tramadol withdrawal

[captd]

My wife is in her 4th day of tramadol withdrawal. She was taking 16 tramadol a day for 2 years. She has her first seizure in november and was still taking tramadol. She had her second seizure three days ago and was put on some type of seizure meds and quit tramadol cold turkey. She now hasnt slept for 2 and a half days in addition to her other symptoms. The Dr. prescribed her a sleeping pill tonight but she still cant sleep. I dont know what else to do. How long can she go without sleep before i take her to the er    Please help me....

[james22778]

How's she doing

[vicki595]

How is it that she has access to Tramadol?  That's not good at all...

Have you discussed this with her?

[captd]

He is drinking and eating well. For the second day she got six hours sleep. She seems tired but is not depressed. She is going back to work tommorow a and maybe keeping busy will help. She still needs sleep but is getting some anyway. I hope its not to early to go back to work and i am driving her back and forth because of her seizures. Im really worried about her  workplace though because she has access to tramadol.

[vicki595]

Well, finally!  I'm sure she feels a lot better...

It's up to you both about tapering off. When she's ready, just go very slowly dropping small amounts at a time. The forum doesn't allow me to be anymore specific than that but you know what I mean...Let me know if you have a question though...

How is doing mentally? Okay? Depressed? Is she eating and drinking well?

[lizbuzz]

Hi Cap, been following your post here is a link that I hope helps its storys and support from people coming off of trams....I pray for the both of you stay strong....lizzy

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/989796/Tramadol--Ultram-Recovery-Room-61?personal_page_id=142

[captd]

My wife finally slept last night for six hours. she just went to bed tonite and im praying she repeats. How long before we can start getting her off the trams.