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A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brisbane, AU

My pain level is ok at the moment but the burning in my foot is so intense, specially if I try to sit with my foot up, does anyone else have this. It has never been this bad, could Tramadol make it worse, as I have had to take it twice today for the pain. I have only been on Tramadol for a couple days so really would like to hear from anyone that is also on it. Thanks in advance

June 23, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with Tramadol for nerve pain, with many reporting that it provided little relief and often caused... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Tramadol for nerve pain, with many reporting that it provided little relief and often caused uncomfortable side effects like sweating and hot flushes, while some questioned whether it might worsen burning sensations over time. Several members described alternative approaches that have worked better for them, including Palexia SR, Lyrica (Pregabalin), Fentanyl patches, Sovenor patches, nerve block injections, and acupuncture, though many noted that even these treatments lose effectiveness or require combination therapy to manage symptoms. A recurring theme was the frustration of balancing pain management with medication side effects, the fear of escalating to stronger opioids, and a growing interest in holistic or natural approaches as members seek sustainable solutions for chronic nerve pain.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi
I take Pregablin/Lyrica for nerve pain, the pain is in my feet, legs and back and neck x

June 23, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Tramadol didn't help my nerve pain, I am on Palexia Sr, it is controlling my nerve pain fairly well.

June 23, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

It did for me, it was another one that helps for a short time then the positive effects are outweighed by the negative so I am now mostly natural /holistic. I'm a big believer in listening to my body and intuition with this as what's right for one isn't for the next.

July 14, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take sovenor patches once a week stuck on my back. Getting new month's supply today and will read pamphlet to see exactly what's in there. That's how long I've used them that I can't remember!

July 13, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take tramadol 2 tablets 4 times a day with paracetamol and it does help but noit like it used to as been on it a couple of years . I did ask if there was an alternative I could take that might be better and I could have a break from it but he said I'd be going into morphine type meds and I'm scared of that so stick to what I have.

July 12, 2016

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