So tired of this

[hotmama1975]

Hi there, I am new here, I was put on Tramacet 2 years ago for torn disc and a slipping disc, I also have 2 babies, when I first went on them I thought they were the best thing since slice toast, now I am not so sure, I am also on 10mg of citraz, I was taking between 8 and 10 tablets a day, and could get so much done, I lost weight, got all the house work done, but the next day my back was even worse as I alway over did it, so the vicious circle continued, I have managed to get the dose down to 4 a day, but I feel like dying, I dont know why I feel so bad, I have never been so tired, I just lie on the couch all day and dread my family getting home as I know I have to get dinner done, everything is such a mission.
On days when I know I should really get the house in order I take about 8, I just feel like they are not working like they used to and I feel like I am getting depressed, I wonder if I will ever feel like a normal person agian, if I stop taking them, I have forgotten whats its like to have a normal energetic day without Tramacets,
My skin is bad, My appetite is erratic, my moods are up and down, I barely have enough energy to take a bath, I have lost all pride in my appearance, I dont know, please someone help

[vicki595]

Hi~~    It sounds like you're trying to get off the tramacet but you're defeating yourself because you're cutting your dose in half !!!    Get with your doctor for a good taper plan.
It's far better to slowly taper off this med and avoid the intensity of those withdrawals.
Try cutting back by one pill per week and wait for your body to adjust before cutting back anymore.  You should get a good check up and some blood work done,also.

Make up your mind to take better care of yourself,okay?  Sometimes you need to push a little but just do it!  Take the time to get fixed up everyday. This will do so much for your spirits!  Eat better!   Start taking vitamins...start with a good multi vit. Drink more fluids!  
So,give your doctor a call today and keep posting~ lots of support here!

Vicki

[hippieblueeyes]

Welcome to the forum. U can get alot of insight ,help, and support here.  Haven't done tramacet. But it sounds like you may be having some withdrawls when u cut your doseage. If u want off this stuff, contact your doctor, tell him or her whats going on. You have built up a tolerance to these meds, and taking more will just get u deeper, i've been there, as all of us have. Your doctor should be able to put u on a plan to taper down, or change your meds. But remember, with all pain relief there is a price.  Contact your Doc, and please keep us informed. Good luck, and God Bless.