Day 1 Cold Turkey from Tramadol w/ help from Clonidine

[angel44240]

I've been here before, have done this successfully, but wondering if I'll be so lucky this time around. Last year, my Rheumatologist prescribed me Tramadol for Fibro Myalgia and Osteoarthritis. I've explained to him that I've used it before for a total of 3 years, but never anymore than 3 per day. This time, I've been taking anywhere from 4 to 6 per day, depending on what kind of day it is for me PAIN wise! UGH! It seems to be the only thing that works, however I am done waking up in the morning with withdrawal symptoms from delayed Tramadol intake. Makes me sick! My body is THAT used to taking it that it literally goes crazy if I don't hurry up and take my dose, that quick?! I'm finished. Why I thought I was able to take this medication again and be okay with it, I have no clue but I need smacked! lol.

My RA doc said I may need my right knee replaced because it's pretty much wasted- I'm 35 years old, for crying out loud. I live in pain each and everyday due to the arthritis and muscle aches and fatigue..

This is Day 1: I put the Catapres patch on about an hour ago and I should start feeling pretty darn groggy- yuck! I remember when I went through this before, I didn't have any symptoms, just RLS! However, I cut down to 1/2 of a pill per day before I used the Catapres and that is another reason why it wasn't that bad.. We'll see what it's like this time.. this is also the LAST..

[vicki595]

Good luck,Angel !!   Just keep posting and let us know how you're doing this time.

Do you know about Hylands Restful Legs for the RLS?  It works fairly well; take 4 at a time.

You'll hear from Tramahater...she's gone through this and has lots of good advice!