3 months ago I was hospitalized for a bad infection and had to have 2 surgeries. While in the hospital for 13 days I was on morphine/dilaudid. When released they put me on Oxycodone because I am on a wound vac and have home nurses come in 3 times a week. My primary doctor didn't want to prescribe more Oxycodone so he prescribed Tramadol. I have been on some sort of pain medication since March 10th.
I stopped having pain from the wound and wound treatments so stopped the Tramadol. I noticed I became very anxious, depressed, and emotional so I have been taking the Tramadol to feel better. This has gone on for the last two weeks. I decided today I have to stop taking the Tramadol, but once again I am having these ugly feelings and can't stand it. Am I addicted and going through withdrawals? If so, what should I do and how long will this last? I only take 3-4 .50 mg a day. Someone please help as I am really scared. I don't want to take anymore pills, but I HATE feeling the way I feel.