Tramodol Addiction

Question

I have been taking Tramodol for 4 years now and peaked at between 700-800 MG a day (14-16 pills a day).  I loved the feeling it gave me and knew all along it was becoming problematic, but I continued as it made me feel good, productive (i thought), secure and it did help my back pain which is why I started taking 1-2 pills a day 4 years ago.  Over time my dosages increased.  Wow.  It just took over.  I wouldn't go anywhere without my bottle of Tramodol...I needed and enjoyed "bumps"; taking 3-4 pillls at once and enjoying the high.  Awful stuff folks!!  Terrible.  Do not take more than prescibed or at all if you REALLY dont need them.  I tried several times to quite, but failed.  Finally, I found the strenght to make a plan.  Too ashamed to tell anyone, including my Doc (I bought them in a different means).  After looking at my bills anf finances coupled with facing the truth....I made a plan.  THis was important to me and is working.  Im not out of the woods yet, but getting closer to being done with these awful pills.  Lord help me thru this!  I am down to 4 pillls a day, slowing, starting at 12 a day going down 1/2 pill  a day.  So far so good, but now at 4 a day I am getting hit with all the symptoms others have mentioned.  I am taking tons of supplements, including withdrawl-ease.  It's all helping me, but its still not easy.  I am drinking a ton of water and sleeping as much as possible, exercising when I can  Just keeping busy and focused.  It can work I tell myself.  THis next week or two is going to be hell, but well worth it I feel.  The withdrawl ease works well, but seems to wear off after about 4 hours on the day dosage. Should I doulble up and take more in the afternoon?  I take lots of aminos and b vits and.  Any other advise is welcomed!  Please - I could use it.  THis stuff is so F'ing nasty.  I will never use these ugly destructive pills again if I get thru this!

ohlala82 · Answer

I am seeking to see if you could help me. I am at the point where I too am ready to be off Tramadol but I don't know where to start.

any guidance is appreciated!

bonzosdog · Answer

Thank you for the advice. I am doing pretty good. The leg cramps are there, but not too strong to the point where I cant sleep. Withdrawl-ease is helping a lot along with lots of water, protein drinks and extra b-vits. Exercise like walking also is helping me. I am feeling so ashamed of all the money i wasted online ordering bottles of this garbage. Its so worth getting off of it. I think I am past the hardest part; getting down to 6 pills a day from 15-17 was very hard, but I am sold on the taper process. Its key. I am going down 1/2 pill a day. Today I am at 3.5. By Mothers day I wil be done! I do have to stay focused. I got stressed at work and really felt like popping 5-6 pills, but didn't and am thankful. I won't. I am so close and do feel better overall but am fighting a dull constant headache that has been there for the past 2 weeks. I'm sure I have another couple weeks of that; if thats the worse than I will be ok. Thank you again!! I did go out and get the salts and stuff just in case. I may just take one tonight regardless. Well, its a rare sunny day in seattle so I'm heading out to greenlake for a walk. Peace Michael.

madtram · Answer

Load your baths with epsom salts & get some hylands leg cramps, both are great for the nervous tension.

You are doing great & I don't want to disrupt you when you are on a roll but if you do find it's just too uncomfortable, you could slow your taper just a little by holding at the lower doses for a day or two.  The last few doses are often are the most challenging & some find it helps to go slower when they get to 100 to 200 mgs, while others prefer to just get it over with & take the hit for a week or so.   As you have already tapered some, you may be lucky & well on the way to feeling normal again quite quickly, if you do decide to jump.

Best wishes.

bonzosdog · Answer

Thank you all.  Today was hard, but I decreased another 1/2 pill today and am down to 3.5.  Tomorrow 3.  By this time next week I hope to be off and I know I will suffer some, but its worth it.  What a nasty drug this is.  Supplememnts, water and sleep are my best friends right now.  Even with all the supplements I still have a bad dull headache and my legs are moderately cramped.  I am also walking 3 miles a day on the treadmill and taking two or three hot baths.  I have learned my lesson and just pray I dont relapse.  I dont think I will.  I have found all the advice on this site very helpful.  Thank you!

pillsnomore · Answer

YOU WILL GET THRU THIS!!!!! You need to tell yourslelf you CAN and WILL do it!!!! Once your mind is totally made up, you can do anything!! Good luck to you! You will find all the advice and help on here amazing =)