Tramadol Explained
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- In this video, I'd like to address another question about medications that I received. This one was in regards to tramadol. The questioner wanted to know if tramadol was safe to take and was it a good pain medication for lower back pain? Tramadol is an interesting medication and we are going to talk about what it is, who and how to safely use it, and if you should use it.
0:00 Introduction
0:41 What is Tramadol and What are the Side Effects?
2:13 What are the Effects of Tramadol?
2:57 What is Tramadol Used for?
3:30 How to Come Off of Tramadol?
4:18 Like & Subscribe!
Tramadol is indicated for moderate to severe pain. Because tramadol is a synthetic opiate or opiate agonist, it has all the same potential side effects and problems as other, stronger opiates such as Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin. Tramadol can cause dizziness, headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and sweating. You can become physically and mentally dependent on tramadol. You shouldn't generally take tramadol if you are taking other serotonin medications such as anti-depressants.
For my own prescribing, I can say that I hardly ever prescribe narcotic medications except for tramadol. Tramadol is my go to medication when there is serious, severe pain that we need to control for a few days or even weeks while we get a handle on the underlying problem. I haven't personally seen addiction or abuse issues, at least not to my knowledge, but it definitely always carries that risk and as such all of its risks as well as its potential benefits need to be fully discussed with your doctor.
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Pre-shoulder replacement surgery my pain was intolerable, yet the highly regulated pain medication was only prescribed post surgery. My doctor finally prescribed Tramadol for me to use until I had surgery. Tramadol was a life saver for me.
Don't take it for too long.
I've taken lots of opioids in my time and there is definitely nothing 'lite' or 'less' about Trams, especially in the feeling of euphoria it can give you. I say " can give you" because some people I know get no euphoric effects at all. When I was first prescribed them it was after years and years of abusing Dihydrocodeine but they never came even close to Trams for the feelings of pure joy and a complete removal of my social phobias. But after years of taking Tramadol there was a day when all of those good feelings very suddenly and permanently disappeared and since then I only notice them doing anything if I have gone a few days without them. In my opinion those early Tramadol were much more worthy of the name 'Ecstasy' than MDMA ever will be. They are also hell to stop using.
Research done stated that is because its irreversible damage done to the cortisol level where it gets way to high when the substance is removed.
Therefor many people must be medicated with substitut substances like subutex and its for life of unlucky.
It shows that already after 2 weeks of normal dosage medicated by specialist can get that outcome
Thanks. Answered my question succinctly!
Tramadol was the only drug I could take after surgeries because it was the only 'heavy' pain killer that wouldn't make me sick. Good stuff
Hops
Good video. Thanks Sir.
I am on Tramadol for neuropathy. They tried to switch me to something stronger. I found that though it relief was less it lasted longer.
What you feel
@@AzkahWaheed-sz9fs
The effects? It feels a bit like weed to me. Relaxed, a bit spaced out, feel tired but doesn't actually make me sleep.
Excellent presentation
I’ve heard tramadol not work for certain people but for me when I was 15 and taking them recreationally and having no tolerance to any opioids, gave me total euphoria. Would take 6 at a time. Eventually lead to my heroin addiction
I hope you’re well brother.
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@@Universal10s thanks man! I’ve been clean for just over a year hope to stick this one thru this time
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I’m in the middle of second round of lumbar spine stenosis, scoliosis, L-1,2,3,4 disc bulge, facet joint disease, and forminal narrowing. Plus moderately severe arthritis in lumbar spine. My first round of pain management occurred in 2019. Due to the Covid situation, I couldn’t have regular appointments with pain management, and just lived with the problems. Earlier this year, I had another MRI that showed increased lumbar damage. Back to lumbar injections, radio frequency ablation and epidural lumbar injections due to bilateral sciatica and increased pain. I’ve been prescribed tramadol couple of time, and it simply has no effect on me. My primary care doc has sent in a referral for a spine specialist visit, but that hasn’t occurred yet. I don’t get any relief from tramadol. Other than occasional NSAIDs, there’s nothing I can take to relieve the constant pain. Plus, asking for pain medications It’s a waste of time since the government decided it knew better than the doctors, and prevents them from prescribing, so I stopped asking. But tramadol isn’t something useful for this type of pain with me.
yeah same boat got back issues saw pain management specialist put me on these because the buprenorphine patches were giving me massive anxiety issues and breathing problems and what a big mistake it was no pain relief at all just constipation it doesn't work for a small amount of people were the odd ones out. eddit: also couldn't sleep that's the only 2 things that I got from tramadol constipation and no sleep I was on 100mg
I was in a car accident and herniated c6 c7 I started taking tramadol and gabapentin I can't afford the surgery I need so I am waiting for a settlement and it has been almost 3 years of tramadol use when I stop taking it the only real withdrawal symptom is extreme pain I don't know how much longer I can wait
And tramol is mild antidepressant
Thank you, my Mum is taking this and I have concerns
as long as she don't go over 300mg a day and she follows doctors prescribed amount she's going to be ok
Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with health issues like anxiety and depression,I would like to try them but it's hard to source them here
Psychedelics are just an amazing discovery, it's quite fascinating how effective they're for depression and stress disorders. Saved my life
My first shroom trip was really awesome, it felt like I was deep into the sea
Tripping is not a bad idea but having a Mycologist who will recommend you the dosage is the best option
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So you say Tramadol shouldn’t be taken with Anti-D’s?? My Dr switched me to tramadol to help with post operative pain after my 9th op on my right wrist which included a Motec wrist replacement and ulnar head replacement, I had this done 31st October last year and it’s still extremely weak and can be quite painful. Now I also take 45mg Mirtazapine, 200mg Sertraline & 160mg of propranolol for severe anxiety issues, I also take 50mg Liothyronine + 100mg Levothyroxine for Hashimoto’s, Mirbeverine for IBS. I use the 50mg tramadol twice a day as well as 500mg Naproxin twice a day. Is using the Tramadol alongside the Mirtazapine & Sertraline NOT a good idea?? I must admit I have been feeling very sluggish, energy zapped etc for a while now, could the tramadol etc have something to do with it??
I try antidepressants and is not safety while taking tramadol
@@davidsilos7448 Yes!! Know that now!! Ended up with Serotonin syndrome!!! Was horrible!
@@Sauron191 I remember 1 year ago I use to take tramadol and diazepam but the most horrible was quiting antidepressants it's not safety but thank God it took me almost 2 months to heal
I was on a anitidepressant Lexapro. I believe it interacted with tramadol. My doc did a pharmacogenetic testing and the results came back that I should not be taking a antidepressant with Tramadol as tramadol has antidepressant properties. I noticed a 'block' in my forehead and it was hard to get off Lexapro, however I paid for Ketamine depression therapy and with one dose of the Ketamine, that 'block' on my forehead (or third eye) went away!
I took them for a spine injury but mine were only 10mg small 🔴 but I only took half and I have to lay down. I couldn't function on it loved the sleep and when awake my pain is gone. 30 pills last me about 1yr
Mustn't have been much of an injury
sleep what it's meant to do opposite shouldn't make you sleep
I m taking tramadol 300mg daily last one month what is the tapering dose
@@FOArdern Thanx
a lot
Get off asap
@@behindthen0thing525100% get off them I heard it's really bad withdrawals after 2 weeks or so
After a year of my knee replacement, I’m still taking Tramadol 50 mg 2x a day my surgery was no success and I’m stuck with medication for ever😩medication helps a little but still in pain I only walk with a help of a cane or walker😢
😢😢😢😢
Just had knee surgery for my quad tendon ripping off my knee. I was so lucky to have a former NBA surgeon for the Memphis Grizzlies who moved to my area after several years. He is now a surgeon for the state University. I am so lucky to have found him.
took one last week did nothing but constipation next day took non till yesterday at 4 took 1 then again another at 7 absolutely did nothing again and back pain was always the same also didn't sleep at all last night even after putting on a buprenorphine patch witch haven't put on for few days still couldn't sleep an I usually get really good sleep from the buprenorphine but I'm sure the tramadol ft my sleep up also the tramadol was 100mg and never took them before last week
I don't like the upper feeling i get from tramadol so i have to take it with Xanax so i can feel the downer effects more.
IT WAS Very good vs corona virus best!!
I tried it and it took 3 or 4 to even touch my pain now I take 2 percocet a day and have taken for 15 years just recently had to go to 2 a day was taking 1 a day
So Steve what state do you live in ? And what is the nature of using pain meds for you ? What is one supposed to do when you have been told surgery is not going to get you out of pain and pt and everything else was tried for relief and you can’t function anymore? What are you supposed to do ? Any suggestions ? T Y .
Helped when I had a stress fracture in my foot, however my Growth Hormone and, and peptide regime had me waking up one morning in no pain 2 days after I got the boot, granted I’ve had the pain for atleast a week and determined I have all these GH peptides and anabolics imma make the most to heal from this 😂
Don’t break the law this is legal in my country, and tramadol is also lowly scheduled here lower than weed which is usually an on the spot caution.
Tramadol is the only medicine that can make me release from pain and it keeps me happy too, but my doctor said I have usher, and he advised me not to take medicine that has caffeine, please sir, I want to if tramadol has caffeine
Tramadol is very hard to stop taking if you take it for any extended period. It has some very bad side effects after extensed use
Space Force MD
Lyrica is the key to withdrawals for .e or buprenorphine
i guess its better then gas station heroine
Never mix Tramadol and Venlefaxine, got high of that cause my bro said venlefaxine will make the trip stronger. I'm not gonna explain what happened like a week later. Just don't do it.
I find it works as well for pain as do M&M’s - but at least M&M’s taste good
I hate tramadol makes me feel so sick
npc
This guy says he doesn't know about addiction with Tramadol dude Google you don't have to be a doctor to figure that out