Tramodol withdrawl

[faith29523]

Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I have been on here. About 4 years ago I was prescribed Tramadol, still prescribed too. I've been taking about 5-8 50 mg per day. But the last couple of weeks down to 3-4 per day. I have been really really wanting to get off of them latly...mostly because my Husband and I are trying to have a baby. I ran out a few days early so I figure now is a good time to start. It's been 2 days now that I have not had any! Day 1 really sucked! Especially because I was planning on getting my new rx of 120. Ahhhh talk about that horrible feeling in your stomach. Then I realized it really is time! I can't have a pill make me feel like that! That's horrible! I had all kinds of feelings on doom and just so horrible. I cried and cried. Didn't help my hubby left the morning before to go away to training for a whole month! Day 1 so far for me was the worst. I had my last dose of 50mg about 11 pm before bed, the night before, I had a horrible head ache..which the Tramadol does nothing for! I had to take 500mg tylonal...that helped and I slept wonderful. Then I wake up thinking I get my new rx...as I had none left. But the dreadful pharmacy call that it's too soon really burst my bubble lol. So around 4pm I started to feel the withdrawl. Very upset, crying, shaky feeling, dreadfullness, anxiety, sneezing, cold, the prickly feeling and the brain Zapps were there, not too bad but I'd notice them here and there. I took some valerian root and made a cup of camomile tea...that helped. I take bentyl here and there for colitis so I took one for the stomach issues I was starting to get. Before bed I took some niquil. I fell right asleep but my husband called and as soon as I picked up the phone I could feel the restless arms and legs. I had a hard time falling back asleep and had the restless arms and legs alittle through the night. I've had them worse so I got lucky! Day 2- had to be to work at 10 am. Felt better then I thought I would when I got up, had coffee..got to work and started feeling horrible. I was weak from not eating, going to the bathroom every second and felt so nausea. I forced myself to eat and drink tons a water, took 500mg tylonal mid day and felt better....then around  3 ish felt super tired, outta it and just didn't want to be bothered. Which is so not me. Especially at work. I'm always in a good mood and work pretty fast, so when I told ppl iwas just under the weather it was no big deal. I got off and ran to the grocery store and got home, Was able to eat some yogert and drink more water...also took an alieve. I feel a lot better! So far the withdrawals are not as bad as I was afraid of. They still suck! But not as bad as I hear some ppl having them. And I was taking tramodol everyday for 4 years! Some days large amounts! More then I was prescribed. I think some ppl go threw worse withdrawals then others. Today I also took fish oil and amino acids...both are good for your body during withdrawl. I have a ipu with sleep aid in it to take tonight. The ipu hopefully will help with the restless arms and legs. I can technically get my rx in 3-4 days. But I figure there is a reason for everything and now is a better time then ever to stop, I feel like I have the worst of the withdrawals under my belt....hopefully! So why go threw them all over again. I feel like everything happends for a reason so i keep saying this is my time!! To get my life back! Get ready to beable to carry a baby without dealing with the whole tramodol game. It's going to be a long road ahead but One day, one moment at a time, right? Well thank you for listening and I would love to read some story's and experance with stoping tramodol for good! Thanks everyone :)

[vicki595]

Sweetie...you need to take all of this as a gift. By day three you would be in the middle of hell so run with it. I want to see you have that baby...there is NOTHING GREATER.  

Think about that. If it's too hard to cancel the refills on your own, call the doctor's office to do it.  I'm so serious about this...addiction is a sneaky SOB and it's bigger than you and I.  You'll pick that up within 30 seconds of being filled and take it before you've made it back to the car where you will then take another because it's been too long and you deserve it...promise you'll cancel it.

[faith29523]

Thank you, Vicki! Yes I believe this is my time. I thought of canceling the refills...I have 2 left..then would have a dr app and get 6 more....well that's how it usually goes. Then there is that voice...well don't go ahead just yet......I know that's just the tramodol talking! I need to be strong and just do it! Yes your right, it will call my name and I'll probably answer. It's crazy cause I really thought I'd feel sooo horrible going cold turkey, as I hear with tramodol is very dangerous. But I had no choice really. I just prayed and prayed for god to  help me with this and to help me have faith! I feel like, better yet I know that's why I'm not withdrawing as bad as I should be! I detoxed from Vicodin about 4-1/2 years. It was not pretty and the withdrawals lasted about 5 days. I know it's really early still only going on day 3....but I feel as tho I can feel my feelings more....if that makes any sense. I don't remember feeling that way when I detoxes from Viks...I know tramodol is a bit different. I do take vitamins and lots of fluid...I usually workout and walk everyday..but the trams kinda but a stop to that for awhile. So I plan on really picking back up on that. Thank you so much for your kind words! :)

[vicki595]

Hi Faith- you're doing very well and, I agree, it sounds like it's time and is meant to be...So, cancel that refill. Call the pharmacy and just cancel it. You've got to do that or it WILL call your name...

Start taking some vitamins if you don't already take them...push your fluids and get some exercise. You can do it!

[faith29523]

Thank You, Kbusymom and Ouchie! The support feels so good, as like most of us we can't/refuse to tell or talk about it with our loved ones. Also I've been feeling for awhile that the reason were not preg yet is because of the pills. I did 3 rounds of clomid, which was horrible! Talk about horrible side effects of depression, hopelessness, hot flashes and migrains. We took a 2 month break from the clomid due to myHusband being away at training. This really gives me hope that we will become pregnant soon! I just have to keep up my end a the deal :) @Ouchie1887 do you think you were not getting pregnant cause of the Percs? I would look all over the Internet about opiates causing women to not get pregnant and wouldn't find much...just hear about how it's bad for the un born child. It really makes sense tho. Thank You both so much for your kind words! Very appreciated and helps so much!

[ouchie1987]

Congratulations on making it this far!! I have been on percs for few years (kidney problems) and we were trying to have a baby for 2 years. I was so nieve I didn't realize it was the pills, as I trusted my doc. But as soon as I went off within a week I got pregnant. We were both so excited!! But unfortunately I had huge kidney problems at 8 weeks pregnant and was put back on. I then did my research n realized how dangerous it was fir my unborn child. I was closely monitored but wasn't allowed to wean. It was the most horrible pregnancy ever!!! Thank god she was born completely healthy, and after many tests she had absolutely no withdrawal or percs in her system. I really was lucky. So I hope u do stay clean and get pregnant the healthy way

[Kbusymom]

Congratulations on starting the process.  I'm on day 10 off of opiates and it's still so hard.  Check out the Thomas recipe.  i have found ibuprofen, Imodium,and  Benadryl to be helpful.  Drinks plenty of fluids.
This site is so helpful; full of support and great advice.  Don't give up, we are in this together.