I've decided to stop taking Tramadol

[1rla2]

Hi, I've been hooked to Tramadol for 5 years now. When I first started taking them I was taking 8 tablets a day, 5 years later I take 25-30 tablets a day. Since being addicted I have literally had seizures due to overdosing. Very scary thing. Doctors never knew I was seizing because I had overdosed on Tramadol. Once I'd come too I'd lie and make up stories.So I was referred to a Neurologist where they did testing on me to see what was causing the seizures and all along I was sitting in the doctors office knowing what was causing the seizures and never said anything. My test came out negative, meaning all was well, they couldn't find a reason why I was seizing. The neurologist provided Keppra for me to take twice a day. Well, I would still take the 25-30 Trams per day with no worry of seizing due to the Keppra. Know that I had Keppra it would encourage me to continue taking all those trams. Well, since the past five years through seizures, overdosing, my kids seeing me seize, my husband going through hell I just got tired and tried withdrawing. But I guess I was not serious because I didn't stop. Now I am sooo ready to stop taking these trams. I literally cry and pray to God to help me. I found this site and noticed their are others like me and these stories sound soo familiar. I have now joined the group and have taken notes such as the Epsom salt usage, potassium multivitamins, Kava, etc. I need encouragement to be able to do this. There is so much more of a story to tell but I will take the entire page up. I have support from my husband but I need this extra support. Please help me. Yes I'm scared but yet I'm serious about doing this. My husband and I were talking about it and we both were crying because I want to be off this junk and my husband wants that soo much too. He is willing to help me.  

[annamariehoffer]

Hey chica...keep ur head up n turn ur AC down to like 60, this will help with ur sweating n anxiety! Goodluck n god is with u as well as we r!

[1rla2]

Hi,

I am feeling back to myself. It's been 5 yrs since I've felt this way. It feels soo good. My husband and I have not argued since last Sunday. It's as though were in love again, like we just got married. Today we are taking a tablet away from the afternoon dose. So, today I will be taking 11 pills. Tomorrow we will take another one away, taking us to 10 tabs by Monday. I'm so happy to be almost off. It's been wonderful. I'm a hole different person. My kids notice it, my grandkids feel it, it's awesome. I am still not satisfied though till I'm off these things. No I dont work this weekend that's why were taking one tab away today and tomorrow. My body has diffidently adjusted to where I am at right now because I am starting to feel the affects of the feeling I like about the trams which is Hyperness. So it's time to taper again. I don't want to depend on trams to get me going. Anyways, thanks for your concern. I'm still moving along in victory!!

[atthebeach]

wow you dropped by 18 pills this week. that is great. keep up the good work.   how are you feeling? how is the taper coming? are  you having any more symptoms?
do you have  off this weekend?
debbie

[1rla2]

Thanks debbie!! yes, i've been tapering everyday. I'm down to 12 tabs from 30 since Sunday of last week.

[atthebeach]

hi the dizziness is a symptom of the withdrawal. did you take less pills this morning?
i read your journal i will pray for the LORD to deliver you from the chains and addiction of bondage. HE is able to do it.
keep the faith, hope,trust and believe.
your sister in CHRIST
debbie

[theirmommie72]

I meant 8-9 a day btw. for 2 years.  

[theirmommie72]

Hi.  I just took my last two Trams myself.  I was up to 9-0 a day and had 8 yesterday so no taper for me either.  I have an old script of Klonopin that I am going to take 2 a day of for about 14 days to hopefully keep the w/d's down a bit.  Me and you are in the same boat.  Can we please correspond back and forth during this ordeal.  I would really like someone who is dealing with it in the "now" rather than past although the past people are great too.  Good knowledge to gain from them.  

[1rla2]

There is one thing besides the feelings I have shared in previous posts that I have been feeling. Straight DINGY. I feel like I have loose marbles in my head that cause me to feel dingy, why? If I motion too fast with my head that's when I feel it. Why? Will that feeling ever go away? And secondly, if I bump into something I literally jump/over reacting emotions from bumping into something, like a scared feeling, it's weird. Will that go away?

Thank you

[1rla2]

Hi, i just replied to your private message you sent me. I have soo much to share but I am on a tight deadline right now cuz I'm at work. I'll try and log on later to tell you more about what's been going on. Just an insight, my doctor found out yesterday that I'm addicted and I'm already on day 4 of taper. She wants to see me. Right now they are calling my insurance for outpatient help for me and so on. I'll get back to you guys but I'm doing well. I'm down to 14 pills a day. The multivitamin suppliments have been helping me along with the Hylands Calms Nerve Tension Sleeplessness tablets I've been taking. I have not felt the RLS feeling as of yet. The other night was difficult for me because I couldnt sleep, dont know why. but i made it thru the night. Last night I was sooo tired and was able to sleep getting up every 2 hrs but I was able to sleep. Not sure when I should take away another pill from the 14? Last night we took one away, which before it was 15 and yesterday was a 14 pill day. So wondering on that. And I'm about to run out of trams and scared because I'm gonna be on full WD from 14 or so pills per day. That's the day I'm dreading and scared of. But I know im on the right track, I've already been working on kicking 15 pills, I just have these 14 more to go. OMG, scary just thinking about it.

[Secrets-Lies]

Just thinkin about u hope ur doing ok. You'll get through this. Its gonna suck and its gonna be tough, but u can do it. Once things start to get clear ur gonna be amazed at how human u feel. But I really want to stress that u see a doc to help w the WD. It's equvalint to a Heroine withdrawal, the doc will tell u that. The love of ur family is great, but u need more, trust and believe me. Please, I'm telling u, the first day I started rhe scripts I had no craving and desire to use. No cold sweats, able to work. Try it! U still hv a while to taper so u hv time to make an appointment. Let me know and get some rest. Hot hot bath tonight.

[Kylie4501]

What scrip are you referring to help with withdrawals?

[dominosarah]

Kylie4501, this is another old thread.  Are you taking tramadol?  Can you start a new thread as that way we can focus on what is going on with you.

[Kylie4501]

Just posted a new thread

[Bamame]

Hi,
I have no idea why they keep the old threads like this. Maybe the admins need to update the threads once in a while.
Not hating just saying.

[LeaAnn807]

Well, keep doing what you're doing, and like today, don't give in no matter what.  Look into some aftercare too, ok?  No need in this EVER happening again!

[1rla2]

Hi tramahater, thanks for all your posts. Yes, at 11:45 I took my afternoon dose. I've been successful thus far because usually from 6am-9am I've already taken 15 pills. So yes, I took my afternoon dose and now I'll be good till 4:45pm ish. So thank God, one second at a time.

[LeaAnn807]

You can put some epsom salt in your bath and soak for a while if you are having sweats and aches.  That's pretty much the only thing I know to use it for, but it did help me with those things.  Did you take your noon dose?  The important thing for a taper is to maintain a constant in the blood stream so that you don't have crazy ups and downs.  Tapers are supposed to help that part.  You may just me having some anxiety?

[1rla2]

too bad this site does not have instant messaging. that would help.

[1rla2]

the only thing I have right now is Epsom salt.

[1rla2]

None right now. I also feel a little better because I called my husband and cried on the phone and we prayed and I'm doing well now. But I do need to go to the health store after we both get out of work.

[LeaAnn807]

Ok, go take a shower or bath and get in some comfy clothes.  What supplements do you have there?

[1rla2]

I am starting to break out in sweats. OMG, please help me Jesus, I need you soo. Give me strength! Give me strength!

[1rla2]

See, like right now while I'm working, at my home office, thoughts were starting to hit my brain as to call your husband, tell him your feeling like crap, maybe he'll help me. My body is not hurting. I dont have RLS. It's all in my brain. I want to overcome this, please help!!!!!

[1rla2]

Thank you for your posting. What you said sounds soo familiar. Especially the sex part. My husband and I are going on 1.5 years of not making love because my husband wants me off these pills. These pills have affected so much of my life that I'm tired, I hate tramadol. It's not too late to get off them and my husband and children still love me and have faith in me. So I'm working on this.. I call on Jesus's strength all the time. Keep myself focused on other things like my job and working, staying busy and it works for me. I will talk more later because I have to get to work but I'll tell you this before I leave. This website was a blessing from God. It gave that xtra push and help!!

[1rla2]

Thank you for your comment!! I appreciate you helping me with this. Thanks for caring and you don't even know me. I'm holding back tears because, I don't know why. I just know I'm tired!! Well yesterday was a successful day for me. Again, my husband holds the pills and is helping me taper off. Yesterday I took about 18 pills. Today it's back to work for both of us and my husband left me 4 for this morning and is coming home for lunch to give me three more. Then after work, which is at 3:45pm he'll give me another 3 till bed time which will be another 3. I am tapering big time. None of this minus 1 a day. I need to get off this ASAP. Before I run out of pills. Thus far I feel I'm on the right track. Today after my husband gets off work we are going to the Health food stores to get some more Epson salt, potasium multivitamin, magnisium, Kava tea. Do I really need to Melatonin or suppliments?

[LeaAnn807]

Hi!  Gnarly sent me a message, and I wanted to encourage you to see a medical professional about this.  You are on a BIG dose, and you're withdrawal needs to be supervised.  You have the right attitude.  Just one day at a time.  Sometimes one minute at a time! : )

Do you have a doctor that you can speak with today?

[gnarly_1]

HI Welcome to the forum.....we have had a lot of tram addicts here its some horable stuff to come off of from what I have read over the years  never tryed the stuff myself fro that reason we have a messenger I am sending out a few messages to members with experience with this drug......one thin O know for sure is you cant just quit taking it ....it has to be tapered off of slowly let me put you in touch with some ladys that can help give it till tomorrow late in the day but I think you will have some of the answers your looking for good luck and God bless......Gnarly