Vicodin/Tramadol withdrawal symptoms

[Bob641]

I have been clean from Vicodin 5/500mg and Tramadol 50mg for about a week now, and I'm in a long term tapering of Xanax.I have not experienced any discomfort from the Xanax withdrawal due to the slow tapering process but since two days ago and today is the worst, I have been feling severe migraines and severe pain in the muscles of my back and neck, specially arund my shoulder blades, where some " knots" are forming and are very painful to the touch. I s this a common effect of the withdrawal of Vicodin/Tramadol? How long will they last?
I forgot to tell I was using Vicodin for about a year twice daily and Tramadol for about 2 years , also twice daily. Never seeked or experienced any high, so I'm not psychologically addicted, but of course my body got used to it. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Jacqui805]

I'm bumping this to the top for you so that someone can see it and give you some help.

[pbear14]

I do not know if the knots are a part of withdrawls......possibly though, caused by all the tension!
In about three days i bet you will be feeling fine. You didn't really take enugh to cause much withdrawls. Usually, when you don't take too much and are trying to quit, the third day is the worse! So i think you are well on your way to being free of the medications....

[Bob641]

Thanks Jacqui805 for helping me, I was worried nobody had answered yet. Thanks pbear14, it is really comforting to hear that, I was afraid it will get worse or lasted to many days. The muscle aches are now all over my upper body, but mainly in the shoulder blades and the back of the neck, I use a heating pad to alleviate them. Just woke up with the pain again, going back to bed after 30 minutes with the heating pad and 2 Tylenol PM. I really do not want to use anymore any of those pills, even once to avoid the pain, I still have some, but I don't plan to use them.

[PanSinoeis]

Well, Tramadol withdrawals are not fun.  Psychological addiction has little to nothing to do with your problem.  Two years of dosing on Tramadol is your main problem.  (pure physical addiction) I just read the post of a guy who quit Tramadol and is on day 45 and is only about 65% back to normal.  Tramadol withdrawals can be drawn out for up to weeks to months and can be very acute, pain wise.  Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, no appetite, no energy or motivation, over all sick feeling, and it goes on and on...I would read some of the posts already in the Forum if I where you, to help you understand the risks and dangers of Tramadol.  I have a thread called Quitting Tramadol Support Group 2.  I am also on Tramadol right now and am taking 10 per day, but I am tapering down and quitting.  Vicodin withdrawals are a lot more tolerable than Tramadol withdrawls.  You are mainly just having withdrawal symtoms from the Tramadol now.  After 7 days of no hydrocodone, you would not have that bad of symptoms really at all from those anymore.  Good luck.

[Bob641]

45 days and still not ok????!!!!! Please somebody tell me that this is not true, I can't stand these symptoms that long!!!

[Mandapanda17]

I know everyone is different! your symptoms may not last as long. i'm on day 43 off a pretty heavy norco (10mg vics) habit, I'm still not feeling quite right in a lot of ways, however some aspects are much better! obviously not my sleeping..lol.. but thats probably because of the xanax mess I got myself into. hang in there, you sure are trying to a lot all at once!! take care.

[hobo91]

Gday everybody  Does anybody just get of tramadol no troubles..........And if where are they.... why do doctors act surprised when we say were having trouble stopping tramadol...   What does everybody think are we all getting tricked into taking this drug by being told here take this it will fix your pain  .....

THEN WE END UP ON THIS SITE TRYING TO GET OFF IT....

Why don't the doctors warn us...

I don't get it.....

[PanSinoeis]

Ryan1979 is the name of the member.  He is in the military.  He quit Tramadol and he said after 45 days he felt like 65% normal.  Tramadol withdrawals are more drawn out than hydrocodone withdrawals, I know, I've done both.  I'm sorry, but Tramadol is no joke and the withdrawals are worse than hydrocodone.  That's the bottom line.  But, I would very much like to follow your recovery progress and see how long it ends up taking you.  You would give a fresh perspective on quitting Tramadol.  I've heard of people not sleeping for days to weeks after they get off Tramadol.  I stopped cold turkey once at 4 per day, and was up for three straight days.  The insominia seemed to be one of the hardest things to deal with for me.  That and the anxiety.  I'm at 9 per day right now and tapering down.  So I have quite a ways to go, before I can even jump off.  Good luck to you.  Keep posting.

[Bob641]

Thanks for your input. I'm already in day 11 or 12 cold turkey from tramadol and vicodin and sleep has not been the problem, thanks to Tylenol PM. the muscle aches in my back are killing me, has been 3 days with acute muscular pain and a burning sentation also . I can't take it anymore!!

[tramaddi]

Why not try a muscle relaxer to be more comfortable?

[Bob641]

I'm using now methocarbamol as muscle relaxer, but it doesn't work at all. I just spoke with my doctor over the phone and he is prescribing me Flexeril,I hope this one will work, today is a terrible day, the pain is almost unbearable, I felt compelled to take some of the tramadol and vicodin I have left, but stopped before doing so.
I hope the flexeril will help me.

[Sunnyd210]

I had some issues when I stopped taking ultram too. I only was on 1 200 cr a day for about a month I wasnt hooked on them at all. They are the worst pills out there I think especially because people think they are safe. I felt better after a few days mayb a week though if that makes u feel any better.

[Bob641]

Thank you Sunny. I quit about 10 to 12 days ago and still the pain is bothering me, worse, now is more painful and gets my whole back and the back of the neck, leading to migraines constantly. It's very painful, God give strength to go trough this!!!!  

[tramaddi]

Use the flexeril and try a heating pad that is what I have been using for my lower back pain and it seems to help some.  I lay on it on the couch and sip an ice cream float and watch tv:) I don't know how u can keep from taking those extra pills??? I would hav caved by now...a professional massage is great too. Hope u are feeling better soon:)

[Bob641]

Thanks tramaddi. I do use a heating pad, most nights I sleep with it on, in my back.It helps to get me a restful night, but when I wake up I'm back with my pain. It is frustrating. I do not use thye extra pills because I was not mentally hooked to them,I even didn't knew they were addictive till I read in this site.But my body have developed dependency, that is the problem. I just hope that this pain goes away soon, right now I'm having a migraine cause of it.
Bob

[Mandapanda17]

just read the initial part of your post, I have AWFUL knots in my shoulder blades. My fiance can't believe what they feel like, hes a massage therapist. ALL the way down my back as well, I know some of this can be caused by anxiety too. We've put our bodies through so much with this stuff. hope you have a good evening!

[Bob641]

Yes I have these knots, but lately the pain had spreded to all my muscles in the back and also have a burning sensation in them, really painful and frustratin g, take care, hope you have a good night too
Bob

[Mandapanda17]

hope you feel better soon, it is extremely frustrating!!

[PanSinoeis]

I'm glad to hear you are doing good.  Except the muscle pains.  You seem to be handling everything, pretty good.  Just keep doing what you are doing, and take some Tylenol or something.  A couple years on pain killers won't have that dramatic effect when withdrawaling.  Which is good for you.  Unlike me, who has been on/off them (more on them) for a Decade now.  Roughly.  I'm fighting though.

[PanSinoeis]

...I read that post already...but when I read it tonight...I just started laughing...OMG...I was rolling...it was so damn funny:

when you said..."THEN WE END UP ON THIS SITE TRYING TO GET OFF IT .... !

Damn that was some funny *** ****

[PanSinoeis]

...I read that post already...but when I read it tonight...I just started laughing...OMG...I was rolling...it was so damn funny:

when you said..."THEN WE END UP ON THIS SITE TRYING TO GET OFF IT .... !

Damn that was some funny *** ****

[PanSinoeis]

How that Post Double Post???  Wierd!

[Bob641]

I don't see anything funny about my suffering.

[Sunnyd210]

Hi bob I wanted to mention to you that I used heat alot on my neck/back pain sometimes it makes it worse. Have u tried ice?? If you mentioned that already Im sorry. How are you feeling today??

[Bob641]

Hi sunny, I use the heating pad and it comforts while I'm using it, but get back to the pain where I'm not on it, yes I tried i9ce, it makes it worse for me. Not doing so good today, the pain is really hurting and in top of that I have a migraine. Thanks
Bob

[botchedup]

I think the muscle/burning/traveling pain not being helped by the soma(methocarbomal) is because what you are actually experiencing is nerve pain.  45 days off xanax??  Plus cold turkey from tram and hydro?? you will definitely have tension--tell the doc,,maybe you shouldve tapered the xanax and perhaps you need a SMALL script for a valium or ativan taper.....your body is in shock....Cold turkey is difficult.  Cold turkey satiates an emotional need however the body rejects that idea for good reason.

[botchedup]

flexeril can eat up the good acid in your gut,,,if it gives you awful stomachaches,,,don't take an antacid,,,,take a TBLs of  vinegar or pickle juice....

[howie77]

Flexeril woked well for me,w/ the vinegar, (never tried pickle juice)
If it makes you feel any better I cant understand why anyone would find anything funny about you situation. I'll try to make up for his laughter with some good old fashioned prayer. Kee on keeping on, you are are def, in my Prayers.

~ Howie

[Bob641]

Thanks for your replies. I did not quit cold turkey the Xanax, I'm tapering off slowly from it, however, yes, indeed I did quit cold turkey the tramadol and the vicodin. Thanks for the prayers,
Bob

[Hoosierguy46615]

Wow after reading all that I am totally scared....The doc just gave me Tramadol 50 mg and my script says take 2 every 4 hrs..............now im also on Norco 10/325 and Fentanyl patches....Do you guys think I should just say dorget the tramodol??

[Hoosierguy46615]

so my script is to take 400 mg of tramadol a day to ween me off the 6 plus norco 10's I take a day...what do you guys advise ...my head is spinnin

[Bob641]

I'll say DO NOT take the tramadol!!!. Wean off the norco slowly, but definitively do not use the tramadol is way too much and you will be exchanging one addiction for a worse one.
Take my advise,
Bob

[Hoosierguy46615]

the thing that ***** is the tramadol script 4$ Norco 92$

[Bob641]

Your health is more important than money, don't you think so?

[Hoosierguy46615]

True Bob Very True...

[Bob641]

I had physical therapy a few hours ago and the specialist worked in those knots I have formed in my back muscles. It felt ok and relieved for a short while but then the pain came back worse!!! It really hurts in those spots and it goes up my neck to my head and I have a nasty migraine. I can't stand this, I don't know how to deal with it.

[Bob641]

I had physical therapy a few hours ago and the specialist worked in those knots I have formed in my back muscles. It felt ok and relieved for a short while but then the pain came back worse!!! It really hurts in those spots and it goes up my neck to my head and I have a nasty migraine. I can't stand this, I don't know how to deal with it.

[PanSinoeis]

I was not laughing at your suffering Bob.  I was laughing at what Hobo91 said.  About people taking Tramadol not knowing a lot about it and then how we all end up here to get off it.  I was not laughing at you bro.  That message was made out to Hobo91, not you.  And sorry to hear about all your muscle pains, seems like you have really been struggling with it.  You try some Aleve by chance?

[Bob641]

No problem Pan. Yes I tried Aleve, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, all to not avail.

[troubleinohio]

Bob why were you on the pills when you started them?

Im sorry you are hurting so much still. I am a chronic pain sufferer too and it suckks so much. I overdid it yesterday as a matter of fact cleaning and i just wanted to lay down and die last night it hurt so much.

btw some people saay dont sleep on a heating pad, that youre only supposed to use it for like 20 to 30 mins then turn off because it makes the blood pool in that area and you can end up stiffer than ever if you sleep on it all night. Now with that being said, i myself DO sleep with the heating pad on all night too though LOL. Sometimes it does seem to make my back stiffer, other times it doesnt.

good luck to you an d keep us posted!  

[howie77]

Hey brother,
Just checkin up on ya, Very sorry to hear about your pain. VERY Very happy to hear about you stayig off the S***T!
God Bless,
~Howie

[Bob641]

Trouble I started the tramadol two years ago as an additional pain killer for my migraines, since I suffer from them frequently and the medication that works wonders, Imitrex, is given to my only 9 pills a month by the insurance. The vicodin was about a year ago for pain after a cyst surgery, but I kept on taking them, also for the migraine, bad decision.I do also sleep frequently with the heating pad on and yes, sometimes my back is stiffer in the morning. Thanks Howie for your post.
Bob

[PanSinoeis]

I get bad headaches coming off Tramadol, I'm lucky Aleve seems to be pretty effective for me in that area.  I was wondering, I can't remember, did you have all the muscle pains before you started with pain medication?  It just kinda seems like most of your muscle pains are coming from Tramadol withdrawals, but I'm not sure.  I too get bad muscle pains when coming off tramadol, just not as acute as what you describe.  But I have a ways to go before I'm where you are.  My muscles may end up feeling just like yours, that's why I ask.

[worried878]

trigger points in ur muscles/knots are probably an indirect wd symptom as mentioned above...from stress...they pop out everywhere when i am stressed but especially in my traps...massage, heat and ice works wonders..muscle relaxers help too...and staying relaxed however u manage ur relaxation..i do it with yoga...i am a wert noodle when i finish...i am a chronic pain patient and taught a yoga class tonight that 3 men said was really tough...it is mind over matter...my back does not hurt at all right now becasue my stress is gone.....but it will return....and we gotta find other ways to cope with it..stress is one of the leading causes of pain flare ups...wish i could totally eliminate stress..but i can not...so we find a healthy way to deal with it

[Bob641]

Oh, yeah, I did not have any problem with muscle cramps or spasm before taking the Tramadol, neither while I was on it, it is an effect of the withdrawal. Heat pad is a life saver for me at night. The same happens with the migraine, I suffer from it since I was a teenager but had them once or twice a month at the most, now I'm having them almost daily.Still waiting for the prescription of Flexeril, should be here tomorrow or Saturday, I have no muscle relaxer at this time.
Yesterday around 5:ooPM I went into ER in the hospital due to a reddish rash over my face and upper body and heat sentation, I was a bit worried cause I took too many Tylenol PM during the course of the night to be able to sleep and alleviating somehow the muscle pain and the migraine, so I can afford a decent sleep, they were worried my liver were damaged, but it was Ok, the blood work came out low in sodium and a bit anemic. They gave  me an IV and put in there 2 shots of phenobarbital 130mg/ml, 1 Toradol and something else, I had and excruciating migraine, the toradol did nothing, the only thing that works for me is Imitrex and the said they don't handle that in ER!!!???The doc said that the phenobarbital will be in my system for about 7 days and that I could quit the Xanax  after that. Bull***!!! When I got back home at around 12:30AM  I was in a panick attack and the migraine was killing me, I had to get back to my scheduled taper of Xanax and popped an Imitrex, after 1 hour the migraine was subsided and the anxiety gone.Woke up again 2 hours later with the migraine in his peak, another Imitrex, uhhh and woke up this morning again with migraine but less severe. My insurance only covers 9 pills of Imitrex a month, so I will order another refill, which I will have to pay and is 280.00 dollars!!! Damnit!!

[medschoolisHARD]

sounds like you went to the ER not for concern of a heat rash, but for drug seeking purposes.  Lots of loose ends here.  I won't go into detail as to why and where in your statements i catch lots of denials and ways of making it important to clarify that you are not an addict.  I believe that you are very much so an addict.  

[Bob641]

You're completely wrong, I never denied I am an addict, if so were the case I were not be here in this forum, I don't deny being an addict.I did went to ER seeking drugs, I did not ask for any, and none I came with. I even have here at my house half a bottle of Vicodin and Tramadol and have not touched them in 14 or 15 days. I'm weaning off slowly from Xanax and I'm not increasing back my dose, and I quit cold turkey Tramadol and Vicodin.
You should be more careful in labeling people.

[botchedup]

Toradol and Stadol at the ER won't do much and can be dangerous if you are on opioids.  Honesty = best policy especially at the ER.  Understreatment of pain is often confused with abberant drug seeking behavior.  Tramadol (another 'dol')  is a very weak mu opioid.  I liken it to Naproxen with some prozac sprinkled on top.  The w/d's are nasty, interactions w/ anti-d's can be dangerous and permanent, and of course your doctor tells you none of this because he thinks if you are NOT addicted that trams will work just great for ya.     He also gets extra points for every 'done' he/she can transfer to 'dol'.  I've even heard of ER personell having a good laugh shooting up naieve "addicts" and watching them get frustrated and angry.  Stadol and Toradol can also bring on precipitated w/d in the opioid dependent patient-depending on dosages of both.  Nothing synthetic is ok in our bodies for any length of time.  Plant derived is a different story.  So, don't bother w/ the Ul/trams unless you absolutely have to.  The crazy w/d's aren't worth it, imho:)  

[Bob641]

I meant I DID NOT went into ER seeking drugs. Wrong statement.

[PanSinoeis]

I don't think you went to the ER because you where seeking drugs.  I don't agree with medschoolisHARD.  If you wanted those, you have those at home.  You went to the ER to try to get relief from your pains without having to take some addictive opiate.  That's how I read into it.

[Bob641]

Yes, PanSinoeis, you are right, that was my intention. By the way I forgot which post was it, but we talked about Imitrex for migraines and I looked up on the web and you're right, there are cases of death related to its use.I just have to be careful, anyway I don't take them often cause my insurance only covers 9 pills for 1 month.
I just posted a new thread about vicodin/tramadol withdrawal symptoms, my muscle switching and cramps have extended to my whole back, my shoulders, neck(back and front), chest, some on the arms and the back of my head. It is really painful, frustrating and I really don't what else to do, I tried flexeril, is not working, methocarbamol didn't either, heating pad is only temporary comfort. The muscles seems to be tense and tender to the touch and give me great headaches. I'm kind of desperate, I don't what else to do. I looked today at the remaining pills of vicodin and tramadol and was tempted to take them to make the pain goes away quickly, it is frustrating, but I refrained from taking them.
Is it normal to have these pains after 16 days clean cold turkey? I think it is a long time for that, please help!

[PanSinoeis]

Well, looks like I got a lot to look forward to.  I just hope my muscles don't hurt as bad as yours.  I seem to get more stomach pains and leg cramps and Real Bad Headaches.  But a couple weeks after I get off Tramadol, well who knows what will happen.  I know it's not going to be good.  But I am prepared, mentally, and physically for the challenge.  Man, I wish I could give you some good advise, but you seem to be all over the problem, trying to take care of it without any pain killers.  You have hung in there very well, having not taken any Hydros or Trams.  How about Doans?  You try that stuff yet?  Just remember the pills are nothing but a doorway into a Whole Lot of Trouble, not that you need to hear that.  I can't believe it has not got better by now.  This has been going on for some time now.  Hang in there Bob.

[Bob641]

Yes , Pan, it has been a while with this annoying pain and I do not know how I stand it, but I know if I take another tramadol or vicodin to alleviate it, I'll back to day 0 and will have to go through this whole pain process again and may be worse. No, I have not tried doans, neither I know what are those. On Monday I have an appointment with a doctor I was refereed to visit to follow up after my visit to ER. I'll address my concerns to him, discuss the posibilities of making this more bearable without recurring in another narcotics pain killers. Lets see what happens.    

[PanSinoeis]

Good Luck, yea Doans are back ache pills, over the counter.  Green box.  I have heard people say they worked really good for them.  Yea, day ZERO all over again, you know it.  I just hope you don't end up having to bite the bullet and have to resort to something strong (like Vics or Trams), and just accept having to be on it for your whole life.  I hope they go away soon for you bro.  Take care, and good luck with the doctor, I hope you find some good solution(s) for your pains.

[botchedup]

Tramadol should never be stopped abruptly, your doctor should have informed you of this.  It lowers the seizure threshold (i know i sound like a parrot) and has anti'depressant effects.  They have also found that if taken w/other ant'd's can cause serotonin syndrome.  I had a crick in my neck and shoulder for the LONGEST time after stopping ULTRAM.  It didnt' go away until I (very begrudingly) agreed to a short term script for celexa.  the exact med you don't want to take WITH tram but will if taken for 3-6 mo. period will open the pathways and get things regenerating. (ultram 200mg/day or more will take at least a month to clear your system.  I'd bet my bottom dollar that your pain is blocked pathways and partly to blame is the cold turkey process involving trams.  cold turkey offf opioids ***** but it won't kill you.  Tramadol is dangerous be careful!

[Bob641]

Thanks to all for your replies. Right now my head is hurting really bad and the cramps too. I just revisited the page of amino acids protocol and ordered all the stuff at a vitamin online store, I should have them by the midle or end of the week, let's see if that helps.
Bob

[suznoodle]

Hey everyone- I'm new to this. I am hoping that someone will have some answers. I have been taking Lexapro for almost one year now. I stopped taking it about a week ago. I taperd down to 1/2 pill for one week everyday then 1/2 pill every other day for one week. In the meantime I was having back pain and was taking 3- 50mg Tramadol for 2 weeks. I just stopped that cold turkey about a week ago. I am having what I fear are withdrawls although I do not know to which drug. I feel like I'm high without taking anything. I have the chills, hot/cold flashes, goose bumps, headache and muscle aches. Any insight as to which drug it could be. I'm afraid to take a Tramadol to see if the pain goes away because I've already come so far this week and don't want to reset my progress. To make the confusion worse there is a flu going around my work so I don't know if that's what it is either.

[WANTTOBENORM]

WELL, I WAS ADDICTED TO HYDROCODONE AFTER I HAD MY FIRST CHILD. I JUST THOUGHT THAT HURT. THEN STILL HAVING SOME PAIN I WAS GIVEN ULTRAM. I WISH TO GOD I HAD NEVER TAKEN IT. I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. AND I AM READY TO BE NORMAL AGAIN. I WANT TO BE HAPPY BECAUSE I'M ACTUALLY HAPPY. SO HERE WE ARE DAY 2. MY LEGS ARE ACHING, MY MIND IS DIZZY. I KNOW THAT TONIGHT WHEN I LAY DOWN TO GO TO SLEEP I WONT SLEEP.  I WILL FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO KEEP MOVING MY LEGS. IT'S THE STRANGEST FEELING. IT'S PROBABLY THE WORST PART OF THE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS FOR ME. I TOOK HALF OF AN ULTRAM LAST NIGHT, JUST SO I COULD GO TO SLEEP.  MY DR. TOLD ME THAT IT'S A MUSCLE RELAXER THAT'S WHY I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO KEEP MOVING.  UGH THIS IS HORRIBLE.  BUT AFTER THE FIRST NIGHT OF CRAZY LADY GETTING UP WATCHING TV, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, PRAYING "JESUS JUST LET ME GO TO SLEEP" I WILL BE OKAY.  WELL, GUESS THE FUN STARTS TONIGHT.

[cowgirrl225]

Hi, I've been on Tramadol for 8 months taking 200mg daily for my lupus\fibromyalgia . Ive noticed lately that they wear off so much faster now and if I don't take my pills on time and miss it by an hour or so I already start feeling the withdraw symptoms. Flu-like symptoms, anxiety and depression and body aches, its horrible. I am also taking placquinel (to suppress the immune system) and methylpredisone (for inflammation). I want to get off Tramdol but I'm afraid of the withdraw effects that I'm going to have and the fact that I may be too sick to work. Someone please give me advice :(

[Juleev]

I have been abusing tramado and vicodin for 10 months now. I am going to have a shoulder replacement in a few weeks. I am so scared of withdrawals. I need to take them for the pain but I take about 8 tramado all at once about 3 times a day. The vicodin I'll take up to 6 at time. I'm not sure what to do when this is all over and I can't get them anymore, I really hate myself for getting to this point. I know better I was addicted 10 years ago, and swore I would never do this again.

Julie

[lovegm]

It was six years ago that I started on tramadol.  I had inquired with the doctor about the issues of this pain medicine involving an already diagnosed addict.  I had been in and out of the 12 step programs for many years.  When the doctor approached me about this medicine - he assured me that it was a non-narcotic and non-addictive.  Even though I had first been prescribed to this pain medicine 6 years ago, my consistent use of it did not begin until 3 years ago.  It started slowly but surely until I was up to, within the last 2 years, 500-600 mg a day.  I realized the animal that was lurking when I was trying to get my scripts filled at pharmacies and they told me they wouldn't fill them.  

I have now been totally off of Tramadol for 17 days.  I have missed many days of work, during the taper and after the taper, due to withdrawal symptoms.  I was put on my tapering, at the emergency room, on 8.18.09.  I am still not out of the woods.  I attend NA everyday and I am really trying to get my head straight.  I still have episodes of euphoria that tramadol gave me over a month later.  I have been put on Trazozone to sleep and put on Celexa to help restore the receptors that are trying madly to rewire.  

This drug was prescribed to me due to chronic fibromyalgia and having back surgery back in 1999.  I wish I would of taken a couple of minutes to research this medicine and not just taking a doctors word on it.  If you are an addict - do not take this pain medication.  It is noted widely that tramadol is harder to come off than methadone and vicodin.  

Currently, on a physical level, my muscles ache throughout - to the bone.  I have over $3,100 worth of dental work due to the use of tramadol.  I cannot control eupohoria- it just comes and goes.  However, the hallucinating has seized and the night tremors.  It will get better for whomever is traveling down this path, such as me, but please be strong and don't give in to this...its just a little white pill and should not control u.

[leeisgettingclean]

WOW....very well writen, sounds as if you are going down the right path....Stay active in your recovery, but I feel as if you already know what you must do, I think people should take some inspiration from your story. Alot on here have suffered from this devil pill, glad you are getting your life back. From what i read tramadol w/ds must last longer than hydro/perks and simular drugs, is it cause of the whole sytetic thing???????

[lovegm]

Yeah - what I can understand in my research - the tramadol is worse than morphine and oxy withdrawal due to it's molecule affects the u-opiods receptor (which the other two do not).  Please see the quote from Wikipedia below...

"Tramadol is a synthetic analog of codeine, and, as such, an opioid. Opioids are chemical compounds which agonise one or more of the human opiate receptors, regardless of the receptor class or sub-type. The opioid agonistic effect of tramadol and its major metabolites is almost complete exclusively effects the μ-opioid receptor. This characteristic is notable, because even morphine is not exclusive to the μ-receptor, although it manifests the preponderance of its opioid agonistic effects here"

I hope that answers your inquiry.  However, this is what it does.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[tinalibnania]

I have now been off of Trams and Vics for going on about 50 days...if you would have asked me a year ago if I could have done this it would have been a very loud "hell No". At the time I switched from vics to Trams I was taking up to 35 vics a day, than around 30 trams a day....no withdrawl from the vics because the trams took care of that. I felt like such a loser for a long time but now am 50 days free from that hell. Please people get the help you need, life will be hellish for A couple weeks but at least you will HAVE a life. And this addiction was brought on by a severe accident and many surgeries where that doc felt no need to warn me of these demon pills.....over 100,000 dollars gone for 6 years of addiction but now at least I have hope even if there is alot of pain with it....and sometimes pain means ur still alive and not dead from overdose!!!