I am also with u this forum is really helping me get through all of this. Knowing that there are others out there that know exactly how you feel.
Hi there--I might be in the minority at this forum, but I think in this case tapering the Ultram gradually is best, rather than c/t. Even the milder Ultram withdrawal symptoms are pretty evil. Cold turkey quit versus taper? Well, it's kinda like taking off a Band-Aid---are you the type to just rip it off or do a slow, gentle, and careful removal? Whatever your decision is, everyone is standing by to help. Hang on tight and you'll get through it.
Thank you so much for your support and advice. I had such a hard hard time a few hours ago cutting back my dose to 1/4 that I could feel it building in my legs and arms and I was getting worked up inside. It's now 3:09 in the morning and here I sit. Can't sleep once again. Will I ever get control of this? I mean it's amazing how little I am missing from my dose and my body is going me such horrible symptoms. I to was told that this was non addicting. Go figure!!! After 8 years of taking this my new doctor said I'm addicted to it. DUH! 8 years guy. No doubt. (lol) Frustrated to no end. Cath
Hi, welcome here :).. I have no experience with tram but from what i have read here, you should not go ct with tramadol so keep on your taper... there is an antidepressive component ( sort of ) that make it not safe quitting it ct...the slower, the better so if you are feeling so unconfortable right now, cut down the taper .
I am sure that someone with experience with tramadol will come and help you but you could take some mineral supplements ( magnesium and potasium tablets ) to help you with the muscle cramps you are experiencing... drink tonic water ( it has quinine on it and helps with muscles ), there is also the Hylands restful legs remedy that will help too... take hot baths with epsom salts...and don't get discouraged, ok ? you will be where you want to be with time .. Good luck !
I have been taking Tramadol for 8 years now. If I'm going through these horrible withdrawals now just a couple of days in to removing 1/4 of my 4 doses a day at 2- 50 mgs 4 times a day? Would I be better off just going cold turkey or would the symptoms be much much worse for me? If it is going to be the exact same tappering off? I minds well go compleatly without. I'm on day two right now and I HATE how I'm feeling from head to toe. Inside and outside. I minute feels like 30 minutes to me. HELP!!!
would have been easier to use the vicodin to get off the trams, but it would still take a while and that kind of temptation could hurt some peoples progress. get tapered down, not too fast, but be strong and take it one day at a time. congrats on this decision. now its prepare and stick to your guns. prepare medically for the withdrawal pains, emotionally,and spiritually. i assume you have read up on what the symptoms will be, just get down to the lowest dose possible but dont think of it as a countdown to doom, its not. =)