tramadol and rebound headaches

So why would a physician prescribe tramadol to try to get off the vicodin? I have cluster headaches since the surgery and now I think it will be twice as hard to try to discontinue either of those. Looking for some input.

i think they may be what if referred to as rebound headaches. i had them very bad and only found relief from feverfew. that is an herb, but you can buy it at cvs or most drugstores. i grow herbs and so eat mine off the vine. taste is bitter but it works. it can be steeped as a tea. since all drugs began as plants, why not go to the source. no pain reliever i tried could rid me of those specific headaches, not even opiate based ones. it's just a suggestion from an old witch, me. lol.

Day # 5 tapering off Tramadol and besides the incredibly banging headaches I am feeling ok. So does anyone think I should taper to 2 pills tomorrow? I have been on 3 a day for 5 days and I am not sure if I am ready for the next step or not. I would love some input.

ohhh also tramadol can cause some nasty rebound headaches and you don't need to end up feeling worse then better

I experienced reallly bad pain in my upper arms after I quit tramadol but it did subside a lot with time. Rebound pain maybe? And now the OTC stuff works great for my pain. Have you tried motrin or aleve? Congrats for quitting!

Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community. That is not true. Who told you that? Rebound headaches are a result of OVERUSE of pain killers...Rx and OTC. You have to be taking the pain killers more than twice a week...for a very extended period of time. Or taking more than the directions say. You are most likely dealing with Cluster Migraines.

t remember how many days you have. I had rebound pain of some sort headaches included well beyond 30 days clean. I had a two week period where I really pondered living the rest of my life in pain and if I could but it did pass. I still have pain but not anywhere along the lines of those two weeks and it is manageable.

I have been on 60 Tramadol a month for migraines. I am tired of having the worthless and lazy feeling life. I am a 32-year-old mother and wife and want to stop immediately. Will taking small amounts of codien for a few days help with the withdrawal symptoms?

It was my GP but the funny thing about that is when I went to my Neurologist about my headaches he pushed my headaches off on taking tylenol and that they were causing rebound headaches (and i know the difference between a pressure and a rebound ha!) The guy gave my a handout about rebound HA's and it mentioned that Ultram was not going to cause rebound HA's. While on the med I had just as many HA's proving to me that I wasn't having rebound headaches. I really have no Dr.

t blame the doctors for trying to prescribe a suitable alternative for narcotics.The properties of tramadol sound ideal for pain,antidepressant effects,weight loss and pain relief and considered a non narcotic.Perfect drug....wrong..Even if the regulators do not consider it a narcotic.It binds to opiate receptors.That is an opiate drug in my books..It will probably be moved to the narcotic list soon(I hope).

As for rebound headaches, rebound headaches are a very unlikely side-effect of opiates. Dependency, on the other hand, can be a worry when it comes to something like opiates. But, addiction is a very small risk factor for those who are in real serious need of strong pain medication. It is up to your doctor to decide if you are a candidate for opiates, and you can always get a second opinion if you believe your doctor has denied you pain medication without reason.

I forgot to mention how much Tramadol I was taking. I was prescribed four a day. They were 100mg tablets. I believe they are extended release. The most I took in one day in the past week was three. That's when the headache got worse and I put two and two together and realized that the Tramadol and migraine seemed to be related.

I have taken meds for migranes that help the headaches but I get rebound headaches and keep taking them now I wake up sick like the flu shaky cant write well, upset stomach I really feel I am going thru withdrawl I want to go thru it and end this cycle how long does it take? What symptoms should I expect? I am scared but more scared to continue this any advice?

Yes, chronic pain and addiction are a tough combination. A couple things you should be aware of, though-- first, tramadol is an 'agonist' at opiate receptors, accounting for a portion of it's effects. Tramadol also has serotonergic properties that contribute to the analgesia from the medication.

Thanks guys! I was rx hydrocodones a while back to but don't think I can take them and Tramadol. I went ahead and got the Tramadol and tried it today and it's a definite NO for me! It just made my headache worse and instead of just back of head pain it was all over... Made my tongue feel fat, slurred words and just made me feel worse period! So guess I'll be making an appt to see about switching me to topamax! Hope he does!

23 days after quitting tramadol and i feel a whole lot better, as compared to at first. i find myself being a little more hateful than normal and that ***** because i am usually a very happy person. i think it is because of the back pain still. but i think i was really turning into a jerk on the meds. i am seeing a counserlor, excersing at lest 3 times a week, and starting to enjoy life with my beautiful children again.

//www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-headaches-basics#1 - here is an explanation of the more common types of headaches, but there are over 100 types, and I hope you get some answers soon.

Thanks. I am looking for knowledge on this. I am almost off of the trams and depressed as can be. I know there is a huge thread on someone's page. I read some of it. I think sucess stories is a great idea. Yes, it's good to be informed but some people have different reactions and thresholds. I would love to speak to someone about coming off trams and don't wan't to hear"go to so and so's page".

Indeed, some medications may cause rebound headaches. Tramadol is generally well tolerated and side effects may include any of the following: nausea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting and including headache. . Less commonly reported side effects include itching, sweating, dry mouth, diarrhea, rash, visual disturbances, and vertigo. Ibuprofen also may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting as well as rebound headaches.

Hi everyone. I have been suffering from migraines for 4 years now. They have become chronic, I have either a severe headache or a migraine every day. I'm taking preventive medications-so far my neurologist & I have not been able to find the one that will work for me. My dr. also talked to me about rebound headaches, so I have tapered down my use of triptans and painkiller (I usually take Fiorinal).

d much rather get off because working nights again and having an almost 2 year old now I find myself using them more often and I am starting to get rebound headaches from trying to cut it out. I have been making sure I am eating healthier and trying to have at least one cup of caffeine because I know they help my headaches. I am trying to find a something that is not habit forming and Tylenol does not suffice.

Your body adapts to the medication and the only way to stop rebound headaches is to reduce or stop taking the pain medication that's causing them. Within a week to 10 days, withdrawal symptoms and headaches may become less intense and less frequent. After you've broken the rebound headache cycle, you and your doctor can find a safer way to manage your headaches.

The treatment is mainly y analgesics both opiod and non opiod. Medications like Tramadol and Ketoprofen have shown very good results. I would also suggest you to try alternate therapies like Acupressure and Acupuncture and as suggested magnesium supplements. Good luck!

I've used Esgic Plus tablets for over 12 years for daily headaches, which often turned into vicious migraines. My family doctor gave me samples to try when Esgic Plus tablets first came out. Taking only one, with my usual 'four times a day aspirin doses' didn't get rid of the headache. It did dull the headache. Taken without the aspirin, the Esgic Plus actually set off the headache to a migraine.

Yes and it really depends on what you're withdrawing from, If it's narcotics, you're probably having rebound headaches and very little help for those but an ice pack, Benadryl worked for me sometimes, stay away from Tylenol though or they will continue. I know your pain all too well.

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