Hey folks. I'm addicted to tramodol and it really started because I was addicted to kepac 30 over 500 cocodemol. Not for pain or anything. I loved the buzz and the fact that it made me feel normal. And I talked a lot! I turned to tramdol because I found it more difficult to get hold of kepac. Mainly it was easier to get tramodol and the withdrawals I was getting on kepac were terrible especially the aches and pains. I take now really what I can get my hands on. 50 mg to 150mg tramodol. I've even took oxycotton. I really want to get off them. I've nearly run out. I worked Saturday night taking my tablets as per. I'm a taxi driver on night shifts. And yesterday I tried not to take anything. Went to bed and the pains in my lower back were terrible. I feel terrible and I literally could not sleep. I dunno what to do. I have 2 kids a wife. And some night shifts I can't even go in because I'm that tired. I lasted to 5 this morning and took 3 kepac and 2 tramadol. I couldn't face the pains no more. Any tips or anything my doctor can do to help. I get prescribed kepac and I'm actually afraid of telling him I'm addicted incase he takes me off them. I've been taking tablets now for about 9 months. So I'm quite a fresh tablet taker. This isn't years of dependants. Thank.u so much if you've took the time to help me. I just want off these horrible things. Thanks in advance.
Dave, not sure with the pain. I still get back pain, but I try paracetamol, I know it is not strong. What is your pain caused from, arthritis etc.
That's the thing I only took tablets for a buzz there is literally nothing wrong with me. It's withdrawals. I get back pain and just in general feel like crap. That's probably the only reason why I can't get off him the pains are terrible. I haven't suffered depression or anything as of yet. But I don't think cold turkey is an option. With work Xmas and I wouldn't have a week 2 let myself come off them. Such a pain all this over bloody tablets.
I got aches & pains all over during the 2nd week, but they are gradually going, another week or two should tell me more. Tramadol will also cause erectile disfuction, tinnitus along with a truck load of things.
If I haven't had any tablets 12 hours plus the aches and pains are literally terrible. No sleep nothing. Very stubborn like yourself and strong minded. But jesus this is terrible. I'm going for the cold turkey. And I'll try and work. If it's to much I'll try a weaning programme. Why did I ever start these things. Terrible.
Dave, please don't go cold turkey. I did without appreciating the impact of withdrawals and I was only taking 50mg - 100mg per day. After 3-4 weeks I was hit with the most terrible rebound anxiety. I am still recovering 6mths later and been on antidepressants for last 3mths. I didn't know what was happening at first but I've gone through hell.
Do yourself a favour and start a structured weaning programme which is supervised by a medical professional. They can then prescribe any supportive medication you might need during the weaning process.
Good luck and keep us posted and be strong!
It`s all down to what you feel you can & need to do. Cold turkey is not for everyone. It worked for me. Might be best for Dave to come off slowly.
It is not east Dave, but like I said if you do cold turkey you will not be able to work for a week at least, ie if all goes well. Don`t even try & drive a car. You could get your Doc to sign you off, at least that way you should be able to get something from tthe social & also maybe rent paid if you are renting. Look into it before making a decision, but don`t drive .
Thanks for the advice gerry. I think I'll phone my doctor today and reviel all and try the weaning programme. I will.most Deff. I hope this helps others in my situation.
OK bud. Thank u. I think weaning is Deff the better option means. I can work and try and get off them at the same time.
Yip, might be a better option for you. Best of luck Dave
Hi Dave, I'm so sorry for the predicament you're in. But sympathy/empathy is not what you need. I'm also addicted to Tramadol. I honestly cannot believe how the doctors can prescribe these dreadful addictive tablets. I had no idea that I could become addicted to Tramadol when I was first given them. I am now on a repeat prescription for arthritis. I get 180 every 4 weeks, no questions asked! I always have at least that amount left over, but I still request the prescription as I'm scared I might get taken off them one day. Your job is the big problem Dave; it must be really difficult driving whilst on these drugs. Even against the law, which is not your fault as your GP is prescribing them. I'm the last one to give advice as I'm too scared to tell my GP; but if you want to get off them, you will need expert help and advice. I didn't realise that this was such a worldwide problem. I thought I was alone. Good luck, I sincerely wish you every success to get off them..
Hi pam
Best thing is to get off them. I have been off tramadol for 2 weeks now. I am 56
Done it cold turkey, no adverse effects and i am not taking any substitute. Only thing is sleep is a bit up and down but that will come right. Other than that all good. As they say where there is a will there is a way.
All the best
Hey pam.. thank u for message. I also thought I was alone. But it seems to be popular. I actually have to take tramodol to function and drive. If I don't take them I get bad pains I couldn't drive with out them. It's crazy. I've booked an appointment with my Doctor for Monday and I'm going to reviel all to him. To see what solutions I have. So I will keep everyone posted. It is so easy to dish out tramodol let's see how easy it is to help u off them! Thanks for message pam. David
Hi Peter, well I'm not going to say well done for coming off Tramadol, as it was so easy for you. Believe me having no side effects is rare. If it were that easy to come off them there would be no addicts. I'm happy to hear you're no longer taking them Peter.
Dave I'm really happy for you that you have taken the plunge and going to reveal all to your doctor. Hopefully he is a good man and will help you. Good luck.
I did have a hard time for a week; sonot all good. I put a daily post for 7 days.
Sorry Peter if I sounded a bit glib. I've only just joined this forum so I missed your posts. Well done for fighting the withdrawals. I hope you manage to stay off the terrible tabs.
Hi pam, no problem at all. Glad you saw my posts. I will never be taking these tabs again. At present i am coping without anything except a couple of paracetamol, but not everyday. Got a few aches and pains but i reckon they will sort themselves out. Just glad about this forum as it was a great help to me. Thr things i posted hopefully will be a help to others.
Peter I didn't see your posts as I've just joined. That's why I sounded so glib. What you are supposed to do for the pain though is a serious problem. I am in agony with arthritis, if I could get something else to control the pain I would. I'm not strong enough to take the pain without help. I guess all analgesics are addictive. What are we to do? I've heard there are pain relief, control clinics in some areas, but I've no idea if they're any good.