I am a 38 yr old female who is on day 4 going cold turkey quitting Tramadol. I was using about 4 pills (200mg) daily or at least every other day and also drinking alcohol on top of that : <!!! I decided to quit taking them (well actually I ran out and am too ashamed to have them refilled) last Thursday (this is day 4). I have had a terrible time sleeping, very restless. Also, TERRIBLE bodyaches, cramps, flu like symptoms (I actually thought I had the flu at first), today the diarrhea has started. My main questions are 1. How long will this last? 2. What works best for the restlessness at night/sleeping? I have a very addictive personality and have been using different drugs over the past 4 yrs (percocet, lortab, tylenol with codeine, fioricet with codeine, etc), just to give you guys an idea of how long this has been going on. I have only been taking the Tramadol for about 6 months (no other drugs). Any advice will be greatly appreciated, as well as any prayers!