Quitting tramadol

[Ruthy55]

Hi all,
Tramadol 250-300 mgs a day for almost 5 yrs for chronic pain. Want the real me back. It slowly crept up on me. I have tried the slow taper only to dip into depression and severe anxiety. I did cold turkey for 7 days, lost it and started again. How many are successful going cold turkey. Since I went back on, have been having wd symptoms very easy between doses. This never happened when I took it before. I would rather suffer hard shorter wds than slow and certain torture for months. I was prescribed this drug and when my pain seemed to be getting better, that's when I found out the evilness of this drug. I told my Dr. I want off. She thinks it will be a breeze and doesn't get the ssri problem at all. So her way will not work. I know it will be over a week of straight bell cause 7 days it still had severe, mostly mental reactions.  PLEASE HELP!

[Ruthy55]

Thank you so much!

[slneedshelp]

I still get a prescription I have a herniated disc in my back and arthritis in my knees plus dislocation of my knees was in a bad car accident years ago. Eventually I turned into an addict.

[vicki595]

Ruthy- There's a separate area devoted to Tramadol. Use the search engine in the upper right and type in "Tramadol and Ultram Recovery Room."   Good luck.

[slneedshelp]

I've never experienced anxiety with Zoloft. Im also on ambilify. I understand the work thing. I don't work now I am on disability . I worked with this addiction for years . I was scared I wouldn't have them for work so I never let myself run out . Bought them from friends and such.

[Ruthy55]

Are you truly an addict? Did you start with a prescription taking Norco? I read so many situations where Tramadol got non drug seeking people addicted in such a short time. I think I have the addicted gene in my system.

[Ruthy55]

I've exhausted time off work. I know, I sound so negative. The tricky thing is I need pain med to work. Also have fibromyalgia. My Dr. Won't prescribe anything stronger and I do have an antidepressant ready to use. Does Zoloft cause anxiety in the beginning?

[slneedshelp]

Just read the posts we will post everyday  . Don't know if there is a tramadol area on here. But good luck with what you decide.

[Ruthy55]

Well at least you will know the shell is shorter duration. But for me the acute mental wds can go on and on. I truly wish you success and will pray for you all. Is there a way to follow you guys to see how you are doing. I'm new here and can't navigate this site well. Tell me what to search for. And also, is there a specific Tramadol area on here?

[slneedshelp]

Im withdrawing from norco its hydrocodone well ask your doctor for something stronger and an antidepressant. Im on Zoloft. You can do this with help and support . can't you take some time off work. Pick a quit date and stick to it . Get all the drugs out of the house so there's no temptation.

[Ruthy55]

I already take Klonapin for bed time. Didn't touch me. I know this is going to be a problem. Again what will you be withdrawing from? I would love to join you all tomorrow but I have some commitments that I can't get out of. I also work so I'm in a tough spot. I will quit my job just to get off this. My husband is prepared to tighten the financial belt if it comes to this and I'm the insurance carrier!

[slneedshelp]

Im on norcos 10/325 been on them fifteen years fifteen a day but I tapered down to four to six around Jan first been withdrawing ever sense.

[Ruthy55]

What drug are you on?

[slneedshelp]

Have you asked the doctor to give you something for your nerves will you withdraw I got some xanax to help me . But that is also addicting so you gotta careful with them. You went seven days I know you can do this. You just got to hang on. Im starting tomorrow. This will be my second time trying last time I only made it three days.

[Ruthy55]

I tried the Thomas Recipe. It did not help the severe and I mean severe panic. The physical part wasn't that bad thanks to Thomas Recipe. I want to connect with you all! I'm probably going to have to quit my job to get off the Tramadol. It has a hold that I read is worse than heroin and though I have only experienced Tramadol, I believe it is worse than heroin wds. Stay with me!

[slneedshelp]

Withdrawals suck I know I've been tapering since the beginning do Jan . So I decided to jump off tomorrow. From a fifteen year addiction taking fifteen micro a day tapered down to four to six a day with the withdraws the entire time . Im fed up . A couple of us are supporting eachother on here. So if your interested join us follow the Thomas recipe you can look it up . Good luck.