Finally quitting tramadol!
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First, I am new here. Let me start by saying I have been taking tramadol for almost 4 years. I usually take 4 50mgs a day sometimes 3, sometimes 5. I finally made the decision to stop for good. My quit day is tomorrow Nov. 27, 2017.
I was extremely worried about the withdrawals, because if u research it says you can have hallucinations, seizures etc. So I decided to try it before I was out to see if it was really that bad. The first time I made it 32 hours and gave in.the second day I made it 46 hours. It was pretty bad but I was taking xanax so it helped a little. But tomorrow is the day and there's no turning back! Anyone else going thru the same?? I could use some reassurance and hope. Thanks for reading!!
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sm1970 gchevy2
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YOU CAN DO IT!!! Just don’t give up & quit. I assure you that it will be the roughest 3 weeks of your life if you stop cold turkey. I was taking 6-8 50mg pills/day then went to 1 1/2 pill/day & I still experienced horrific w/d’s. I’m not going to sugar coat this & tell you that you will have good days during those 1st few weeks, but I promise if you keep at it, at about week 4 you will notice a drastic difference. I stopped with 2 entire prescriptions left & I remained strong & didn’t give in. It’s a fight worth fighting. I did go see my primary care doc to get help, and I highly suggest doing the same thing & tell him everything. They will help. I was also given Xanax but I tried to stay away from that stuff unless I absolutely couldn’t take it anymore. Getting hooked on Xanax & trying to come off of it can apparently be just as bad. Towards the end, I will tell you that you may stil lack some energy & have some slight anxiety but I found that getting outside & walking or working out helped with that tremendously. There is an end to it... but it’s your fight & only you can do it. I’m lucky my fiancé was extremely supportive & he knew what he & I was going to go through during the w/d process. So, it also helps having someone close to you for support. I’m here if you have any questions. I commend you for doing this.
gchevy2
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Thank you for the quick response. Did u ever during the first week try any supplements or home remedies? I only have enough Xanax to get me through the first week. But I am going to go thru with this no matter what. Sleeping is the hardest part tossing and turning, cold, and sweating. Ugh I wouldn't wish this on anyone!
How long have you been clean?
Thanks again😊
iggytram gchevy2
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Hi "respect" 👊👍
My advise to you is to go down slowly 3 tabl 7 days,,
2 tabl 7 days it's like 30%
1 tabl 7 days is 50% from 2 tabl.
And 0 tabl is 100%,,,so think about it before you quit,,if you go slowly you will succeed! I am on tram long time and I was clean 3-4 years,but accident toke me back,,but I will quit again,,and I m talking like 30 x 50 mg/ day.
Good luck! You will succeed!!
gchevy2 iggytram
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Unfortunately I was pretty unsuccessful with the taper thing. I was only able to get down to 2 a day, but I am completely out except for 2 that my husband is holding off unless absolutely necessary. But there's no chance in hell I will ever go back. Just looking for insite to see how people handle the withdrawals. Thank you😊
Success stories bring me so much hope😊
sm1970 gchevy2
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I started back in july when I did that “super taper. I finally was able to be clean from it in oct. I decided to do a much slower taper coming off. Once I was finally comfortable with the 1 1/2 pills/day I started tapering down 1/2 pillabout every 2 weeks or until I was completely comfortable at that dosage. I finally was free from them for weeks, until I decided to take 1 every now & then. I admit I got back on them again but only taking 1 pill/day. Again, I tapered down to 1/2 pill/day until I was comfortable & I’m free from them again. This last time around was nothing compared to the 1st time. I finally ran out & that is the best thing that’s happened to me. If I ever get hurt & need pain meds again, I will specifically not ask for Tramadol. I’ve never take any type of drugs in my life before Tramadol. I’ve never had the need until I had a botched knee surgery that led to several more surgeries to follow. It’s amazing how your body reacts on them & then getting off them. Again, I commend & highly support anyone thatsngoing through this.
sm1970 gchevy2
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gchevy2
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Day 4.. still no sleep, pain, sweats, creepy crawling feeling.. ugh I just want this to be over!!! I'm not giving in but I am starting to have urges again. When will the worst be over?
sm1970 gchevy2
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So sorry you’re going through this but it is going to take a few weeks, not days. If you can take time off work, I highly suggest you do. Get outside & make yourself walk & try to get lots of sunshine. Watch lots of movies or read a good book. You have to keep your mind busy. At about the end of week 3 those symptoms should start letting up. I will tell you that you will continue to have some anxiety & tiredness but that will pass as well. Caffeine seems to make you feel worse so try to lay off coffee. Drink lots of water or Gatorade. Again, keep busy & exercise even if it feels like you’re going to collapse. Those are the things that got me thru it. Keep at it. Prayers coming your way. I promise, there is an end.
sm1970 gchevy2
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gchevy2 sm1970
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I made it to 3 weeks yesterday! I'm very proud but it has been very hard, alot of depression and anxiety. I'm glad the worst is over, I just hope the mental stuff goes away soon😏
sm1970 gchevy2
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That’s awesome! I’m so proud of you. I didn’t listen to another when he suggested I get rid of that last prescription I was hanging onto & started taking 1-2 a day. Then I started taking 1 pill/day & had to wean myself off again. I’ve been off of it again for about a month & I am out of them. I don’t have the depression at all but I still get the anxiety. It’s mild & tolerable, but still frustrating. I’ve been tolerating it because I have to but then I find something to keep myself busy & it goes away. From what I’ve read on these forums it can last for months but it does go away. You should be proud of yourself. It’s not an easy battle, I know. Congrats for beating this. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.