And how long have you not been taking them for? I don't know what is what if you know what I mean I don't know what to expect as I am doing this I just hope that how I feel is how I'm supposed to feel if there is a way I am supposed to feel, I've been at work and I am home now I've sat down and my chest doesn't feel too bad! I am going to take 2 more soon then I am not taking them straigh before bed. But that is only 5 today and that I'd half of what I normally take 😊 xx
I totally get that - I was exactly the same, I couldn't wait to get the stuff out of my system.
Have you heard of kratom? It's worth doing some research on. It's a legal substance and is used by some people coming off opiates to help with withdrawl. I wish I'd had some when I was going cold turkey.
The quickest way home is through the battle. So pleased for you that you're fighting it. Hope you have a good night.
HI Lusaleelee , i was taking 1000mg Tramadol a day- i quit last september-i did it cold turkey-do not do this-you need to come down very slowly-drop one pill a week- i know you want to quit as soon as possible-but if you try and rush it you will only end up going back to your original dose-idealy you should seek medical advice- if you dont want to do this-then take it slow-let your body get used to each reduction before reducing more-the withdrawls will effect you mentally as well as physically- Tramadol has some anti-depressant qualities-so dont be suprised by this-recognise it for what it is-you may feel slightly depressed-but you will know the cause and it will pass-do it slow-i cant emphasis this enough- i know because i did it the wrong way - it was a living nightmare for 14 days- so again-do it slow and be aware of what your body and mind is telling you-be prepared to feel different and to be emotionaly effected as well- i wish you the best of luck- you can do this Lusaleelee - stay strong-good luck-keep reaching out and let us know how you are getting on -
Hi pmcg21
How long were you taking that many for? That is a lot isn't it, I was taking 10 because I wanted that feeling, but I think now I'm not taking them to get that feeling I can half it and just take them so I'm not having bad withdrawals if that makes sense I didn't need to take 10 I just need to take them to get me through the day without the withdrawals getting the better of me! I have had 5 today and I feel ok! But I will see how I am tomorrow! Thank you for your support its very much appreciated! What withdrawals did you suffer if you dint mind me asking how did it make u feel apart from dreadful? Xx
hi Lusaleelee, i was taking 1000mg Tramadol for over a year- the physical WD,s =shaking hands, jangling nerves, sweating, aches and pains, restless legs at night, unable to sleep mentally= deppressed - really angry and shrt tempered-really dark thoughts- i would not like to go through t again- go slow and hopefully avoid all of these- all the best- if you need any more information, just ask- stay strong Lusaleelee YOU CAN DO THIS
Hi lusaleelee! I'm kinda in the same spot your in but not as severe. I was taking 4 to 5 a day for about six months. My doctor never told me the bad part about these pills and I never thought twice about taking them until the day I decided I wanted to stop taking them and went 24 hours without one. I felt like i was slammed by a truck it was god awful I never felt so sick in my life. I then researched the pill and realized I was withdrawing... I was so shocked I am a mother of two and never do or take any drugs and here I am withdrawing from a drug. I was so ashamed.. I quickly started taking them again to feel normal. Everyday since then I panic.. Looking stuff up online in how to not get sick and stop taking these. I have tried everything.. So i am weening now I'm down to 2 1/2 . I want to just stop but I can't be sick for a week with the kids.. So I'm hoping that weening helps me. I went to the doctor today and told her about it don't be ashamed to talk to a Dr they can help you! She gave me zofran for sickness and I take melatonin at night which helps alot. I'm weening fast because I have a trip in feFebruary and want to be tramadol free! I don't suggest that for you though. I can try to help you by giving you advice on things that might help me during my tapering and withdrawl. Good luck it's hard but if I can do it you can.. Of course I haven't yet but I know I can and will!
Thanks so much for your input! It's a very scarey thing to think something that your doctor has given you could do this! I know it's my own fault for taking more thaN I should but stI'll no warning that the effect they have will not be as effective and that I would end up taking more and then this would happen, I'm glad I have people I can speak to!
I do need to get off them asap because I am scared of what they are doing to me but I am also scared of the withdrawal, I hope that soon enough we will both be free from this horrible thing! I don't have much advice for you because I don't know what I am doing myself but I wish you luck and I know we can both do this! Xxxx
Hi Lusaleelee,
Just seen your post (was working today) and I know exactly how you feel!
The way you are feeling i.e. blaming yourself is not the way to think as it wasn't YOUR fault!
Is there a chance of you asking to see another doctor at your surgery? It might make you feel a bit easier explaining what your "designated" doctor gave you and how they didn't explain the danger in taking them. As you said yourself, it's a class c drug. It's a narcotic. I was recently in hospital in agony and they first they offered me was Tramadol and i said "no" so they gave me a needle of Morphine instead. I point blank refused the Tramadol and when asked why I told them! As you quite rightly said, there should be a massive Warning about them! And, it was your Dr's duty to tell you.
How did you do today? Have you managed to keep cutting down? How are you feeling right now?
Sorry for the 20 questions - just been concernece about you and wasn't able to go online at work.
Zoe x
Slow taper works best & antidepressants help with the depression. I was told 5htp can help your brain work better coming off it but I dont think it helped me.
one thought, "we are only as sick as our secrets". Hiding it cant be helpful. And the fear & search for a easy solution kept me stuck for years.
Iv been doing a slow taper for about 2months. Went from 400mg a day, to 200 so far. It takes alot of inner strength. And I completely feel you as I have 4boys ages 15,12,7, and 2. I work full time as a nursing assistant. Nobody told me any of this would happen. And when I went to my Dr. It was only for a checkup, he said u have a herniated disc and sciatic nerve damage. Im putting you on tramadol it will help and isnt addictive. And I dsid I didnt wsnt anything like vicoden or Percocet, nothing I will get hooked on. He assured me the trams were ok. Bull!!!! But u ha e to stay strong n ur mind and remember it will get easier. If I can do it anyone can. Good luck :-) :-) :-) and prayers
What gets me is the LIES the Doctors & nurses tell you!!!! It's a bloody narcotic! This issues needs to be seriously addressed!
I wasn't warned either and went cold turkey and I cannot telll you the stuff i took to calm down my physical wd's. From borrowing Valium from a friend to downing Scotch (which i loathe and always have done!) It was so bad I vowed - even in agony in A&E recently NEVER to have it again! But, it appears to be the "in thing" for pain relief.
We should all get a petition together and send it to Mr. Cameron at 10 Downing St. See what he and the Health Secretary have to say about it.
Id sign it:-) im in the u.s.I was seriously thinking about suing my dr as I told him I didnt want vics or percs, nothing ima get hooked on. Smh, its a shame that we go to these medical professionals and all they think about is money. The last time I tried to quit I tried cold turky, bad idea. I ended up in the er.iv always suffered from anxiety and it was out of control and thenrls was whole body restless syndrome. I couldnt stand to touch anything. I used ativan that night, it was so bad I had to take 5, 1mg ativan to finally sleep and get away fr the pain. There is only one thing that helps but I cant type it on here. Can I leave it in a message to you? How do I do that lol id love to help
just sent you my personal email address and this site is "waiting to be moderated" - whatever that means!
But, yeah, the amount of people who suffer from this "DRUG" is unbelievable! And, the Dr has a duty to tell you how dangerous it can be and that yes, it is addictive.
Anyone on here agree to sign a petition?
Ill sign :-)
I didnt get the email address
Try and send me yours and see if that works...
It let me send u a personal message check it out. I sware by the stuff and completely no addictive qualities to it.
Heya zoe
Not done too good today, I've taken 7 sill better than 10! i am making an appointment at the docs in the morning, I'm going to try and be as honest as I can but also because I have a pain under my left ribcage I don't know what it is but it's very sore! I did very well up to me starting work at half 4 I had only taken 3 and planned on another 2 before bed again! But I took 2 before work and 2 about half an hour ago I need to capture this feeling of disappointment and use it to remember every day from now! I am annoyed and actally feel like sh*t! I hate this and don't know why this is happening to me! Xx
Heya zoe I have replied but said my message is under review! I've not had a very good day today I have taken 7 and couldn't be more annoyed! What has happened to me? I am feeling so low and angry at myself! I hate this I have made an appointment at docs for tomorrow and I will go and try and be as honest as I can also I need to go and ask about a pain I have under my left ribcage it's horrible and sore! Hope you are ok xxx
Hi lusaleelee! Don't give up I took only one today and am quitting cold turkey starting now.. Although I took one vicodin today. But tomorrow nothing. My advice is be as honest as you can with your doctor.. They will help you. My doctor gave me zofran and I only took it once today when I started to get the chills . But it made me feel so much better.. I'm hoping this is what time need to get through this. Also stock up on melatonin it works great for me for sleeping and it's all natural. Good luck to you don't give up continue your taper each time you take a little less your taking a huge step!