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Ultram withdrawal

by theGolden1, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
How long does it take to get Ultram out of your system? I take 3 a day ... I just need to know how many days or weeks will it take?
Member Comments (37)

by Starraven, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: theGolden1
although I have never gone through Ultram withdrawal, I heard it was worse than Hydro or Oxycodone withdrawal.  I guess it all depends on how long you were taking them.  Did you get the recipe that helps with withdrawals..If not I will post it for you.  My withdrawal this past month took all of thirty days.  Hopefully for you it won't take that long. Its different for everyone and once the physical withdrawals are gone, I had alot of mental addictions to deal with.  (the whispers as we call it)



I have also heard that some coming off of ultram didn't have any withdrawal symptoms.  Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones.  If not. prepare to be sick.  Its no picinic. Let me tell you!  



Let me know if you need The Famous Thomas recipe that will help you detox.



Good luck to you

Suze

by suzieneedshelp, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: starravan
Can u please elaborate on "mental" addictions and the whispers?  

I am on stadol nasal spray for headaches.  

Thank you very much!

Peace to all...

Suzie

by Starraven, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: Suzie
The mental addiction..simply put my mind always thinking about the pills..The whispers in my head that I need the pills, I want the pills. It was horrible for me to the point that i had to throw all prescription pill bottles away.  Just seeing those brough back the whispers.  If I saw a movie and they opened their medicine cabinet and i saw pill bottles the thoughts of..wow, I need some of those pills came back.  Thats all mental, Or even passing a pharmacy in Kmart or something would get me thinking again and it drove me nuts.

That was my mental part and the whispers.



Hugs,

Suze

by mrrstracy, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: Golden1
I was taking ultram 8 x's a day. When I quit taking it, the next morning I felt like I'd been hit by a truck and shook for 2 days. After about 5 days, I felt like I was getting back to "normal" To me, the withdraws weren't as bad as from vics, or etc. It was easier for me to taper off of them too. I found myself actually forgetting to take one. Hope it goes well for you too.

by Allburnedout, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: Everyone re: Celebrex
Just had to post. One of the things that has really helped me during the first 2 weeks has been Celebrex (non-narcotic). It helped tremendously with the restless legs and aches.

by Allburnedout, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: Everyone re: Celebrex
Just had to post. One of the things that has really helped me during the first 2 weeks has been Celebrex (non-narcotic). It helped tremendously with the restless legs and aches.

by puma, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: all


Hi to all,



I am on Ultram for the second time. The first time, I went off it I don't recall any withdrawal, except I had severe convulsions in church for six hours and had to to be helped to walk after that. Then I started heaving for two days. I do not think Ultram was involved as I cut it and was cutting down from 10 Mg,s of Klonopin really fast. I think it was the Klonopin withdrawal as that is what cleared it up.



It was the second time for DT'S in three months. The first time, in February I was on triple out-patient detox from 300 mg's Codiene a day, 10 mg's Klonopin and I bottle alcohol, (Gin).  The Ultram never seemed to phase me but the Klonopin nearly killed me. I am on Klonopin now and feel somewhat sick today. I cut down yesterday from four to three 50 mg tabsof Ultram, but I think the constipation is what is making me feel crappy. I feel like a backed up sewer system, so to speak. Once I cut back to only when desperately in pain, I will clean out and feel fine. I am depressed though but I believe more alcohol withdrawal rather than Ultram.



Chatahan.....wildcat

by puma, Nov 14, 2002 12:00AM
To: About Celebrex


BTW, I forgot to add, I tried Celebrex and Vioxx and neither worked at all just like Tylenol. Only Ibuprofen works for me, besides the Codiene of course but I am off of that.



Chatahan.......wildcat

by Starraven, Nov 15, 2002 12:00AM
To: Chatahan
Hey there Wildcat!

I agree, I have boxes of sample vioxx in my cabinet and maybe two pills missing..Doesn't work..Neither did the celebrex.  Maybe our pain is just too bad.  



I'm gona email you, haven't forgotten.  Hugs to you!



Suze

by theGolden1, Nov 15, 2002 12:00AM
To: to Wildcat
I am far from an expert on these matters ... and you are a very brave person, but perhaps it would be wise to taper off one thing at a time. I mean .. it would be safer. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers .... ((( wildcat )))

by puma, Nov 15, 2002 12:00AM
To: starraven and golden one




(Starraven)



Thanks for the nice comments. I am looking forward to your email. I agree, ur pain must be too strong for most meds.



Take care and God Bless.





(Golden1),



Thank you for the advice,



The first triple detox was not by choice, I was cut off by my Doc because I was drinking along with the pills, I had been sober from the booze for nearly two years but had relapsed in January.



The second time I was just plain angry at the addictions and tried on my own, a big mistake and major failure because as soon as the seizures and DT'S started I Crashed and Burned back to the booze and my Doc scolded me about taking the Klonopin and refraining from the booze. I was down to 1 mg of Klonopin. She put be back on 8 mg's.



I am going to take it one at a time this time, yes. I cannot go through that again. The Ultram is first along with the booze. I am on and off with the booze, I just need to buckle down. It's mainly boredom when I drink, so I just need to keep busy even if I have to force myself. I am starting correspondance courses soon and that will take alot of my time besides keeping house, yard and 10 cats and 1 dog happy. Thanks for your concern and encouragement. Good luck to you on your Ultram withdraw as well.



Take care and God bless,



Chatahan.......wildcat

by theGolden1, Nov 16, 2002 12:00AM
To: For BodyMechanic
I too am an "older" person and although I messed with drugs in my youth, I straightened out and started a family and all that good stuff. My kids are grown and I have grandchildren now. I didn't even take an asprin for 20 years. Then one day, I needed dental work and the dentist perscribed vicoprophen for pain. By the time I was done with the work, the drugs had altered my brain chemistry and I began to have bouts of pain, fatigue and depression. The pain was really bad and I was eventually refered to a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (which is a brain thing) and given more codine.(plus celebrex) Then the doc put me on Ultram and I was very glad. Since this condition subsides over time and some folks have occasional "flares", I'd like to see how much actual pain I have in my "normal" state of being. OK My point is ... if you have chronic pain (for whatever reason) pain meds(used correctly) are very appropriate. It is a proven fact that you do not get "high" if you use pain meds for pain. The medicine takes care of the pain. My particular condition makes me extremely sensitive to pain. They try all different meds on Fibromyalgia ... antidepressants, neurontin,opiates, ultram, an so on. I am soooo glad that my doctor didn't give me antidepressants or any other meds. For you ... Body Mechanic, please don't be so hard on yourself. If you are "abusing" drugs, that's one thing, but if you are in physical pain, perhaps you need to see a doctor yourself. I also think alternative and natural pain control is wonderful. Excersize, heat and message ... all good. Whatever you decide, I just know you'll do fine .... G

by A-Factor, Nov 16, 2002 12:00AM
As far as the Vioxx is concerned, you can't expect to pop it and have it work like Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  Give it a few days to work before you give up.  It's worked wonders for some, others it doesn't help at all.



Just a brief background of myself.  I've been here before, and unfortunately I'm back.  Lost my job at a hospital pharmacy after about a year of borrowing Vics and Percs.  I came clean after a week of horrendous withdrawels and got myself back on my feet with a new job at yes...another hospital pharmacy.  



Sorry to say I'm back to my old ways, but I'm attempting to stop.  I was scared of the withdrawels again, but each time I've taken some "time off" from the pills, I've not really experienced ANYTHING like what I had before.  Which gives me hope, because once those voices in my head stop telling me to "JUST TAKE ONE" I'll be alright.



I can't possibly lose my job again, more importantly, it would kill my mother and husband who were NOTHING but supportive in my horrible ordeal a few months ago.



There is hope!  You can quit, and quit again if necessary.  I'm working on it!

by 1fortheroad, Nov 16, 2002 12:00AM
Hi.  I'm new here, but I have read through many of the threads. You guys seem like a great support group.



Ultram seems to be a big topic here.  Hydros are my vice.  I am down to my last refill, and I really want to stop this craziness.



I have read about Thomas' Recipe, and I have already stocked up.  I'm also thinking of trying Buprenex.  I've already discussed it with my doctor, and he is more than willing to try it.  I suffer from degenerative disk disease, and I'm worried about what my pain level will be like.  I have the greatest doctor in the world.  He isn't paranoid.  All he wants is for me to be comfortable, and he didn't read me the riot act when I told him about my problem with the Hydros.



I hope I will be welcomed here, because I think you all could really help me.  I think I have a lot to contribute too.  Have a nice weekend all!!!