thanks for the support and advice! I did not drop the tramadol cold turkey. I just dropped one of the two doses per day. I think though, after reading a bit on this, that what I will do is go to a half tab twice a day for a few weeks. I can then drop one half at a time to get free of it. The problem with trying to do this through the docor is that I only see my neurologist every four or five months! thank you once again for all the help and support. Knowing that what you are going through is normal helps a lot strange as it may seem. I don't mind feeling so poorly if I know that it is normal and will eventually "burn off". It is easier to hold out if you can see that light at the end of the tunnel and know that it is not a train!
Just wait it out. If you start back, then it will only prolong the withdrawals. It takes a bit longer with Tramadol, but you should start feeling better soon.
Hmmm...an answer to your question:
Diarrhea
Aches and pains
Insomnia
chills and sweats
being very cold for a while
no energy
mild headache
runny nose
sneezing
yawning
watery eyes
RLS or restless arms (could be both, with muscle cramping)
I'll think of more, probably! Try tapering. I didn't and went cold turkey over a week ago. It is hard but can be done!
Keep posting and let us know how you are doing!
Also,you need to contact your Dr. for tapering help. I forgot to mention that...
So,welcome to the forum... :)
V.
Did you just STOP taking the tramadol? It must be tapered. Stopping cold is dangerous. I would try to gradually drop down by half a pill every week or two weeks.
I'm not an expert though. Your symptoms are very common to withdrawal. There are several on the forum who have experience with this drug. If you stopped cold turkey,I would go back to the two a day today and begin to taper down in a few days. But,get back on it so you don't get really ill...
Keep posting
Vicki