Tramadol Withdraw

[sa1829806]

I took Tramadol for 8 long years. My Doc took me off last year. It took about 6 months to wean me and I have been completely off of the stuff since May 2008 (about 10 months now) and I am still having some issues with withdraw symptoms.

I saw my Doctor today and he confirmed this. I am really tired of this stuff.
Has anyone else out there had a similar experience after all this time? How long does it take to be completely through with this stuff? These symptoms are not terrible by any means, but I am sick of it because I STILL occasionally have a terrible nights sleep.

If anyone out there can relate please email me at: ***@****
I would really like to talk to you.

thanks,
Steve

[sa1829806]

Thanks for your comment. I am currently experiencing light tingling sensations. I know them all too well. It is the same feeling as the difficult part was, only a mild version of it. It seems so strange to me that this would happen after months and months of taking nothing, but my Dr. was not at all surprised. At the same time, he didn't confirm that the Tramadol is stored in the body (as I had previously heard).

I'm sure I will be fine, since this is quite mild, but the most frustrating part is not being able to obtain any really good info from the Medical Professionals regarding this drug. That's why I am hoping to connect with others that are having long term side effects from withdraw. I know there's lots of them out there...

Thanks for listening

Steve
Las Vegas, Nv.

[Jikan]

First, I'd like to welcome you to the forum. I'm sure you'll find many compassionate, supportive and knowledgable individuals who are more than happy to offer advice and guidance.

I also was treated with Tramadol for about 5 years for chronic pain. When I stopped taking it, I suffered terrible side effects for about 14 weeks, afterwhich I seemed OK, but started a different treatment, so I can't be certain the all of the effects of withdrawal had dissipated.

My guess, however, would be that you have overcome all the physical withdrawal symptoms, which aren't supposed to exist and now may still have a psychological tie to the drug.

As an interim measure a mikl sedative such as .25 mg of Xanax at bedtime might be useful.

Discuss your concerns with your mental health provide(not a GP) and get his/her advice.

I'm sure this will pass, but how long it will take is another matter, since it varies from one individual to another.

Good luck to you and let us know how you're doing.

Michael(Jikan)

[shaffekl]

I have been off trams for around 9 weeks and Im feeling pretty good.  What kind of symptoms are you talking about other than sleep issues?