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Tapering

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ruth86511
ruth86511

I'm now down to 200g of Tramadol from 400g, 4 x 50g a day. I've been dropping 50g tab weekly. But have decided to stay on 4 x 50g for maybe 2-3 weeks as I feel withdrawals increasing. I know I will have withdrawals. When I feel these, I just say, this will pass and my brain is healing! This helps me to cope. So looking fora war to the day I am free from Tramadol and the withdrawals!

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  • jr10060
    jr10060 ruth86511

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    Hi Ruth.

    Don't give up. Your almost there. It has been 9 months since I got clean of Tramadol. I have never felt better. When you are off it, don't expect miracles at once. It takes about 3 to 4 months for things to rewire.

    I strongly suggest that you get into a support group. The extra support makes things easier. Hang in there and keep us updated.

    The feelin by of having your life back is worth it.

    • ruth86511
      ruth86511 jr10060

      Posted

      Thanks for this, yep, the highs and lows are kicking in and there are times I want to reinstate them! But I'm not going to, as I am having windows of feeling myself again. It's patience that I have to find lol A very inpatient person lol x
  • jayne10080
    jayne10080 ruth86511

    Posted

    Hi Ruth I know in the UK they can offer naloxone if withdrawal is a major problem. Thankfullly because I reduced so slowly I did not need it..don,t be afraid to say if withdrawal becomes unbearable there is no need to suffer.....Wishing you all the luck in the world. Can I ask do you have any plans for pain relief after no more trams, or do you feel you will manage the pain without meds..Good Luck jx
    • ruth86511
      ruth86511 jayne10080

      Posted

      Hi Jayne, I'm hoping that by slowly tapering that I will have no call for any other meds! I'm also hoping that I will not have pain afterwards, so far, I'm not in pain, just the general achyness of the withdrawal with the gastro problems. Only time will tell and if I feel unable to cope I will reconsider, if needs be. Thank you so much for your support, much appreciated! xx
  • tina95216
    tina95216 ruth86511

    Posted

    hi been taking 1tram 50 a day for 2weeks .stopped today what can i exspect.thank you
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