Nurofen Plus Addiction

[Danharris83]

Hi iv been on tramadol in the past for two years taking upto 30 a day then early last year decided to taper off them  all went great then in October last year I had a relapse and started buying Nurofen Plus  it's been  a rollercoster with them  I stopped and started again but  Sunday I decided enough is enough I have a 9 week old baby so I have to stop today is day 2 of c/t and isn't too bad I'm getting slight back pain and nausea but not too much else yet .

[Danharris83]

The w/d symptoms have got slightly worse as the morning has gone on so have made an appointment with my gp hopefully he can help

[dominosarah]

Congrats on getting back your life!  You came off a high dose of trams so you will get thru this.  Does your doctor know about your addiction?

9 week old baby..boy or girl?  They are so precious~~

[Shauna13]

Ahhhh good old tramadol. Hugs to you for reclaiming your life! You stay strong. Look at that baby, and stay strong.   s

[Danharris83]

My old doctor new about the tramadol he helped me with the taper but then I relapsed late last year I have moved to a new doctors since so hopefully a new face may be able to help day 2 isn't all that bad the back pain is getting to me a bit. I know the worst is yet to come apparently after day 3 or 4  things  start to get easier  well I hope so. I have been hiding the relapse from my partner as she struggled  last time  I gave in and told her this morning and she is being great. We have a daughter called Ella it was looking at her that made me think enough is enough I have the doctors in 20 minutes do fingers crossed thanks for the support.

[Shauna13]

Fingers are crossed and I will braid my hair too! If you have time at some point read through my posts....Im 12 days off tramdol. You will be in my thoughts. xoxo  s

[Danharris83]

Well done Shauna that is really great keep it up I just got back from the doctors and he said that the withdrawl from Nirofen plus should be at its peek today and tomorrow and then should go pretty quick he was a bit more helpful this time and made me an appointment with a drugs worker for tomorrow afternoon to help with after the withdrawl thanks for all the comments and help I'll keep you all posted

[Danharris83]

Well today does seem worse than yesterday hopefully it gets easier

[Danharris83]

Does anyone know when the withdrawl symptoms usually peak as today has been worse feeling very weak and pain in my lower back is bad to day

[littlebit667]

day 3 off any opiate is usually tougher than the others.  Hang in there.  

[Danharris83]

Littlebit667
Thanks for the reply
If heard from a few sites that the 3rd day is the worst my gp also said the same so fingers crossed tommorow will be a better day

[Shauna13]

3/4 were always the worst for me...are you taking anything at all to ease the symptoms?

[Danharris83]

I'm not taking anything apart from dioralyte for rehydration as I have a very addictive personality

[Shauna13]

Keep on keepin on! You will win this one :-) xoxo,  s

[Danharris83]

Thanks shauna it's ppl like you that keep us on the right track

[Danharris83]

This morning I feel terrible hopefully as the day goes on it gets better

[littlebit667]

Imodium for the trots is OK, benadryl for sleep works for some.  Keep it up!

[Danharris83]

Oh iv got plenty of imodium lol  I feel a bit better now iv got up and dressed. Think a hot bath will do the trick when the lil one has had her bottle lol

[marycarmel]

Just wondering how it went with the doctor?  And was wondering do you have an actual back problem?  If so, ask for lidoderm patches.  They help a lot.  Also there's a prescription gel called Voltaren.  I tend to piece a lot of little things together to help my pain as nothing really helps all of it.  I never abused my meds but was definitely over-medicated for a long time.  I missed so much with my kids because of it.  Keep looking at that baby for your inspiration!!

[Danharris83]

Hi Mary yes I have spondylitis in my lower back but is manageable without meds atm the doctor was very helpful this time and referred me to a drugs addiction worker  for after the withdrawals stop which are slowly going today I'm starting to feel more normal as the day goes on I think I might have some of that gel around the house lol so I'll give it ago  thanks for your reply mary

[Kresaera]

Congratulations on taking back your life! Your daughter will thank you for it later. Showers help withdrawal symptoms, something about the hot water just makes you feel so much better. I used to spend a lot of time in the bathroom. I would shower until the hot water ran out, wait until the water warmed back up and do it again.

[Danharris83]

I did have a nice long soak in the bath which felt great feeling loads better this afternoon

[Danharris83]

Been to the doctors this morning and he has given me Gabupentin to help fingers crossed it gets easier as I have work tomorrow

[marycarmel]

Keep up the good work.  Some people have found relief with the Gabapentin.