Tramadol for Pains: gum surgery, Osogood-Slaughters disease,  knee pain,  arthritis, lower back pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, upper leg pain examples and practices are listed below. All of the comments are 100% satisfaction with tramadol.

Drug Reviewer: xgrimm, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
One of the side affects I had that was not stated was itching, I layed awake all night itching myself, and the ability to not fall asleep

Drug Reviewer: tanya, 45-54 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have had carpal tunnel pain for years and this drug has really helped me to be functional. It didn't oversedate me like darvocet. (Urtram ER did not help.)
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Drug Reviewer: JBK-2000, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Here's the deal with Tramadol, folks. It can be a miracle drug for one person and a complete waste of time for another. Many people report poor results and they blame the drug, when they should be blaming their own body chemistry. I am in the miracle drug category. Thanks to Tramadol, I am now able to live pain free (Extremely rare testicular disorder requiring several surgeries). If you are looking for the euphoria or pain relief recieved from traditional opiate agonists, you're barking up the wrong tree. That being said, it does provide a mild sense of contentment and serenity(probably due to the fact that you're no longer in pain). Additionally, Tramadol does not impair cognitive functions like their opiate cousins. For me, the most common side effects include: Mild constipation, sleeplessness, and mild upset stomach. Never take over 400mg in one 24 hour period!!!! The risk of seizure or other severe reaction increases immensely when you exceed this dose. Many of the people on this message board obviously take the drug at incorrect doseages. If your someone who needs powerful opiates a la oxycodone, this drug will probably be a big letdown. If you are like me, and prefer the joy that comes with critical thinking (even if a little pain is involved) to the mind-numbing dopiness of traditional opiates, then Tramadol can be a lifesaver. Good Luck to all!!
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I have lymphademia in my legs due to cancer surgery about 7 years ago. I started taking tramadol to ease the pain. I take 4 per day and it seems to take away most of my pain. When I don't take it, I can really tell it.

Drug Reviewer: cblpn2005, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I find Ultram to be very effective for back pain. At times I do experience an itching/tingling sensation, and very few times it has made me feel "speedy", but overall it works very well for my pain.

Drug Reviewer: moxie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have a unusual case because of the ssri medications I take, celexa ... I get a terrific work mania going and it boosts my energy and mood...but I can only take 1/2 tab a day to avoid going into being fried from too much stimulation. A peculiar situation because I love the productivity it gives me but a fine line between good stuff and over-the top mania.

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i have been useing this drug off aqnd on for 2 years.. due to upper leg pain due to being on life support for a while..that it hurt my legs..so i take tramadol and i think its a good drug and safe..i have no cravings for it..and i dont crash when it wares off..there are some side effects but they are nothing that i can not handle.. thank you

Drug Reviewer: helen2900@aol.co, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Had gum surgery, took one pill one hour before and felt absolutely nothing.

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Had gum surgery, took one pill one hour before and felt absolutely nothing.

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I just started taking this medicine and I am very happy with it. I felt like a new person today and I was able to accomplish alot with out being in pain. I was afraid to take it as somw reviews stated it made them sick but it did not affect my stomach at all unlike the many nsaids I have taken. I did see that many of the people having problems also have issues with codein so you may want to make sure you do not have any problems with codein before starting this. As far as the power of it's addiction is there anything out there for chronic pain that either isn't addicting or causes bleeding ulcers? I just want to have some quality to my life whatever it takes! Goodluck to all! I hope it works for you as well as it has me.
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I suffer from Osogood-Slaughters disease in my left knee w/ arthritis in the same knee... and chronic lower back pain, at first the Doc. gave me Ultracet but found that regular Ultram works wonders for pain... and gave me back my life to be able to work and play with my kids!

Drug Reviewer: bentley, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Have taken Tramadol 50 mg. once or twice a day for 5+ years. I take it with 200 mg. Celebrex in the mornings for severe arthritis. It has enabled me to be active, to exercise and to lead a more normal life.
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I take this for Fibromyalgia and it's a blessing. it enables me to work and I take Relafen for Osteoarthritis only when necessary. I've never had any problems with this drug.