Withdrawal from Tramadol

[howlingshadow]

Hello everyone about a week ago I went cold Turkey off tramadol. Prescribed to me as non narcotic and less addictive. I started to notice that I was afraid to run out because the withdrawal was so bad. I am a week with none, and still drag, my legs feel like they are going to crumble, 7 days and 30 minutes of sleep, still working, still a mom. I get so angry, I am suprised my fiance hasnt hit the road running. I am in tears. I just sometimes feel maybe its best for those I love to get back on, its a fight every freaking day. After arguing with myself, my legs so weak I can hardly press the brakes on my car I yell NEVER freaking again. Any ideas on energy and strength this would be most welcomed!!!!!

[howlingshadow]

It was prescribed for degenerative back problems with athritis, I was only taking 2 50 mg in the morning to get going and 2 at night to help sleep, but I noticed that if I missed a dose I would start having shakes, chills etc and started to get afraid. I just feel its not the answer when I have a 7 yr old that depends on me. I specifically told the Dr. I do not want any part of anything like that. I had taken it for about two years, thinking there was no problem that maybe I was just sick when that happened etc. BOY was I wrong. I noticed becoming anxious before I would get my script, even if I was not out. Thats when I knew it could be becoming a problem.

[snakejones]

Hi there, and welcome. Lots of nice people will be by today to help you. I am glad you are here!
I take Ultram (tramadol) myself, and have for 17 years. Others here have taken it, too. It's a great drug, but every drug comes with a price. And one of tramadol's costs is a hard time quitting, particularly for people who abruptly stop them. It has an antidepressant effect in addition to the pain control, so it can really put people in a black hole mentally if they quit too fast. Could you share your dose and what you were taking it for? (I take it for osteoarthritis.) Was it prescribed for you to take for a long time, or for an acute condition that would end after one bottle? How long were you on it?
In general, it is best to taper off tramadol rather than abruptly quit it. It's not surprising you are having a rotten time of it. I am so sorry! Stay close by and ask questions, or just tell us how you are feeling and dealing. I'll look for your posts!