ultram and hand numbness
ultram and hand numbness
I've found ultram to be effective in eliminating flareups of my CPPS. Usually it takes only three days for the pain to diminish, at which point I stop the ultram. Four years ago, though, I had to take ultram for two weeks for the pain. I began to notice numbness and muscle weakness in my hands and feet. I quickly stopped the ultram, but the hand and foot symptoms persisted for months. I am again in this situation after combating a pretty severe flareup of my CPPS. After two weeks of ultram, the numbness and muscle weakness surfaced again. I thought I'd share my experience with those of you who take or are considering taking ultram. I'm also curious if anyone else has experienced this uncommon side effect (it is listed under the drug information), and if you have found anything to alleviate the numbness and muscle weakness.
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Re: ultram and hand numbness
Weakness (asthenia) can occur in up to 12% of patients taking tramadol if they take it for long enough. I get CNS stimulation, which makes it impossible to sleep.
Other than that, tramadol is a remarkably clean drug with very low addiction potential.
Other than that, tramadol is a remarkably clean drug with very low addiction potential.
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Re: ultram and hand numbness
Hi,
I am under pain management treatment and have been taking Tramadol 3x/day for a very long time. True to what Webslave says, I've had almost no problems with the drug. It might have worsened my constipation a bit, but that's all.
Best,
Jay
I am under pain management treatment and have been taking Tramadol 3x/day for a very long time. True to what Webslave says, I've had almost no problems with the drug. It might have worsened my constipation a bit, but that's all.
Best,
Jay
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
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Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Re: ultram and hand numbness
I only took ultram twice, both times it made me feel rather edgy and a bit shaky, so I stopped taking it. Don't know if it would have helped me had I continued.
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