts of sugar. Then, I look at the rotund version of what used to be my beautiful and curvy figure in the mirror. What I see makes me so upset that I just cry.
I know that what is going on with my body is wrong. You can feel it way deep down on a level that seems so basic, so subconscious almost. With the 3 week long periods, followed by spotting for another week, then back to the period---I am ready to have my old period back. In fact, I WANT it back. I don't care, just so long as I don't have to wear damned tampons any longer than 5 to 7 days per month! (Can I get an Amen?)
This was originally supposed to prevent pregnancy (although I have had one ectopic pregnancy with this thing already). I had good intentions, but this is horrible. If you look VERY closely at the patient info on the Mirena, you'll find out that the researchers and developers of this IUD have absolutely no idea how this thing really works (hence the release form?).
If you do decide you want to get the Mirena, please read the blog spots about the real deal behind this thing. There are other options with much less pain and change. Think very hard and remember that no matter your decision, there are hundreds of women supporting you everywhere.

I have steadily gained weight since I've been on Tramadol. Anyone else? I have always been very thin and am now much heavier then I have ever been. Dieting DOES NOT help. I am going to try and quit taking it despite the horrible withdrawal.

I take tramodol for pain related to neurofibromatosis a genetic dixsorder that impacts nerve endings. I am experiencing increased body aches and muscle soreness.
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Itching of the scalp, ears, neck and various alternating other parts of the body. I have been taking Tramadol for ~ 8 months.

I have been on Neurontin for over 10 years. I am taking Neurontin for PHN. When I was first given Neurontin, I could not take the med. as prescribed. I too would fall asleep. It took a whole year before my body adjusted to the med. I now take 2700 mg. daily. Along with Tramadol. I have the rare side effects but can not quit taking the med. for fear of having a more severe pain if I don't take the meds. I have recently noticed the weight gain. I continually think I have other things wrong with me, but when reading the side effects, I fit almost all the symtoms. Low back pain, bloated full feeling, body aches, buring eyes, change in vision, clumsiness, constipation, decrease in sexual desire, eye discharge, increased sensitivity to pain and touch, indigestion, nervousness, redness, trouble thinking, and loss of strength.

I have fibromyalgia. I was given Levaquin after 3 other rounds of other antibiotics didn't work. The Levaquin was prescribed by a ENT Dr. He never mentioned the side effects to me or the several drug interactions. With my fibromyalgia I take several medications including NSAIDs and narcotics, antidepressant, asthma meds and blood pressure medication. He was aware of my meds. He also prescribed prednisone at the same time. Since I've been looking up this drug I see it interacts with almost everything I'm taking???? How could he still give it to me? Any way I took it for 10days 500mgs/day plus the prednisone for 7 days. I started having weird side effects right away but I blamed it on the steriods. So I took my 10 days and I still had the sinus infection and he prescribed another 10 days. I took them all even though I felt like I was dying because I thought I was having a terrible Fibro Flare. I went to my regular Dr. and told him of the pain and side effects I was having and he said it was my fibro and prescribed me morphine to go alone with my vicodin and tramadol I was already taking. I was still having severe pain even with the pain meds. Today I put 2 and 2 together and started searching the web. I looked up all my meds and looked at their side effects and was horrified when I found out what it was from. It is totally scary that once you get the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia that Dr. don't search for any other cause for your pain and just blame every symptom on Fibro and refuse to do any tests. They just give me a bandaid and sent me home with more drugs with more side effects and more drugs to help those side effects, etc.,etc. I quit taking the Levaquin 3 days ago and my side effects I still have are the following:
SEVERE SWELLING OF MY WHOLE BODY - MY STOMACH LOOKS 9 MONTHS PREGNANT, I HAVE PITTED EDEMA IN MY LEGS, MY FACE AND EYES ARE SWOLLEN, TO THE POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN TO WORK OR IN PUBLIC BECAUSE I AM SO HUGE

SEVERE PAIN IN ALL JOINTS OF MY BODY(ESP KNEES,ANKLES)

SEVERE PAIN, WEAKNESS AND STIFFNESS IN ALL MUSCLES IN MY BODY(ESP LEGS AND ARMS)

SEVERE PAIN IN ALL TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS

SEVERE FATIGUE, WITH INSOMNIA (IT'S 3:15AM RIGHT NOW)

PAINFUL SKIN SENSATIONS - BURNING, SORENESS, TINGLING (EVEN HURTS WHEN THE WIND BLOWS BY IT)

SHORTNESS OF BREATH FROM MINOR EXERTION AND WHEN LYING DOWN, CHEST TIGHTNESS

CLUMSINESS, TRIPPING

MUSCLE SPASMS AND JERKING

FEELING WARM, SWEATING (ESP. AT NIGHT)

LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN AND IRREGULAR MENSTRAUL BLEEDING

HARD TIME WALKING, DRIVING OR GETTING UP FROM A SITTING POSITION

IN THE BEGINNING HEADACHES EVERYDAY FOR ABOUT A WEEK

DRY MOUTH, THIRSTY ALL THE TIME

BLURRED VISION, SEEING THINGS MOVE IN THE CORNER OF MY EYES

#1 question is this going to ever go away and is there any way to treat it? I don't think I can handle another debilitating disease. I have 2 kids ages 6 and 9. They need a mother. I'm thinking of going to the Dr. in the a.m. but not sure where to go so they won't just dismiss me again. E.R.? I feel like I have kidney failure, colitis, ruptured ligaments and damaged joints. It's my son's Birhtday tomorrow I hate to ruin his party but am afraid to wait. I here it could be deadly??? Please help!

Hi im steve form the UK. I was in a traffice accident in october 2002, i was hit my a car and knock off my Scooter(moped) and landed on my back. I have damged my back tissue and back(spinal) muscles. I have had chronic back pain ever since the accident and my GP has given me Tramadol. I was on them for two years from my accident, then i was off them for one year and now im back on them. These are the only tablets that do help the pain and i have tried other painkillers but did not help with the pain. I get a Dry mouth, (very thirsty), sometimes i itch alot, feel a bit dizzy and tired, when i yawn i tingle all over and my hands and arms go numb. I also feel like im gone into my own little world which is good when im at work as work can be stressful, it helps me calm down too. I take 1 or 2 a day

hi im a 19 year old girl and i've been on tramadol for at least a year. i was given it because of a pinched nerve in my lower back. and what is worse than the back pain is the addiction. my doctor told me since it is no-narcotic there will be no addiction so i took as perscribed. 2 every 6 hours.. well that didn't help so i bumped it up to three.. well here i am a year later and im trying like hell to get off.. i have horrible withdrawels.. i tried to get off them about a month ago but the withdrawels were so terrible i couldn't so tomorrow i am trying to again.. luckily i have a little smirinoff to help me when im at my worst.. you know just to take the edge off.. not to get drunk or anything.. but i love my tramadol.. but hate these withdrawels.. why is it that im having them? could it all be in my mind.. could i just be building up the idea of not having them so much that i put my self in a state of anxiety.. please help.. tell me if anyone has had withdrawels from these wolf in sheeps clothing pills

i started taking tramadol yesterday and within 15mins of taking the second dose i felt awful, headache, dizziness, vomiting, panic, difficulty in breathing, and i couldnt get up. have now been told by my gp to lower doseage the effects remain to be seen.

grand mal seizure after taking 1 50mg tramadol. Never had a seizre before

Just started taking tramadol this week for ovarian cysts. the only side effect I have noticed, is uncontrollable itching. It has been 18 hrs ago. and I am still itchy, especially at all locations where my clothes touch my skin.

i have been put on tramadol for severe headaches caused by a brain fluyid disorder.
ive had severe itching, vomiting and feel totally spaced out. im exausted but cant sleep. it has taken the edge of the pain but not cured it entirely.

Yes I am wondering could tramadol cause really dry mouth and constipation. I would really like to know.