Hi! Today is day 8 for me of being off Tramadol. The first 4-5 days were okay bc I had the help of Vicoden. Yes, you read correctly. I have never felt the "high" ppl talk about when they mention Vicoden. Maybe it's bc I have a high tolerance...not sure...but out of those 2 i always preferred Tramadol. Vicoden was just there for withdrawals, or if I felt I needed more Tram i would sub it for a Vicoden.
Anyways, that helped as well as Klonapin I take for anxiety. It's such a low low dose though that I'd have take more than prescribed to help the withdrawals...which is what I'm trying to avoid!
I weaned myself down to 1 tram for 4 days then stopped. (it took me MONTHS to get to that point). So, day 5 came and I only had the Klonapin. That's when things started going downhill. I've experienced the horrible withdrawals from Tram but they never included excruciating back pain. My back would hurt when I was going through withdrawal but not like this!
Is there anything I can take like an herbal supplement or something to that effect? Yes, I have tried Advil and Tylenol and they don't even touch the pain. Plus, I don't want to damage my liver more than it might already be : / I have heard of this "all natural" stuff called Kratom that you can get online. But have read mixed reviews. Have seen ppl use it (wisely) for withdrawals and a mild painkiller and others who are addicted to it. Last thing I want. I have also tried ice and heat. Heat helps but just for a very short period of time.
Any suggestions, comments, experiences would be greatly appreciated. I just really don't want to go back to Tramadol when I've come this far. I could if I wanted to, but it's just not what I need right now. It practically ruined my life and I'm just beginning to pick up the pieces.
Notes To Add:
- I am also on Adderall IR 20mg (for 1 month now)
- I was on and off Tramadol for almost 10 years. Longest and highest dosage was this last time which was for a year straight. This is MY first attempt to get rid of it for good.
- I have a herniated disc, pinched nerve, sciatica, a lightly curved spine at lower back and my hips aren't aligned correctly.