Will tramadol help with knee pain? vitamins and ibuprofen isn't helping.

Possibly: Tramadol is a pain medication, so it might help mask the pain of whatever the underlying condition is that is causing your knee pain. Better to work on fixing the underlying cause though.

Controlled Substance: Tramadol (ultram) is a controlled substance, schedule iv, and has both opioid properties which appear to be its main effect, as well as some novel central acting effects. It is much stronger than Ibuprofen and would be expected to help with your knee pain. However, is this the right treatment for you? You can only receive this by prescription and a your pcp should evaluate your knee.

Yes: Tramadol is a pain med @ will ease pain, but u need 2 find the DX 4 ur pain first. Otc or rx nsaids r antiflamatory drugs not pain meds & require specific doses @ specific intervals 2 b effective & do not work fast u need 2 b on them 4 about a week 4max effect. C an ortho guy & get a DX and follow his advise 4 a DX & treatment. Just b sure 2 get a solid DX b 4 u self treat.