What's going on with me?

[AnnieNYC]

I'm on my third day of detox off Tramadol. Trying to go to sleep, and I'm very sleepy, aided by Lorazepam. So I lie down and then suddenly feel surges of energy or something shooting through my arms and legs and up my back. It's not painful, but it's frustrating. I feel like I want to punch the mattress and scream. (And that actually does help, for a minute.)

Can anyone tell me what this is and how I might relieve it?

Thank you!

[AnnieNYC]

Thanks, everybody. Last night was just foul and disgusting. I took my Lorazepam, so I was sleepy, but the twitching made it hard to sleep. Flailed around for a long time, annoyed the cat, finally fell into a real sleep. Then the guys working on the apartment upstairs started up sawing and drilling and whanging, which will go on til 6 tonight.

Maybe I should just stomp up there and say "Yo, you got a person in withdrawal downstairs! Keep the effin' noise down!"

Or maybe I shouldn't. ;-)

Life on life's terms, I guess.

Feeling a bit bad but not horrible, thank God.

I will pray for you, joanne.

[joanne151]

I'm on my 2nd week off tramadol and it's still hard. I'm going through DT cold turkey because i feel if i take anything esle, nothing will compare to tramadol. i'm fully aware of the risks and i try to take it easy. sleep wise i still have crawling and itchy feeling and aches are terrible. i can only suggest the same as to others with regards to hot baths and excerise. i wish i could help more but going through it myself i'm still learning to cope.

[starfish1963]

I found that exersize is a great help as well.  Before going to bed ride a bike, walk, swim whatever it helps tremedously.  This too shall pass.  Your almost over the hump so hang tight love in Christ

[10356]

It sounds like restless leg syndrome many also feel it in their arms.. The back usually feels tight and or hurts with a need to move.. All a part of wd but there is something that helps.. Hot baths or showers, it may calm it all down just long enough to get you to sleep.. I wish you well. lesa