I lost my pills

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

Hello everyone...I have been taking lortab10-500 for 2 years since a SEVERE neck injury...My pills are missing..I only take 3 maybe 4 a day and have been without them for 2 days and last night I had the worst leg cramps EVER..kept me up all night...I dont abuse them..somedays I only take 1..I am very self motivated and hell I dont drink or smoke...But thos dang lortabs keep the violent headaches away and now I have leg cramps to boot...I have 2 bottles of Tramadol never taken...50mg..will these help me till i get my script on the 17th..Im in agony...geeeesshh Thanks...Oh Im 38 cevical herniation c-4-5, 5-6, & 6&7..DDD ARTHRITIS AND BONE SPURS....Help

[Pill Popper in AL]

thanks for the post. i don't take it because of the heartburn. I have panic attacks enough, so i don't need this to "freak me out" about the heartburn. I threw them away. they just made me feel TERRIBLE!!!
thanks,
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[blondee68]

Tramadol is the same as Ultram, or if you add tylenol it's called Ultracet, but it's not the same as toridol.  I think toridol is more of an anti-inflammatory, and Tramadol isn't.  I've been given both, ultram for pain, which isn't narcotic, but can be somewhat addicting.  The Toridol is usually given to me also for pain or especially a headache, though it's never worked for any pain of mine.  I find the Ultram makes me a bit nauseaus sometimes, might be similar to your heartburn.  Good luck with whatever you decide to take.

[Pill Popper in AL]

is tramadol the same as toridol (sp?) my gyno gave me this one month and i took one and when i woke up, i had the worst heartburn. any ideas?
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p.s. MANOFTHEHOUR- i'm so glad you are thinking about not taking loitab, but DO NOT suffer from your neck pain!!!! you sound like you deligate your pills properly, you take them as directed. good luck, and belive me THE RLS SUUUCCKKS!!

[blondee68]

It was so embarrassing for my doc to call me on all my past prescriptions.  I just felt like I had my mouth hanging open.  I felt like an idiot.  And it's the second time I've been caught, so don't feel bad.  I've done some dumb stuff to get Lortab too.  I could tell you some stories that are much too bad to write here,lol!  I am so happy for you and your first day of the rest of your life!  You should be very proud that you've taken that first step..you can do it!  I'll be thinking of you!  Take care!

[Lillybear90]

Thank you! I just can't stand the idea of my daughter (who is almost 1) looking at me with disappointment one day because mommy's in jail, dead, or homeless.

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

AWESOME LILLYBEAR I hope this is the first day of the rest of your life...you can do it...there is alot of positive energy on this board...good luck

[Lillybear90]

When u say your Dr did "research" on your pill history...I didn't know that was possible. I've been called on it too and it's very very embarassing. I have a story for you. One time i was so desperate for Lortab that I actually stained my arm with lipstick so that it looked like a burn and the Dr. called me on it. I felt like such a loser. Today though is the 1st day of the rest of my life--SOBER that is.

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

NO NO NO..Read the whole post...They are gone and thats it..but if you read the whole thing you will see i don't want them anymore anyway....I feel better .

[johnnykelly]

HEY PAL IF somebody stole your opiods .call the POLICE- unless you sold the pills .

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

had my massage yesterday and took some potassium and calcium before bed and still feeling good,,,The thought of taking a lortab makes me say HELL  NO..I dont think i will ever take another one if i dont need it...I hope I continue to feel better every day like the others on here say..." keep going and dont look back"..it does work..Knees still ache a little but thats it,,,THANK GOD THATS ALL..thank you all who helped me with info...I will let everyone know as things progress...Rob

[Marce4]

I think many of us have legitimate chronic pain issues which is why it was so easy to justify taking the pain meds even though many of us eventually started to abuse them.  Don't know at what point I became an addict but it sure creeps up on one and kicks you in the ***! Have you tried other meds or PT or accupunture or even 800 of Ibuprofen to relieve your symptoms.  It is medical fact that your body builds up a tolerance to narcotics and they do not work as effectively after a period of time.  I have bad days where the pain overwhelms me but I know I will get sucked back into addiction every time I put a pill into my mouth! You are very lucky that you are not an addict because that is a long time to be on narcotic medications.  Just beware of the Tramadol, from what others have said here, they are just as addicting as hydro!
Good Luck!

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

ok guy's..slept great last night thank god!!! mild knee aches today so this is day 3 with no hydro's and i actually feel great...it's weird..maybe i just like not feeling dependent or something..you know the mind over matter thing does work..and you've got to wanna quit..I smoked from age 16 to 25 and quit cold turkey..just got mad one day and havent picked one up since nor do i want one..I think im doing the same with the hydro's..even though i know on the 16th i will get 100 10-500 i will probably put them away for SERIOUS HEADACHES ONLY..I actually am not even looking forward to getting them like i was because i dont wanna go through that pain again...my dr said yesterday that withdrawal symptoms are different for everyone ...depends on age, weight, and dosage one was used to taking...me being 6ft 185 pounds and take lots of vitamins healthy other than the neck ..he said my body probably just metabolized it out fast..hmmmm I hope so also i only took 4 a day and never more than 1 1/2 at a time...any way I feel better today and still in good spirits..I Hope some of this info inspires more people...also took one tramadol this morning for the knee aches..it helped..and i have a massage today..wooohoo

[blondee68]

I'm glad you are feeling better and are in good spirit, especially thinking of quitting the lortab as a possibility.  That's cool.  I totally understand dealing with chronic pain.  That's what makes this so hard for me, because narcotics help, and it seems like nothing else does.  So what does someone like me do, whenever nobody will write me prescriptions. I sometimes feel like giving up. I just want it all over, the w/d's and all that.  It would be nice to be clean of it all!  I prob. need some help.

Good luck to everyone here.  I'll also be praying for all of you!  Take care, and hope the massage works for you.  I know they give me a little relief.

[road2recovery]

That is a great idea, maybe they were lost for a reason..? you just never know...you sound great, and like you i don't want to go through that ever again...
try hot baths tonight if your legs get to bad...They helped me so much..When i would get out my skin was so red!!
Good luck
r2r
i hope your knee pain gets better too!

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

Well Girls..I will prat for ya tonight...I hope I sleep...I am gonna take 1 more tramadol and 2 soma and eat a fat *** meal and hope it knocks me out till 7:00 in the morning...feel free to e-mail me anytime..I actually feel better today than i have felt in a long time..I dont know if its the tramadol or what but other than the knee pain i had I am in great spirits and an awesome mood...only 3 tramadol total today. If i can do without the lortab after the 16th then im DONE ...I will never take another one...My legs hurt soo bad last night and this morning i never wanna go through that again...also i willl drop the tramadol..I dont plan on taking many at all...just till these leg aches go away without taking anything...other than that i feel fine and tomorrow will be day 3 with no lortab...maybe I can just stop them as well and live with the pain in my neck...I have a massage scheduled tomorrow so i will let everyone know if i slept tonight...i figure the massage will help my legs....your in my prayers just hang in there...Rob

[MsGeorgia]

No sweetie, you didnt offend me at all.....This tapering **** sucks!!!  I got the chills and ill as heck!!  But ur right those leg pains are bad!  Especially when you lay down at night!  

[blondee68]

I've been taking Ultram/Ultracet for a long time, and it really doesn't help me anymore.  But, since nobody will prescribe me anything like Lortab for my recent rollover car accident, I'm stuck with it.  I took 5 earlier, guess that was stupid, but I hurt so bad.  I know some people don't get this "need" one way or another.  I guess I "need" them for both reasons, mostly the pain, but I can't just stop myself or control myself with just 3-4 a day.  Wish I could!  If I could, I guess I wouldn't be here, lol.  Today is day 2 without Lortab, and it sucks.  Went to a new doc today, and she did "research" on what I've had filled and where by who, and wouldn't give me anything but 40 Ultram, and Naproxen Sodium, like I can't buy Aleve, and don't take it regularly. Guess I shouldn't have tried, it was really embarrassing for someone to call me on it. Makes me really depressed.

Glad your leg pains have improved, I've had them before, or just not been able to sleep at all, and it SUCKS!  I know in my heart that things will get better, but I'd probably do anything to get more meds. Sad, huh?  I feel just about pathetic.  Good luck to you, and I hope you can make it on the Ultram. I know it does work for some.

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

oh i didnt mean it that way,,,,I know it happens alot and i know I will need to get off eventually of my 3 or 4 a day..and it will be hell...i tell ya the leg pains i had today aint no joke so i may just not go back to them at all...just take a few tramadol a day till its over whitch is around 2 weeks to 30 days depending on your habit from what i have read...I just meant that because someone takes a narcoric for pain dosent make them a bad person...sometimes we just need it...people without debilitating & disabeling injuries dont understand why the medicine is needed..it was invented for a purpose and we all needed it at one time or another or we wouldnt be here..thats all i meant. sorry if i offended you ms georgia..i didnt mean to...

[MsGeorgia]

Whatever to that!  I do not "behold" addiction....It just happened....I started taking them and WHAM out of nowhere I had gotten my butt into a dark tunnel that I am crawling my way out of!!  Good Luck To You

[MANOFTHEHOUR]

yea,...I called my doctor and he said they cause seizures only when mixed with antidepressants..he said at only 50mg i could take 3 with my soma and be fine...JUST DO NOT TAKE WITH BENZO'S OR ANTIDEPRESSANTS , MAOI, THAT WILL CAUSE THE SEIZURES...and besides i only took 2 and it worked just fine..and its only till the 16th when i get my meds " lortab" back and then i only take 3 or 4 a day at the most...thats what i am prescribed and have taken the same or less for 2 years..they dont make me high just take away the pain so i can function...hell i take a heart pill every day for my arrithmia so i guess im addicted to it to because i cant miss a dose...lol.addiction is in the eye of the beholder.." whatever that means "

[dessss]

I've taken up to 10 at a time b4 and no seizure... I wouldnt reccommend ten though.
If I were you I would wait till closer to bed time maybe it could aleviate some of your pain and help you sleep.

[BrodyBaby12]

One or two wont end up in a seizure. Any more than that, say 6 or so, you could be in trouble.

[MsGeorgia]

Funny thing that I happened to read this because I just posted something similar to this.  I am on day 3 of tapering and my body is so sore.  My back hurst like hell and my legs are cramping!  I will be fine though.  I am determined.  I (we) have 2 Ultram in the cabinet.  I have yet to take them because I wanted to make sure they would be ok.  I aint trying to have a seizure or nothing!!!  I am thinking of taking one to make my back and legs behave.  

[shesyourcocaine]

watch out that you dont take more than youre supposed to. you can have a seizure from them.