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I have also been addicted to Ultram - 12 a day - for 8 months when I stopped c/t. It can be done - but if it is possible for you, I would recommend tapering before quitting cold turkey.
Unfortunately I cannot say that it will be easy, but it can be done, you will just have to take one day at a time and remember that no one reacts in the same way, so maybe it won't be too bad for you (if possible get some sleeping pills (or OTC-stuff) in order to get some rest once in a while).
Keep posting and take care.
Minnie
Just try and take a little nap after work and go to bed early. As if you had the flu. It sounds like your wife understands so that is good.
get some immodium AD for diarhhea. You can look up the Thomas Recipe on this forum and start taking the suggested vitamins and amino acids.
I agree with the tapering idea as I have read that you are not supposde to stop ultram suddenly. I'd say go down 2 pills every 2 days until you are not taking any.
Minnie is a good one to listen too as she has more experience with this particular drug.
Best of luck
tzt