Tramadol WDs

[dlm66]

I have been tappering off of tramadol today is the 4th day. I have been really sweaty, and now I have been getting the chills off and on as well and sharp pains in my head. Has anyone else had this? It doesn't seem to be in anything I have been reading. Thanks

[dlm66]

Today is so horrible. Actually started last night. I hadn't done any laundry or much cleaning in the last week and tried to do it all last night. My body hurts so bad and I just feel exhausted. I really don't know how I am going to do this.ANd today is one week since I cut my dose, so I have to cut again today, that makes me feel like having a panic attack. It is so hard to get through work!

[dlm66]

I am tapering, but I think I tried to go to quick. Dr. (not my dr. just one I asked) said to start with a 1/4 less for a week I was taking 6 and cut to 4 1/2, I just want to be done, but I will not cut any more for a week. today was a really good day, I know it will get hard again, but for now enjoying the day! It is nice to have people to talk to. I have not told my family at all. I told a couple of my friends, but they just kind of ignore it. I told my boyfriend, but were not really talking right now, real adult like..........I am so mad at myself for getting this way! and all the money I have wasted and I really think it effects my thinking, sometimes I do the STUPIDEST stuff. I want to go to meetings but scared to go, I don't like talking to people. But I know that soon I will need to do something, I know I am not strong enough to keep sober alone. It is very helpful being on this forum, I have learned a lot and no longer feel that I am the only one going through this.

[worried878]

I have never been addicted to trams like avisg..so my knowledge only comes from reading here and having a friend almost die due to trams..seratonin syndrome is real...and I was not a listener when avis and other tram users warned me til I found my friend on the floor...I read up quickly..she has brain damage now..but not from stopping...she was an x lortab user and took too many
Trams...tho a weak pain reliever have an AD quality duue to seratonin levels being affected tremendously and "true" narcotics do not have this feature.  They also affect the same receptors as narcotics do..so even tho they r not a true narcotic..in reality they r...but a weak one..it is the seratonin release that hooks people most often...and also the claim that they r non-narcotic..which in reality is "questionable.
U r tapering?....ur dose is not huge....u r doing everything right....having ur dr included on ur plan would be a huge plus....realizing u have a problem is so very important..u can do this..keep posting

[dlm66]

I have been afraid of seizures too. Not so much the fear of as seizure, but the fact of someone finding out I am taking the tramadol. I really don't know how I kept it hidden for 7 years? I know my ex husband wasn't very observant, but you think he would have realized something. That was always my excuse to keep using "I'll quit when I leave" I left last May, I have found new excuses to keep using. I started seeing a guy who was an addict in November, I finally told him Monday, he is having some problems and needs time alone, so I am trying not to bother him too much with it, but I am hoping that he will soon be able to help me more. I have not really talked about it much with him, part of my prolem is I do not like to ask for help, feel like I am being a bother!

[avisg]

i have done it both ways first time I had no choice but to CT. I did off about the max safe dose. I was always so afraid of seizures it kept me from ending up on very high amount like many members have been .It was very very nasty I would never want to do it again
The second time I tapered off much better it was still nasty but nearly as bad .I had been on and off it for it for years with other opiates in betwee.n I would say there was a good 5 years I was on one opeate or another.  However my DOC was tram most of the time it was very easy to get being NON narcotic and non addictive {so NOT true} but I took whatever I could get if I could not get them.I would buy your self something very nice after this you will so deserve it .

[dlm66]

How long were you on Tramadol? How much did you take? My memory isn't very good, did you say you tapered off or quit ct? I know I tried to cut too much too quick, I am going to start taking it slower. I just want to be done before I run out, I do not want to waste anymore money on the crap! I will buy myself something nice instead:)

[dlm66]

I know I will need recoverycare I know I can't do it alone!  I am glad I am finally having a good day, it is way to tempting to up the dose when I feel like I have been feeling. I know I need to sleep better, it helped so much!

[avisg]

Thats GREAT ok to stay clean you are going to have to get recoverycare OK .I tried it the first time w/o and relapsed in 6 months with recovery care its been two and a half years .So it can be done and u are doing great !!!!

[dlm66]

I slept for TWELVE hours!! Feeling good. Should have an easy time making it through work this afternoon!

[dlm66]

Today I have taken 225mg. I don't know how I was hooked so quick, nasty stuff!! I really don't know how I will stay off, I am not very strong. Been a nasty year as well, I just have to remember that it will be better eventually, but its so hard to think that! Now is when it really ***** the kids are gone to their dads so I sit here alone, which usually I don't mind but the last few days its been better to be around others and I am just so tired but I know if I get in bed I will lay there awake:*

[avisg]

good idea if u slow down it will be so much more bearable .I have been in your shoes I so know what you are going threw when u get really low like under 100mg u might want to discuss an ssri antidepressant with your doctor .tramadol works like an AD as well as a pain med .So when you get to a lower your serotonin level is going to plummet .PLZ wait to talk about it until you are on a very low dose

[avisg]

How much are u on now  i was hooked within a month easy as well

[dlm66]

I was up to 400mg a day but cut back to 300 awhile ago. Started tapering off on Tuesday and I am at 250-200mg. I know I'm trying to push it so I am not going to cut anymore out for a week. Freezing now. Have to go to my childrens track meet, I'm hoping I get hot again since it is cold outside:) Positive thinking!!

[dlm66]

7 years. I think I was hooked in less than a month.

[mr.lucky66]

how long have you been taking tramadol and how long do u think it takes to get hooked?

[cleanmom]

Oh and try some over the counter advil. You would be amazed at how much it really helps. Best of luck........

[cleanmom]

There are many symptoms associated with withdrawals. Have you checked the Health Pages here? They are at the top right of this page. You can find some very informative material and suggestions on supplements you can take to ease the symptoms a bit.

Exercise is also a great way to help yourself. I know that sounds impossible right now but just some walking will do you a lot of good. And make sure to eat well.

Keep posting. We are here for you...........

Jacky

[avisg]

yup i had them all i know its really hard buy you can get threw it ...... how much are you on