tramadol

[cathy123880]

I have been on tramadol now almost two years in feb its not helping anymore I was in a car acc got wip lash I want to get off it but I am scard and don't know what to do I would like some advise I also have been taking hidro since june thanks cathy

[ImGettingClean]

It's good u are seeing your doctor.

Be completely honest with them, it will really help you. I got honest w my doc; at first I was embarrassed but then I said f' It!!! They put me on the meds in the first place, they should've realized the consequences ...  My doc was actually "glad" I shared my "situation" with her and since, with NA, I'm 43 days clean ;))

Be honest with your doc and u will be ok

Nick

[cathy123880]

yes I will b seeing my doc and I hope he can help I just now fell like I want to get off this med not helping any more I take 1 every 6 hours there 50mg I try to take one at night and one in the morning see if I can get threw the day and night it just hurts my stomack sometimes feel like heartburn or something I sweat my eyes water my nose runs I just hate the feeling thanks  cathy

[hawkdove]

I should definietely get from a doctor a very strong sedative and, personally would comibine it with Ibuprofen and Paracetemol.

Give yourself a couple of days and you'll see the difference.

Better to tell a doctor what your plan is .... ok it with them.

[clean_in_ks]

Welcome to the forum!!  There are a lot of tramadol "warriors" that post back and forth on a link I'll post below here for you.  They have tons of experience, strength and hope to share.  They are already on Part 55 of their journal posts to each other, so lots and lots to read there.
Many drs mis-communicate to patients that tramadol is NON-addictive.
WRONG.....they obviously haven't ever taken it and tried to quit. Ha!
You're asking good questions and ready to start.......that's GREAT!
Here's the link:
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/571061/-Tramadol--Ultram-Recovery-Room-Part-55
Blessings to you~

[Conjen]

I agree with Teresa I came off of Trams cold turkey and I thought I was dying call your dr and start a plan! Good luck and best wishes

[Teresa1717]

Hi Cathy! I used to take Tramadol and Norcos, and I can tell you that you should NOT try to come of the trams cold turkey! I dont know how much your taking, but the trams have an anti-deprssant in them as well so you can risk having a seizure if your taking alot of them and come off to fast. Not to mention the w/d's s uck!!

My best advice is talk to your Dr. about coming off the trams ie: a slow taper.

[ImGettingClean]

Hi and welcome. How much r u taking and r they prescribed by a doc?

Tram is not good to cold turkey, you may need to taper off depending on the amount you use. If you are getting the with a doc, please share this with them and work on a plan.

You've come to the right place for support.

Nick

[notordinary]

Sorry. Cathy. For the wrong spelling of ur name.  

[notordinary]

Hi kathy welcome.
I'm new here. There are a lot of people here with way more knowledge than me.
My mind is not right yet. I just wanted to stop and welcome you.
You have taken the first step.
Look at bottom of the page, there you will find a link to the Thomas recipe.
Read it, helped alot of people. I'm doing it now.
Good luck.  Other's will be along soon.