My Tramadol Detox.....

[kmchristian]

I have been addicted to tramadol for 3 years now, well at 1 am on the morning of December 30th I almost had a break down bc I feared I would not be able to get anymore from my source. It frightened me beyond belief and right then and there I vowed to myself that I am NOT going to live as a slave to this anymore. I took what I thought was my last pill at the time and then 19 hours later I found myself taking more. I eventually took 12 that day and already felt like a loser less than 24 hours into my detox.

The next day I woke up, felt like I was sufferring from the flu (I guess from the high's/low's of the day before). I had decided ok I just need to make it to 8 pm and I can take some more and say I am "weaning" myself off of them... Well here I am, my last pill was at midnight on new year's eve (x4/50 mg) and I have not taken another one in the last 21 hours. I am going to do this cold turkey and I need support to do this. Please reply, give support, anything will be appreciated. I have already conceded sleep and have simply made up my mind that I am going to feel like hell for 2 weeks. Thank you all for listening!

[murphauto]

Hey bro. I have only taken the valeian for a couple nights and it seems to help. I tell ya too, Advil PM really works and so does Benadryl. They both have the same thing in them. Diphenhydramine. I swear alot of times I think it works better than the prescription sleep aids I have. I tend to alternate between things to help with sleep. I will tell you also. I use ti smoke alot of weed and in recent months have really cut it back to almost nothing. I had to as at any time I go to the doctor, they may drug test me to see if I am do anything illegal and that I am taking what is prescribed for me and not selling or giving them away. I was only tested the first time and what I was doing was I would smoke a bit the first month after an appointment, than stop all together for the second month to make sure it is not in my system. I have yet to be tested since April, but I would suspect that is gonna change at any time. I am sure you know, weed will help with sleep also. But, it is no alternative to narcotics and I have found that I really do not miss it that much even though I have smoked for about 30 years. I will tell you, the valerian root smells like ****, but it will tend to calm you down. Also, I have heard that Kava helps with seratonin levels, but I have not tried that. I have found that the restoril really helps me calm down and helps with my appetite and sleep. I would stay away from Ambien as it will make you have some crazy dreams and I think I have eaten in my sleep on the stuff. It is very strong, and if you want to sleep, that stuff will knock you out. You will feel like you are hung over the next day, also. Try the valerian and Advil PM. Both are cheap and effective. I would bet you that within a month at most, you will feel great and never look back. Keep in mind though, you are young and you will inevitably have a lajidament need for some kind of pain killer and it is up to you how you handle things. Hit me up on the inbox and I will look for you later. Hang in there buddy. You can do it!!!! I will help you. I have a really good mentor on this sight that is like my best friend and talk to her everyday. You too will find that person here on this sight and weather it is me or someone else, we are all here to help and I know as far as I am concerned, I will help and listen to you anytime you need!!! Remember that!!!

[kmchristian]

@Murph, thank you so much for your reply, it means everything! It is definitely encouraging to hear the taper method has worked for somebody else as well, it makes me feel like there is hope indeed!

How long had you been dependant on those substance for? The problem with tramadol i find is that it has an SSRI effect that impacts serotonin levels, the same thing that anti-depressants capitalize on. trust me, during these first days of my taper I have felt that depression in some pretty dark moments!

I am currently taking a mix of a couple things, first I started a daily multivitamin to help my body help itself get back to some normal levels. I haven't necessarily felt a specific effect from it but I know its contributing in a positive way! I am also taking a B-6 supplement to help the decreased energy levels associated with an opiate drop and also to help my body absorb the additional nutrients. I have taken 200 mg of 5-htp twice a day to help my serotonin production and keep from going to those really low places. I can say day 2 and 3 have not been as bad emotionally as day 1 was. On top of that I have begun taking 10 mg of melatonin at night to help ease myself into sleep and get over the stress this is putting on my body...

Have you tried the valarian root and can swear to it? I am trying to avoid at all costs getting on another prescribed medication unless it is a last resort! Again, I appreciate your reply, any feedback or help you can offer is greatly appreciated,  I will be sure to get in touch with you behind the scenes as well! Thanks bro!

[murphauto]

What's up bro. I will tell you that the best way to tackle this is to slowly taper down. I was taking 8mg dilaudid and 40mg oxycontin 3 times a day and have now cut it down to 30mg oxycontin 3 times a day and dilaudid 2 times a day. I got a ways to go, but I am under a doctor's care and I believe that is the best way to go. If you just stop, you are setting yourself up for potential failure and potential for seizures. Just rest assured that you are making headway and make a plan. It's like getting out jail. You should be able to be off in a month or so. I would reccommend getting some Ambien or Restoril from a doctor and if you can't do that, Benadryl, Advil PM or Valerian root. If you can get a sleep aid from your dcotor, that would gurantee sleep. If I am right, Tramadol has acetomeniphen in it and you should really try to get that out of system as it is really bad for your liver. Hit me up any time you need some one to talk to. I will always reply!!

[kmchristian]

Thanks for the kind words tram. I woke up with optimism this morning. This is going to be the first day of going to work that I WILL NOT take a pill to get me through the day! It's all mental if you ask me and I am not going to lose to this. All I am picturing is a couple months down the road without the influence of pills! Praying for everybody!

[tramrevil]

you are doing so well ....the hardest part was to admit you have a problem..you need to go on emily post 55 that is a post just about tramadol good luck mate...you will get threw this and take your life back.....

[kmchristian]

I was about to head to bed to get some sleep so I just wanted to provide a final update for the night, I also find this therapeudic and when people reply it really lifts my spirits and provides motivation.

I took 3 tram at 10 pm, 3 at 10:30 pm, and 4 at 11:30 pm which is a total of 10 for the day. I have gone from 15 to 10 in the span of two days, which will be two of the larger jumps I have while tapering off. I want this to be done as soon as possible so I want to make the jumps as large as possible. I am OK dealing with the withdrawal symptoms during the day, its just the loneliness of nighttime and fear of not sleeping that cranks everything up. Well good night to everybody! Please leave any replies or feedback, I will be updating on a constant basis. Know that I am praying for all of you as well, God can and WILL help us through this, he wouldn't give us something that we can't handle!

[kmchristian]

Ok... after listening to your comments and consulting with a doctor I have made the decision to taper off of these tramadol to keep myself out of risk of seizure and other medical issue...

I still need support however so I will continue to post here on a CONTINUOUS basis and I hope and wish you will all keep coming back and join me on this journey... I am basically going to keep a blog of my process through this...

So here is where we are to date... I have been addicted to tramadol for 3-4 years now... I have been on a 15-20 pill a day habit for the last 1-2 years. I have finally decided that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and I am over this. That being said, I am going to have to taper down from where I was at before I can claim dominance over this BEAST.

Day 1 of OPERATION NO MORE TRAMADOL:

December 30th: 15 pills

December 31st:
7:45 pm (4 x 50mg)
10:30 pm (4 x 50 mg)
12 pm (4 x 50 mg)
... I know, sadly this is a taper from what i was doing, how sad is that?

January 1st:
10 pm (3)

I don't know how I should handle this taper down or the best way to handle it, so please, any and all who has knowledge on the situation is appreciated!

[kmchristian]

Everybody's words are so appreciated. Knowing that I am NOT alone is such a great feeling. This is something I would not wish upon my worse enemy.... That is exactly how I feel freebird... like I SHOULD taper but the second I put another one in my mouth I am going to feel like a horrible person and the cycle is going to start all over again...

[kmchristian]

Yes it would be possible to taper off... but at the same time I do not want to have to go through the painful task of trying to overcome this addiction everyday so I figured I might as well just take it all head on at once. I know I am in for hell these next couple of days... I have read about seizure possibilities with coming on/off tramadol. It has been 21 hours since I have taken my last one so I would assume I would of felt some sort of effect by now??

[freebird227]

I understand wanting to go cold turkey because you are so disgusted...Yet there is alsways a possibility of seziures... If you could detox under the care of a medical doctor that would be better.. If not maybe considering tappering... yes it is risky because you could end up begging for the pills.And your caregiver may not be strong enough to let you go through the pain......21 hours id great and with that being said... you might can do this. So I am believing in a good outcome for you and just remember people all over the world have done this ..is doing this...or will at some point be doing this....Hang in there. Check with others about symptoms of detox..you could find it here or google it.....I am sure there are some helpful advice from someone who has done this......Afterwards be prepared to get support for you new way of life. Do aftercare if possible and you can also go to a twelve step meeting for support and keep postong here.......You are not alone :)

[Sonrissa]

Hi there and welcome! I do not have much personal experience with Tramadol, but a lot of folks here do. Hopefully, soon others with experience will weigh in! It is my understanding that Tramadol should be tapered off of, and because of the risk of seizures it should not be suddenly stopped!  Would it be possible for you to taper off of them?

Congrats on your decision to quit! You will find tons of advice and support here! Hang tight, others will be along with additional advice!

[keith187]

   Sending positive energy and support your way,I am on day 1 Again!!!! And if i could give you any advice it would be get rid of any pills and any sources to get them..........Keith

[atthebeach]

You took 12 (50 mgs) pills yesterday? Is that a normal dose for the day? It is dangerous to go cold turkey from tramdol. It can cause seizures they should be tapered. Do you have someone who could dispense them to you?