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One step back....
I have been tapering tramadol for the past month...ish. I had got to 2/day which was half of my prescribed dose. (I almost always took only my prescribed dose but occasionally took like 6/day when my husband would get his rx in. So I was at that level when I initially started my taper). I was doing well up until this past week. It was a very crazy week then I had a business trip which just was exhausting. I ended up going back up to my 4/day this past weekend because I was tired, stressed and tired of fighting the anxiety I was getting from the taper. I continued this on my trip because I was exhausted and had a major headache from flying. I feel like I have thrown all my work tapering away. I'm so disappointed in myself. The only upside is that I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow! I was experiencing heart rate near 100/min while tapering. I plan on telling him this. I hope he can help me. I am feeling pretty down about what I've done right now. I really want off this stuff.
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Thank you everyone! I know I definitely don't regret one thing. You all are fantastic!
Congrats on 3 days FREE! SO proud of you J, and go glad that you just decided to go for it. Sometimes the 'unplanned' things turn out to be the best. I know you wont regret this one :)
Great job Jbean77! You are showing the way for many others.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. You are rocking this my friend! Hang in there and you will be through the worst of the physical wds very soon.
Update: evening of day 3.... Feeling surprisingly...umm, good?!? Really shocking. All the vitamins, supplements And other tips I got from the amazing members here have really helped me through this. Being at only 3 days I realize I'm not out of the woods yet.,,,but I gradually continue to feel better as the day goes on. I am happy I tapered as much as I did but I'm even more happy I decided to just go for it on Monday. Maybe that helped, that it wasn't planned??! Flushing 70+ pills yesterday after work was the best choice ever too! Gotta get rid of the temptation. Still working through this but I can say I want NOTHING to do with another tramadol pill, ever!
Good morning! Didn't sleep a ton last night but not due to RLS just couldn't really sleep. I did go to bed early for me though, so maybe that's why sleep left me around 4 am. Maybe got a bit past that. Out working this morning. Tummy is still a bit iffy, although I'm starting to wonder if its not intensified by the amount of vitamins I'm taking. I'm just being careful to eat with them to lessen any of that. I'm a bit shaky this morning... just taking things slowly but compared to yesterday evening (aches, tummy troubles, chills, ect) I am feeling pretty decent. I know I"m not in the clear yet though! Thanks for all the positive posts!
4am here and I keep waking up but am not really feeling bad at all...knock on wood. Not really restless or anything. My toddler climbed in bed with me which doesn't help, lol. I feel, dare I say it, good. I know I'm not out if the woods being that I'm only starting day 3 but dang it would be amazing if all day I feel like this! Ok, back to bed! I'll keep you all posted of course. Positive thoughts!
Yup, a lot of peeps stay in the dang shower or bath! Peeps told me to take more immodium if I need to so you can do that.
Wow you all were kidding about the power of a hot hot shower. I felt like normal! :) hahahaha.
No I only have the regular Imodium.
No I only have the regular Imodium.
Hi, I just read your entire post. Yay!!! Great effin' job!! Give yourself a HUGE pat on the back for FLUSHING 70 PILLS!!! Oh, man, do you know the strength that took?! I really do not think I could do that if they were in front of me. But, anyway, Have you tried that Immodium extra strength? It's a big white pill that says IMO on it. That made my tummy probs disappear.
You're in the thick of your wd's; you will feel better a little bit by bit. Great job!!:)
You're in the thick of your wd's; you will feel better a little bit by bit. Great job!!:)
Yup, heating pad worked for me.. stomach issues and the RLS.. and the overall body aches too. It will definitely help.
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Also, Jbean, try a heating pad on your tummy. The heat increases blood flow to the area which is soothing...
Also, Jbean, try a heating pad on your tummy. The heat increases blood flow to the area which is soothing...
I'm actually surprised how much the hylands helps to be honest. And thanks Imdone. Good lookin' out:)
Right now the worst is my tummy troubles I think. Just crampy like most upset ever. Taken Imodium to stop some "other tummy issues" but still is pretty upset. So far I can deal with the aches.
Right now the worst is my tummy troubles I think. Just crampy like most upset ever. Taken Imodium to stop some "other tummy issues" but still is pretty upset. So far I can deal with the aches.
OK good. Just be aware of the potential and you should be okay. (just looking out for you!)
I'll save you some trouble: Alteril has melatonin, valerian, and tryptophan...
I'm glad the Hylands is helping...RLS is the worst!
I'm glad the Hylands is helping...RLS is the worst!
Oh for sure. I have had the Rx for it for like 2-3 years and only use it if I really need it like a panic attack. I hardly touch it honestly. Never been a draw. I definitely try never to take it 2 days in a row even.
jbean, be careful with the Xanax.. course, by now, you know the drill. It's super easy to trade addictions. And getting off a benzo is pretty rough. The recovery period after quitting a benzo can take up to 2 years. Try to cancel that script if at all possible.
And so true about google... !
And so true about google... !
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Not to sound harsh, but I think you need to make up your mind if you are truly ready to quit. I took YOUR advice on tapering and came off of EVERYTHING after one week of tapering with your support (and many others) The reason it worked is that I had enough of this crap and wanted my life back. And now I DO and it's been 18 days clean!
I want the same for you, but have you had enough of living in misery? Again... I dont want to be too harsh, but many have called me out and got me to where I am today. If we are not truly ready to quit we are just spinning our wheels. You can do this! Good luck. H.F.