tramadol

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how long does the withdrawal from Tramadol last how long does it last

[Ejm7263]

I'm on day 9 & actually want to live today. But I know it's going to be waves for about 90 days because it gets in the bones.
I'm doing what everyone one here suggested  
Cal/zinc/mag. 4 in morning & 4 in afternoon both on empty stomach
B12 sublingual
LLysine 500 mg twice day on empty stomach
Multivitamin

I didn't feel to bad until day 4. Hang in there. We're doing the right thing.
GOD Bless you!!!

[Sondahr]

Emj7263 and Jinx_777: Thanks so much for responding.  It helps so much just knowing there is someone else like me out there.  Today is Day 6 methadone free and I feel a bit giddy and lightheaded.  It sort of feels like a 'buzz'.  Still no aches and/or pains, no n/v, and no lower intestinal 'disruptions' (if ya get my drift!)  I'm in a better mood these past few days than I have been in ages. At this stage I'm enjoying my w/d if that's possible!  In the past I have detox'd from Vicodin (*80mg doses 4 times a day) and within 8 hours of my last dose I was ready to jump from the Golden Gate Bridge.  It was worse than any hell I had ever known.  It was misery for 5 or 6 days.  So when I stopped the methadone I was mentally preparing for even worse.  Everything I've read from others who were hooked told me I was in for the nightmare of my life.  I suppose it could still happen.  Jinx, I hope I am that 1% you mentioned.  

My message to anybody who is thinking of taking methadone (or any opiate) to STOP now!!  It will totally control you.  As is said, drugs are a monkey on your back and that f***ing monkey SCREAMS at you!  You loose the ability to really think for yourself.  Please don't start if you haven't already.

Enough proselytizing!  I pray for all who are trying to quit.  I pray for myself.  I'll stay in touch.

[Jinx_777]

methodone has a long half life so withdrawals are delayed in comparison to non synthetic opiates like vicodin, morphine, etc

sometimes when people don't know what to expect they have an easier time.
anticipating horrible withdrawals makes it worse.

detox is 1/3 physical and 2/3 mental.  

but, i have never, ever heard of someone dropping at that dose without a very long, hard withdrawal, but who knows, you may be the 1%

[Ejm7263]

Please repost as a question. I'm afraid no one will see this & your question is so important & I'm so glad your here. I'm on day 8. I didn't feel well for the first few days them bomb, it's gotten bad at times. But it is so worth it. I believe methadone is the devil. There is so much great info & support here I don't want you to miss out on what they have for you.

[Sondahr]

I have been on Methadone since 2001 and for12 years I took 160 mg day.  A few months ago my doc decreased my dose to 120mg day.  Due to a mix-up at my doctor's office my script wasn't released on time.  I'v been 5 days without any meds.  My question is this:  why haven't I experienced any w/d symtoms?  I feel pretty good, just my usual pain I have all the time.  I got a refill today but I haven't taken any.  If I can get through a week or two without taking any methadone I'll never take it again.  Is my hell just around the corner or is it possible that I'll get through this fairly easily?
If anyone knows anything about this I'd love to hear from you.

[motye51]

Hey, welcome to the forum!  
I'm not well versed in Tramadol but there are many people on here that are, so just hold tight.  They will post soon, seems a bit slow this morning.  I do know that I've read many posts concerning tramadol and I'm not sure it's one that you can c/t right off of, sort of like benzo's.  I believe it's one that needs some very specific information, so hold on.  Info is coming!