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ultram addiction

by PAPERMAN, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
Tags: Addiction
I HAVE BEEN ADDICTED TO TRAMAL (100mg retard) for the past three years.I TRIED BEFORE TO KICK THIS BUT THE WITHDRAWAL ALMOST KILLED ME..I TRIED TO TAKE MY LIFE. MY QUESTION IS ...  IS THERE A MED THAT I COULD TAKE TO EASE THE WITHDRAWAL OR DO I TRY TO CUT DOWN GRADUALLY??  THANKS  TOM  PS  TIME IS GROWING SHORT
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by puma, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Bodymechani and those on Ultram


Hello all,



I agree with (Bodymechanic) about the Ultram. It is an anti-depressant as well as pain killer and it also causes constipation, therefore when one quits it, the runs prevail, and the depression and pain return.



I don't think all of that is necessarily withdrawal, only returning one to the same frame of condition they were in before starting it.



I have been on and off of it with no problem except depression. I am back on now and take four pills a day for the pain. I plan to keep it up so long as I don't start to feel the need to increase the dosage.



I wish all of you luck on your various stages of recovery and congrats to you (Starraven) on day 33 and to you (Twindad) on day 8.



Chatahan........wildcat

by Waking up, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: paperman
I'm sorry i cannot answer your question, but i'm in the same boat. Friday night was my last methadone, saturday wasnt; too bad until around 8:00 pm, then it hit i have the shakes so bad i can't really do anythin with them, i cant stop crying, if it dosen't let up i do not know what i will do. I threw away my dealer phone number, so i just spent the last 6 hours pulling my house apart to find another copy, but none was uncovered.

by gia, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: paperman
I can feel your pain. I was addicted to Ultram too and the withdrawal is worse than hydrocodone. The best thing to do is gradually taper off, that is if you have the control. I used benadryl and lots of sleep to get past the withdrawal. I wish you the best.

by taeme, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: paperman
Hang in there, we're all rooting for you.  You and everyone else whos taken that giant step is giving us strength to either quit or two stay quit. Don't give up. I know it feels like if this doesn't kill ya, that you'll do it yourself.  All I can say is in reference to withdrawing from coke, talk about depression, that it does get better and sure felt a hell of a lot better about myself when I quit which is now 4 yrs.  I haven't gotten rid of all my demons but I working towards that goal.  I too think a taper would be more benificial however do you have someone to help you so you don't go overboard.  I know this just pissed me off, but they are helping even though you don't or won't want it.  Make sure its someone understanding cause you probably won't be nice. Also, make sure they can hide things well, I'll tell you what if it was anywhere I could physically get to I would find it.  I am a very good hidder, I guess you learn that with continued drug use. Keep it up. God bless you. taeme

by athena, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Waking up
Hang in there,we will all be pulling for you.You are not alone.Have you seen the thomas recipe posted?If you can get it,it will help a lot with the w/d.lots and lots of hot baths make it bearable.The worst will be over in a few days.you are almost past the worst of it so stay strong,you can do this.i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.



pixi

by Starraven, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Ultram and my dad
Wow, now you all have me worried.  My elderly father is on ultram for his back as well as  his arthritis. He says it does wonders for the pain in his knees and hands,  I even have a bottle of a hundred left over from my various back problems still in my medicine cabinet and never even had the urge to touch them during my HELL going cold turkey off of the narcotics. (now I am wondering if they would have helped me during my withdrawals)  Should I worry about my father and HIM getting addicted and eventually going through the hell I did from the lortab and percs.  I do not wish that on my father!  Although his doctor has had him on it for many years and doesn't plan on taking him off of it anytime soon.

I hated the stuff,  hated the way they made me feel..just refused to take them.  Thank goodness I didn't fall for those demons.  Good luck to those getting off of them!  

Hugs

Suze

by taeme, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
Do you know anything about toradol? Is it addictive.  I know its supposed to be some sort of NSAID.  Can you tell me about it, have you tried it.

by twindad, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Paperman/everyone
Paperman, it will be one of the toughest things you have probably done, but the reward is worth the price of admission!!! I am on day 8 of sobriety from Perksand I am feeling better and stronger each day. I nearly lost my wife/children and my job, but I was able stop (thank god) in enough time that I will be able to repair the damage. What I did, was go into another doctor (who wasn't perscribing me the Perks) and laid it on the line with some real honesty. It was hard to swallow my pride and admit I was an addict, than the possibility of losing my family. The doctor helped me wean during a 3 month period, so my withdrawls were not as bad. I still felt like **** for the first few days, but it took a couple years of abusing to get me where I was, and I knew it would take a little feeling like **** to get clean. I have to tell you folks, it is a better day!!! Peace, TD.

by Bodymechanic, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: PapermanTaema
Bupenorphine will get you off in 5 days.  Clonidine works wonders for most people during withdrawal. I would gradually taper.  I am addicted to ultram at 6 pills per day and I don't care.  It works wonders for me. I will deal with the withdrawal when the time comes. Hopefully I will be dead by then.



Toradol is not addicting but it is very hard on the liver and kidneys. It was almost taken off the market for that reason. Have you tried Vioox.



Peace

by taeme, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: bodymechanic
ya I tried vioxx and several other nsaids, problem is cause of the bulimia my GI tract is all screwed up so I really should avoid them since I do have ulcers and varicese.  You sound awfully down right now. I know the feeling of wanting to be dead then nothing would matter any more, the pain, the addiction, the struggle with yourself, and the self hate.  But this seems to be quite a change from the way you've been sounding in the last couple of days. Are you doing all right? Are you having a hard day? S!@# if anyone can know how it feels this message board does.  Let it out it may make you feel better.  Are you still using or are you on the mend? I don't mean to pry I just thought I or someone could help, if you want it.

by Bodymechanic, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Taema
I never have a bad day except what is in my head. My life would be perfect if I did not have a screwed up brain. I am fine if I use ultram every day. When I stop within 3 days the fatique, depression, sleeplessness and pain start all over again. These symptoms are not related to withdrawal.  They are my natural state if not medicated. There are many, many others who are worse off than me. Thank you for your concern.



Peace

by emmy22, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
A comment on the Torodol- I had kidney stones about six years ago, and they gave me Torodol, which made my right kidney shut down for a day and a half. I was a normal, active healthy teenager with no history of drug abuse, and in the past few years I have heard a lot about Torodol's effects on the kidneys.

by gia, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Starraven
You better be glad you didn't take the Ultram for withdrawal, since you already have a history of addiction it is almost certain you would of been trading one addiction for the other. That was the stupid mistake I made, and boy did I pay. Not everybody gets addicted to Ultram so there is a chance that your father will be alright, but I would make sure he tapers off just to be on the safe side. My Ultram withdrawel was worse than Hydro and I would hate for anybody to go through that. I used to belong to a form for ultram addiction and you should of heard the horror stories, worse than hydro or perc.

by jule1, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
I wrote in another thread about Valerian root but it looks like it was during some problems here and it got erased.  Anyway I used to come to this forum quite often and have just started coming around again.  I have suffered with alternate Ultram and hydro addiction.  I stupidly started taking hydro to get off the Ultram.  I agree that the Ultram is the hardest to come off of.  However, for the restless nights and legs a combination of Benadryl and Valerian root really help.  I truly care about all of you  and am so happy to see some old names here.  Heres to a good night sleep!

by jule1, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Witchy Woman § Little Guy
WW - I am so thrilled to see that you are still around to offer your help and support.  I am so proud of you.  You are truly my inspiration because we have shared the Vicoprofen addiction.  You should share your story again to inspire the new people here.  You are proof positive that there is life after addiction and it can be conquered.  Your friend, Jules



Little Guy, I miss you!  Are you OK?  I would love to get an email from you!  You know the addy.