Hi Lisa. All of symptoms you have described when you stopped taking tramadol sound very familar to me, it's truly a very horrible experience. Especially the restless legs and lack of sleep. Not had any tablets for six weeks and feel a lot better, but stopping cold turkey is not for everyone, it's hard. I was taking prescribed dose but still had all on stopping.the amount you are on is a very large dose and I urge you to seek medical advice,tell the truth to your doctor you need help. They will understand, and they are the ones who hand this nasty drug out like sweets so the least they can do is give you some help.what is your situation now.. Are you still off them.
Hi melissa thanks for reply. You make some good points about switch to harder drugs. And you can only get tramadol through your doctor in UK ,but I was only taking prescribed dose and still had terrible withdrawal.l don't think.they realise how addictive this drug is.
Hi guys I went to my doc and told her the truth , I can't lie anymore about this drug , when I said I took 20 that was minimum I couldn't stop eating them , anyway she's given me a script for 1 week only then I've got to go back but having a few for me is better than none , I feel like I've turned a corner I just hope and prey I can stay strong, I'll keep u all updated xx
That's awesome you came clean! Don't you feel better for doing it. Some wt lifted! You can get off. Ask for anything that will make it easier for uou. I know alot of people who tried cold turkey without any "helper" meds like anti-anxiety med etc... an couldn't handle withdrawls an restarted it just to end the torture. I think getting helper meds increases the odds of getting off! It did for me! Goodluck
Well done,that is a giant step for you on your way to kicking it.
Keep strong, and come back here for help when you need it - we're all here for you.
Oddly, I'm going into hospital for a hip replacement operation today, when I know I will be given Tramadol, but I will be stopping them as soon as I can this time.
Best wishes
Graham
Any drug that is strong enough to kill pain is going to be addictive. There should be an info sheet inside each prescribed packet. If you are taking a prescribed drug and it does not work, a patient should always go back their doctor, who can then prescribe a more effective drug (not necessarily Tramadol) thereby breaking the "addiction" to one particular drug. Hopefully now it is under stricter control in the US the same will happen. It is very easy to self medicate. But it is still up to the individual to be wise
Dear Lisa
By “fessing” up, you already have turned the corner. There are going to be times when you feel as if the whole world is going to topple on top of you, but now you have taken that first step, it won’t be so bad. Stay strong, remember, your doctor is always there for you. They are non-judgemental, as are the people on here, so don’t feel as if you are on your own x
Hello I'm also addicted to Tramadol. Been on it for.....16 years! :-( have NEVER told ANYONE that! You are the 1st to know.
I'm in the:
U.S.A.
City/State:
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
SO YOU ARE RIGHT IT'S ALLLLL OVER THE WORLD! That is so sad & a awful epidemic! :-(
If you are determined to come off them, lower your does in stages. There is over here, in the UK so should imagine the same in the US, a little doo-dad that you get from pharmacies that cuts up pills cleanly; instead of turning them into crumbs). If you lower your dosage say by a quarter tab, leave it for a couple or 3 weeks, before reducing again. It is long winded, but by reducing this way your brain is not going to have a temper tantrum. If you go cold turkey, you will do more harm than good and there is always the good chance of you going back on them again. You have to want to come off them, and then you have to be strong-willed. Make sure you have a good group of friends and family around you for support, drink plenty of fluids as this will help flush the toxins out of your system. There will be times when you feel like hell, so keep occupied, on the down days do things that you enjoy; that are mind engaging. Listen to music through earphones, that will deaden that horrible voice in your head that keeps making you want to give up!! I wish you well. It can be done.
My doc put me on it after getting off oxycontin for cervical disc issues. Then doc closed his practice, retired. So I started ordering online, 5 years now. Never took more than 3 of 50 MG a day. Now told I can't get online anymore. So afraid of these really bad withdrawal symptoms. Gradually worked down to 1 a day but so so sick. Wish I could just have 10 more to keep weaning.
If you are suffering really bad, go sideways. If you are in genuine pain there are many others painkillers on the market. The really powerful ones will always be opiates, so try and avoid them. By not being able to get them online is a good thing. It has made you realise you need to stop. But by the sounds of things you are doing just fine. Drink plenty of water, have the odd expresso to rid your brain out of its fuzziness, keep busy, try doing something that engages your brain that you enjoy doing and then just when you think you cant do it anymore, stick at it. All you are doing is re-educating your brain, you are the one in charge. Don't give up. Do physical exercises so that by bedtime you are ready to sleep, drink (herbal) teas wthout caffeine, in the evening drink the ones that relax you/ helps aid sleeping. You will get there. Everyday is a milestone, that you have passed, pat yourself on the back. Only you know how far you have really progressed, so congratulate yourself.
Thanks very much for your encouragement. Worst part is feeling like jumping out of my skin when I try to go to sleep. However, am positive I can get thru this, especially with encouragement. Thanks, once again!
You are very welcome. I wish you all the very best. So long as you realise you are not alone you will succeed. If you want to talk privately send a message through the box at the top of the page. x
Hi Stephen. I'm from the UK also, on day 3 of cold turkey after taking up to 8 50mg pills a day. Was put on tramadol 4 years ago due to a hip injury, started taking them just for the energy and feeling of euphoria. I decided enough was enough and came off, feels absolutely horrible. I told my girlfriend and my parents everything just so get it out in the open. I've been to see my Gp this morning to make sure I can't ever get this prescribed again. Going to a addiction recovery clinic tomorrow to speak to someone there. Anyway, I just wanted to know how you coped and how long before you started feeling normal again? Did you beat this nasty drug? I sincerely hope so. Sorry for the essay, this is my first post.
Hello how are you doing??? I have been wondering how you are?? Hopefully it is good news!? :°
your friend, MOLLY (molinda)