Tramadol - stomach issues
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Hello
Been taking Tramadol for about two years; usually two a day for fibro and tmj.
Recently noticed a lot of stomach upset. Anyone else with this issue and suggestions? I was thinking it was my thyroid medication, but wanted to check on this as well.
Thanks in advance for help.
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thebird55 ChattyC
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At the dosage you are taking, I think we can rule out any side effects from the SSRI activity. But most people would not be experiencing nausea on this low dose. Or are you talking about IBS type symptoms? Chronic opioid use can cause constipation, which can then rebound, and send you running to the toilet. Even if it isn't that extreme, you could still feel "ill at ease".
pam45968 ChattyC
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Hi, if you've been taking just 100mg of Tramadol a day for 2 years, I wouldn't think this would cause you stomach problems. The only way to check it out is to leave the tablets off for a few days to a week. If your stomach settles down then you will have your answer. I really don't think the small amount you have been taking will cause you any come down problems. People on this site have suffered major side effects by coming off the Tramadol. They have however been taking much larger quantities than you.
pam45968 ChattyC
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I also take thyroxine for an inactive thyroid. Being an IBS sufferer I never know weather it's food or medication that upsets my stomach.
august_92535 ChattyC
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amy57522 ChattyC
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I have stomach problems currently under Castro for investigations. Possibly crohns. I find most medications have a side effect of stomach complaints. I started tramadol 3 days ago whilst o was in hospital and I was sent home with 2 weeks worth today and since starting them I have been constipated and bloated and I have grumbling sounds in my tummy. Most medications can cause stomach complaints especially taking them for a long period of time. My stomach complaints could be from my past as I regularly took pain relief and it's slowed my bowels down. I would discuss it with your doctor as there are medications you can take alongside tramadol to help prevent Bowel problems and stomachcomplaints like buscapan
Lelectra ChattyC
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michelle21201 Lelectra
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Well ive took Tramadol on & off for 3 years, i suffer from IBD (UC) & had constant upset stomachs & the runs but since taking them im the complete opposite which is a nightmare thats what causes the severe stomach pain however i drink about 3ltrs of water a day which helps. P.s. from PERSONAL experience dose & duration have ALOT to do with it! People on this page are giving opinions from personal experience in the hope it might help, you on the other hand havent a clue what these tablets do or dont do if youve not taken them..
sarah22752 ChattyC
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Hi. I know this is old but I was just searching the internet about tramadol. So I was on tramadol for 4 months then started taking levothroxine and with in 30 days I had gastritis. This horrible debilitating stomach issue has been going on for 9months now. I tried every kind of elimination diet with no relief. I was actually down to my high school weight and I've never been big. I thought it was my thyroid meds but with in 2 weeks of stopping tramadol my stomach healed! I can eat citrus bread and cheese again. I was just checking if someone else got as sick as I was. Also I started taking my thyroid med right before bed time. That helped a lot. I mean I went through all kinds of testing and they found raw spots but no reason for it. Get off the tramadol and stay off it. I know it's hard I have fibro too.
rhonda_04 ChattyC
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cant take 10mg Endep. Too drowsy
25mg lyrica. Too drowsy. Ideas for medication that wont upset stomach.
carolyn48654 rhonda_04
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Hello there I know this is old, sorry!! I hope you are better today!! I'm searching for stomach problems caused by tramadol I have fibro and it's really all my doctor is happy giving me! I messaged you because of your description of the pain! If you get a wee minute and are OK I'd really appreciate any advice you can give me. Take care just now Carolyn x