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ULTRAM/ULTRACET/TRAMADOL: The Truth about this 'non narcotic' please
Hey Goldie, this new thread is for you!!!
There is a great deal of confusion with respect to this drug.
Why is it, that if this a non narcotic and non addicting med., i continue to read(or hear) about, horror story after horror story getting off of it???????
Seems many would say the withdrawal from tramadol is far worse than many opiates.
A wise friend of mine even mentioned a front page article in their local newspaper(recently), siting what a great "alternative" Ultam is, in that it is "non-addicting".
Any help would be appreciated.
percs
There is a great deal of confusion with respect to this drug.
Why is it, that if this a non narcotic and non addicting med., i continue to read(or hear) about, horror story after horror story getting off of it???????
Seems many would say the withdrawal from tramadol is far worse than many opiates.
A wise friend of mine even mentioned a front page article in their local newspaper(recently), siting what a great "alternative" Ultam is, in that it is "non-addicting".
Any help would be appreciated.
percs
Dear James ... sounds like you have been through alot! I am really glad it is ultram (tramadol) that I have to deal with. Before my doc gave me ultram, I was on vicodin post surgery and the opiates helped with acute pain, but like yourself they cause depression and mood swings for me. I had obsessive thoughts and weird thoughts and basically IT SUCKED!! Ultram was great. I had no cravings and was cheerful and focused. I just didn't know it would be so hard to get off ultram. I am now at 2 1/2 pills a day, only one time(morning) and that is extemely low. I am going to focus on my excersize plan and a good nutritous diet with some amino acids and I will get the motivation to start cutting an 1/8 of a pill once a week. All I can say is .... stay at the dose you are on. Do NOT increase! Ultram has two antidepressants and is a synthetic opiate. Build up your life and confidence and stay away from opiates. They make you crazy .... if you find a reciepe for ultram detox or any information please email me... ***@**** thank you and good luck ... Goldie
My name is James and I am a 36-year-old addict. This is my first post so I will have to start telling you a bit about my nightmare with pain meds leading to Ultram dependence. I am sorry but I am unable to start a new question, so forgive me if you think this does not relate to this thread. It is about Ultram though.
I have been addicted to pain meds for roughly 3 years. I started with codeine, such as Tylenol 3's. This was a result of a c5/c6 cervical disc injury. I really did not think that I had a problem at first; I took 2 at a time about 1 x a week to help with the pain. Well, that is how it started; I eventually took them because of the overall euphoric feeling it gave me. I had colon/rect. surgery not long after that, and was introduced to vicodin es. That, coupled with the Internet and easy access to pain meds, was the proverbial death knell to my casual "innocent" drug use. I was an addict on the codeine, so don't get me wrong, it
I have been addicted to pain meds for roughly 3 years. I started with codeine, such as Tylenol 3's. This was a result of a c5/c6 cervical disc injury. I really did not think that I had a problem at first; I took 2 at a time about 1 x a week to help with the pain. Well, that is how it started; I eventually took them because of the overall euphoric feeling it gave me. I had colon/rect. surgery not long after that, and was introduced to vicodin es. That, coupled with the Internet and easy access to pain meds, was the proverbial death knell to my casual "innocent" drug use. I was an addict on the codeine, so don't get me wrong, it
I'm so glad to see you. I want to apologize for jumping on you last time. I don't know what's the matter with me ... (overtired)
I think it's great that you are going to use zoloft. I am thinking of going for some help for mild depression. It's that tired thing ... don't feel bad, tapering isn't working for me either. I am stubborn and I won't go back up .... but I wish I knew what to do ... Goldie (***@****)
I think it's great that you are going to use zoloft. I am thinking of going for some help for mild depression. It's that tired thing ... don't feel bad, tapering isn't working for me either. I am stubborn and I won't go back up .... but I wish I knew what to do ... Goldie (***@****)
I wish it were that easy. I feel like the woman who thinks she will never get to 42. I am 43 and I want to stick around until 84 if for nothing else, to raise my small children (8 year old, twin 3 year olds). My husband is getting disgusted with me. He says I am taking speed in order to keep working full time and take care of everything else.
He is right but it also makes me feel better about myself until I look in the mirror and say I hate myself. How do you get self-esteem in order to feel good without ultram. I told the doctor I am abusing the ultram (but not 30 a day) so he said try darvocet for my headaches. It helps but it makes me tired and actually more incoherent than the ultram. The ultram keeps me going without being 'out of it'. I know I am addicted. I am so sick of the trap I am in. I am giving myself a date to try to quit cold turkey. Sorry Goldie but the tapering isn't working for me. I quit before I can do it again. I just need the stamina to continue to do everything without the need for ultram. My doctor gave me Zoloft. I know, I know, I am lighting a fire here and am scared but I am hoping the Zoloft will ease the depression I will feel when I quit ultram. Ok, now it's time to hear all your responses good and bad.
ldjohn
He is right but it also makes me feel better about myself until I look in the mirror and say I hate myself. How do you get self-esteem in order to feel good without ultram. I told the doctor I am abusing the ultram (but not 30 a day) so he said try darvocet for my headaches. It helps but it makes me tired and actually more incoherent than the ultram. The ultram keeps me going without being 'out of it'. I know I am addicted. I am so sick of the trap I am in. I am giving myself a date to try to quit cold turkey. Sorry Goldie but the tapering isn't working for me. I quit before I can do it again. I just need the stamina to continue to do everything without the need for ultram. My doctor gave me Zoloft. I know, I know, I am lighting a fire here and am scared but I am hoping the Zoloft will ease the depression I will feel when I quit ultram. Ok, now it's time to hear all your responses good and bad.
ldjohn
-My Advise
I have delt with with tramadol first-hand, and it's not easy getting off it. It may have been the hardest thing I have ever done mentally, but I want everyone to know that you can do it too. It may seem impossible at first, but what i recommend is that you get in touch with yourself spiritually, but not with the help of the drug. Go off and and find a very natural place that has flowing water e.g. a river, creek, or waterfall. Be sure to bring plenty of natural spring water. Find a place to sit and contemplate/meditate. Then think about what ultram is, an artificial pleasure. Now imagine your body is being flushed clean with the spring water as you drink it. Do this until you finish your water bottle. And when you get up, I can assure you that will feel better about yourself. Just remember that your strong and on the road to recovery.
I have delt with with tramadol first-hand, and it's not easy getting off it. It may have been the hardest thing I have ever done mentally, but I want everyone to know that you can do it too. It may seem impossible at first, but what i recommend is that you get in touch with yourself spiritually, but not with the help of the drug. Go off and and find a very natural place that has flowing water e.g. a river, creek, or waterfall. Be sure to bring plenty of natural spring water. Find a place to sit and contemplate/meditate. Then think about what ultram is, an artificial pleasure. Now imagine your body is being flushed clean with the spring water as you drink it. Do this until you finish your water bottle. And when you get up, I can assure you that will feel better about yourself. Just remember that your strong and on the road to recovery.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this forum. I am on a very low dose of ultram (tramadol) but have lost motivation to keep cutting. This drug gets a hold on you. I am desperate to get off and my husband just got some vikes for a bad shoulder. I am thinking of trying to quit using the vikes for 5/7 days. Most people here have trouble with vicoden, so I am afraid. I just can't drag this out much longer. I am so lucky I found this place and learned what can happen! Alot of people get seizures from ultram. It's tough stuff ... keep posting and email me anytime. Where there is a will, there is a way. Never give up. The trick to ultram detox is go very slowly .... Good Luck, Goldie (***@****)
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