Tramdol withdrawl...I feel very ill

[artistsandie]

I was placed on Tramadol for pain management 5 years ago. I did not abuse my prescription, in fact took less. Now as my health has improved i decided I no longer needed it. I never felt i was addicted, was i blind! I have weaned down and today is my fist day with that drug. What more do I need to expect will happen coming off this medication. I have never been involved with drugs or drinking so this is hard. I know no who has gone through withdrawals. I cannot sleep and haves huge waves of feeling like bugs are running on all my nerves. I sit in the shower   as long as the water keeps warm and make many trips to the restroom. How long will this last?

[atthebeach]

hello and welcome. 800mgs is a very high dose.three weeks seems like a very quick taper. good job on walking and swimming. it will help with the healing of your brain chemistry,therefore with your healing. it is important to eat, try to eat something every couple hours. soups,crackers,yogurt,rice,bananas,toast,smoothies,milk shakes. you need to nourish your body and it will help with your energy. blood pressure does always raise during a detox. you are doing great. you can try a magnesium/potassium tab. that will help with the crawling legs, also epsom salts in a bath, you are healing. it will take time to for you to heal emotionally,mentally,physically and spiritually.
sending encouragement and prayers
debbie

[littlebit667]

keep taking the meds for the opiate trots.  Keep hydrated!  Awesome!

[artistsandie]

Your screen name sounds like a great place to be, at the beach with the sounds of the waves brushing against the shore and the feel of the ocean breeze. I will now have to put a beach trip on my list of things to do, just relax and sketch on the sand. I will get the magnesium/potassium today, anything to put the bugs at bay. I have been taking some Benadryl and did manage to sleep in and off for three hours. Funny now I have sneezing and my nose runs like water. I am sure my body is trying it’s best to push out the bad toxins.   Day three did not start so well,  ill again, yet late this morning I was able to take my BP meds and keep them down. I also ate ½ a banana.  Noise is still hard to bear and I wish the sun was out as I would try sitting outside a bit. Today is runny nose day and chills, but I did not lose my banana and that is a plus. I am going to have some cream of wheat for lunch, just sounds good.  My husband came home early from his office today, he has been so concerned and I feel badly I have given him this extra stress, I feel like I should be able to just suck it up. He is stopping to get my some low sodium crackers that I can nibble on as you suggested, and the magnesium/potassium tabs. I have the potassium but not the other.  Funny i went to get my gastro helpers and saw that huge bottle of tramadol in the medicine cabinet, my reaction to seeing it was an overwhelming feeling of illness.  When I was pregnant many years ago with my first child I became ill after eating a bologna sandwich, to this day some 42 plus years later I cannot eat that.  You have been very kind in all your suggestions and support.  I feel less by myself in this, I was very lost and not fully understanding what was going on with me.  I see this is a one day at a time while keeping my eyes fixed on the goal. Being healthy is my main goal as that lends itself to a better interaction in life. I will try to make the gym and swim this evening.
May you be blessed and healthy
Sandie

[artistsandie]

Yes I am and I feel a bit better this afternoon, less trips to the restroom. Am sipping water as well. Again thank you for taking the time to give your input, it truely is helpful.
Not so scary with others help.
have a great evening
Sandie

[atthebeach]

hey sandie,
that is awesome that you are feeling better. you are healing. i am so happy for you that your hips are healed and you no longer need the wheelchair.that must feel like you have been set free. you have been blessed. now you can keep your eyes on the prize of being  free from the bondage of the trams.
thats right, one day at a time. one foot in front of the other. good girl you are eating that will really help you feel better.
yes i live at the beach i love it here. it is a very healing and peaceful place. i spent time by the water everyday. we have an inlet too. so i have the river and the ocean, doubly blessed.
you are welcome, it is a pleasure to reach out to those seeking support and encouragement.
continued prayers and healing
debbie

[artistsandie]

Day 4 no Tramadol
Best plans of mice and men are at times set aside. I was not, well i was ready but my intestines were not. I opted for time out on the back patio, even though the afternoon was overcast. I could hear our horses at the barn as they called out.  There was a pleasant soft breeze and I noticed all the roses were all in bloom. Poe my raven was chattering up a storm with one of the local raven crew and the labs were running in the grass feeling good as they had been house bound with me, not that they would have had that any other way. I had made big steps, had some food and was able to retain it.  I was sipping on some detox tea hubby had found for me, pretty good stuff.  I had a nice dinner, organic whole wheat pasta with fresh summer squash and a fruit- cicle for a snack.
  I has a rough night many showers and viewing Water For Elephants twice, at seven a.m. I fell asleep and slept on and off for eight hours.  I woke up feeling better rested, yet still had a bought of diarrhea, took kaopectate this time hoping it might work better.  I am dressed and going to go and attend my Option class this evening, will be nice to see my class mates and share my dealings with removing tramadol from my life.  Options class is given by my insurance Kiser; it educates those who are in line for bariatric surgery.  Thank you for all your wonderful support, I see light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps even a painting of a beach fed by a river outlet, I will check in, Day 4 no tramadol.