Things I Did To Help
UpdatedI was addicted to tramadol for three years. I was in bad car accident, and prescribed 4 50 MG tablets per day. At first they were great. Managed my pain, gave me energy, made me last longer in bed to name a few. Six months into my treatment I noticed I was always running out before my next refill. I went on line a Dr called me and I had 180 next day. This Dr per scribed me 8 50mg. I took this dose for two and a half years. I also started taking mmj which intensified the effects. My actual Dr said I didn't need any more. I disagreed because they help me.
August 15,15 tramadol becomes a controlled subtance. Three weeks prior to this date I decided I was going to stop. I read on the internet that the best way to stop was to slowly take less over a few weeks. I had a hard time doing this and ended up taking them until I completely ran out.
The first 3 days were the hardest. I was in so much pain mentally and physically, I called off of work for a whole week. I had terrible diarrhea, restless leg syndrome, terrible insomnia, I was just miserable. I remember crying for no reason. For the first week I was emotional. My head didn't feel right. I felt like my brain was numb.
after that first week of withdrawal, I started feeling a little bit better. During that first week I ate and up to 400 MG of mmj per day, and took the maximum amount of Tylenol. I also took up to 4 baths per day with Epson salts. I bought sleeping medicine which helped me sleep for a few hours each night.
Basically I was just trying to numb my horrible discomfort. A week later I returned to work. I noticed I had half the energy I had when addicted. Each day got a little bit better. It now has been over 6 months, tramadol free!! I still continue to take mmj frequently and take over the counter sleep aid. The only side effects I have now is bad insomnia and restless leg syndrome. I started working out five days a week, and overall feel healthy. I will never ever touch tramadol again. It didn't totally ruin my life, But was close. I feel your pain!! Take it one day at time! You got this!
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Awesome!! I am getting ready to wean off too. I am currently taking 8 a day per the doctors orders. I am a recovering addict so when they made Tramadol a controlled substance it REALLY threw a wrench in my recovery. I called my sponsor and he called his sponsor and was told only me and God are the only ones who know if Im taking it the way Im suppose to. Ill have 4 years clean in april but it just doesnt feel right taking this medication and doing Narcotics Anonymous. I have chronic back pain, disc degenerative disease, osteoarthritis and mild scoliosis. I also had a laminactomey at L2-L5 9 years ago and my back has never been the same. (worse then B4 the surgery) I dont wanna be a martyr either. There are some days i honestly wish I wasnt an addict cuz Id love nothing more then NOT to feel the pain n my neck and back but such is life. Have a blessed day
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