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?

[vicki595]

Hi~  I'd take the muscle relaxers for now. Just take them prn to get through this time as the doctor said.  I'm happy someone finally listened to you!!
All the best~
Vicki

[mcnani2012]

hey guys just got back from the doc.  my original doc just wanted to give me more tram and he completely ignored my cries of desperation.  he acted like i was imagining all of this.  i went to a different doc and she gave me some muscle relaxers to take the edge off, but i am still hesitant.  i never liked muscle relaxers but that doesnt mean they wont turn into my crutch for now, what do you all think?  i just want to do the right thing here and not replace an addiction with a new one.  

christina, my doctor told me there is no way that i could be addicted to tram.  even though i was crying like an idiot and shaking and begging for some guidance.  but as you can see from all these comments, it is a very real problem.  which my doc will soon find out when i email him all the facts that i have put together.  i am not a doctor and i cannot tell you what is best for you, all i can say is please be careful and use your better judgement.  good luck and keep us posted and you can always talk to me if you need a friend, you are in my prayers!

[Luckygirl05]

I'm so sorry to hear your pain. My doc prescribed me tram to help me get off much heavier opiates and I was going to start taking that tonight... He said it is a good transition drug and is not a narcotic in my state. I really didn't know that they were even addictive? After years of misusing vic & perks I thought that the Tram would be safe and I could use that to help w my w/d's... You have me thrown for a loop here? I must be ignorant to have not known how bad those things are? Please let me know if I pick up the 20 that were called in to help me taper off the other pills am I just setting myself up for failure? I don't want to w/d from Tram too! Help! I hope that you are feeling better soon. Hang in there, it will get better for you and I'll be right behind you in a few days and you can tell me the same, k? Thanks, Christina

[vicki595]

The hydrocodone probably won't help much. You can't really relax now and sleep anyway. You're waiting for a phone call and have an appt.  Do the best you can until you speak with someone who can help you. Plus,you don't really want to mask these withdrawal symptoms right now if you want help.  Just what I think...
Good luck~Keep posting
Vicki

[mcnani2012]

i am so tired the no sleep thing and the total emotional break down was exhausting, i DID NOT have the reserves for that.

[mcnani2012]

thank you all for your concern!!!  i am waiting on the doc to call me back right now.  if he doesnt help me i also have an appointment at the clinic this afternoon, i have tried everything to get someone to listen and i think i got through to them, we shall see.  i dont know how i am typing either, but it seems to be the only thing that calms me down and i dont think as much about what my body is doing.  question, my dad is really worried and wants to bring me a hydrocodon, i actually told him no i didnt want to give up now for a little instant gratification but he insisted, would it be okay to take it with some food so i can actually get some sleep or is this a bad idea?