HELP!

[mcnani2012]

i have been taking tramadol for months now because of siatic nerve problems.  i have never been addicted to anything, and i took my last tramadol yesterday.  i feel like i am dieing!  please does any one know ways to make this easier?

[Luckygirl05]

Any other cures for restless legs? My whole body gets restless with w/d's! My advise for RLS is potassium (found in banana's) and calcium pills. That is all I know that helps and I would love any additional suggestions? Thanks:) Christina

[Luckygirl05]

I am sorry to hear of your state currently and that your dr didn't take you seriously. Our dr's must think alike! Mine has no problem giving me tramadol and told me it is not addictive. He clearly doesn't know what we do now. I haven't ever had a problem with tram and only use them as a last resort when I am out of my vic or perk. It does seem to help w the w/d's but that's because it's a synthetic opiate. Somehow it is not a narcotic or controlled substance here in Oregon- I checked. That is likely why there are so many ppl. that become addicted is that they are not monitored as closely as scheduled drugs and easier to obtain. My pharmacist even said that they are a really weak opiate and that they see Tram used frequently to those in my situation to help them taper off other pills. I think that I may try it if my symptoms of withdrawal are really severe but I am only getting 20 total and then I told my doc that I want NO MORE opiates! Synthetic or not, narcotic or not! I am so freaking done... It scares me because I fear any operations, dental extractions or whatever may happen in the future and not having adequate pain management but I know that just one pill could open this door back up for me once I stop. I am worried about being able to care for my kids during the initial w/d period as well because only one of my friends knows my problem and of course my husband does but he will also be going cold turkey off the same crap. I think that I may have to be deceptive and ask my family for help with the kids over this weekend so I can just lay around and fight through the pain and anxiety without having little ones who need me. I might even say that I think I am getting sick... It wouldn't be a lie since when I am in w/d's I do feel like I have the flu. The skin crawling and sweaty restless body makes me feel like I want to run a marathon! I know that pre-planning my stop date is causing me to feel anxious but that's normal I'm sure... I do have xanax and I think I may take that at night to help me rest if I feel like I can't sleep... It's weird because I know that is addictive too but I never misuse that or the Tramadol. I guess I am selective! I really appreciate your kind words and I hope that you start feeling better really soon... Mind over matter I always say. However you think you feel is how you do feel! I am praying for you guys too and I hope that you can add me as a friend so we can talk if things get hard. My quit date is set for Friday... I'm going to need some major support and I am so happy I have found it on here:)  Much love, Christina

[vicki595]

Hey,I know...it's awful when no one is listening.  Now,you can relax !  Whew !  What an ordeal,though.

V.

[mcnani2012]

thank you this place is so awesome, i thought i would be alone but i feel more surrounded than ever!

[mcnani2012]

thanks vicki, me too.  that in itself felt a little better.  had a hard time even getting out of the house though, and thought iwould spontaneously combust in the waiting room.

[avisg]

mc,
I have walked in your shoes I know how bad it can be hang in there .The muscle relaxer will help a bit . When you can any exercise even walking will help speed up the process .Tonic water can help with RLS if you are having them.k
Keep posting we are here for support .