Stomach bug

[singha]

It's making it very hard to taper while I have this stomach bug....my son also has it so does anyone know how it feels to change dirtgy daipers while going through wd's...now throw a stomach bug in the mix. Shoot me. I have successfully tapered for 2 weeks from 200 mgs of ultram a day down to 50 mg a day. I really wanted to totally stop last night but I am so week right now I think if I stay at 50 mgs for 2 more days it'll be ok...Right?? I mean I feel like I am letting myself and a few of you down. Noone knows about this but me so they won't understand why I feel so bad for so long. The worse thing was that I was taking Imodium ad for the wd's and now my body is having a hard time getting rid of this bug because of it. I just need some reassurance I guess....not looking for pity or anything just tell me it'll be ok

[FLaddict]

yeah I would stay right where you are until this bug clears up.. Your body can only take so much ya know??

[dyblue]

you'll be ok just a minor set back you've been doing fantastic specially with your job and kids and and it will pass soon.

[FLaddict]

and maybe take something to counter act all the immodium you have been taking to flush you out some.. fiber pills?? maybe?? liquid calcium/magnesium always helps me when i need to "go" ..

[singha]

thanks all just what I needed

[ethereal1]

the Immodium and other opiates you are taking are slowing down the process of your body getting rid of your stomach bug.

i would use enough of your opiate so that you feel 'well', but do not get 'high'. (usually about 1/2 of your normal dose.)

hold off on the Immodium as it is site-specific, and meant to slow down intestinal activity. you want your body flushing out the bug as quickly as possible.

ginger and peppermint are both good, natural stomach remedies. try a ginger and/or peppermint tea.

be well.

[lil_rab2005]

I totally agree... you poor thing.  Damn, I couldn't even take care of myself much less my 3 children.  You're in my prayers... I think you should just wait til the flu is over with.  My two oldest ones were takin' care of the 5 year olds needs and most of mine :(  Now I'm takin' care of all three which is alot more than I've done for them in a very long time with or without the pills.  Take care and you are in my thoughts and prayers Lil.

[singha]

this forum really helps me you people are so kind.

[FLaddict]

girl I got severe bronchitis while I was tapering... not a good time to stop.. take 2 more days.. then regroup.. your body has been thru alot in the past two weeks.. now this.. take care of yourself..

[minnie11]

I would definetely stay on 50 mg for a few more days, you are almost there anyway, so a couple of days shouldn't make any difference. And knowing firsthand how hard it is to go from 200 mg to 50 mg tramadol in such a short time you must really be proud of yourself. You are nearly there!!!
Minnie

[addictedtoloratab]

I have the stomach bug too, It has been horrible.  It is just awful to change diapers while going through w/ds let alone the stomach bug too.  I know how it is to go through that while in detox, it just takes every single bit of energy that you can muster up to do it,, It is really a task and a half and remember, you cant call in sick when you are.  You are always mommie no matter what.  I agree with all the others, just try to stay where you are at until this bug is gone.  I am wishing you a very happy recovery, Peace, G