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[tommyboy2000]

Hello All,I read so many of ur post they all sound  So familiar.mine on the other hand exceeds.I have been taking up to 60ct. of the 50mg tramadol a day for a few years untill one day a seizure,then another and another.It being no doubt the tramadol. I have been able to cut the dose near half now(35) or so. I am now after 7yrs. desperate to quit,CT is not an option.I have a 15 and 3 yr old and wife that souly depend on me (financially ect) how can a man  quit such an addiction without being admitted in a hospital or other inhouse stay? I'm soul bread winner. Need more then help,Thomas

[theirmommie72]

sent you a pm.

[selfinduced]

Going to warn you from my experience . The messing around with the oter drugs to help ease w/d (for me), was a huge mistake. I was the Queen of playing pharmacist thinking I'd beat the detox train. I ended up getting dependent on ativan, ambien, and drinking way too much wine. All it did was prolong my w/d and freak my head out further. Less is better while getting off these meds. Can you talk to a Dr, about a weaning schedule for the trams? Hydro's are no picnic to get off of either....In fact they are brutal. Is your wife supportive?

[tommyboy2000]

Hey sis I can c a pix of u,so how can I upload me???

[ImDONENoMore]

Did you just say "killed"?

[tommyboy2000]

ha like ur page name,fair tonight,hanging with the family as always,u no,all I've done killed,stole,drugs,ruined lives,wrecked families...on and on and on,I hope to god my boys know now what not to do.

[tommyboy2000]

Thanks took much there "mommy":)

[tommyboy2000]

One more thing im trying is adderall in small doses it takes away some of the WD symptoms,a sense of worthiness,vomiting,clear mind(if there is such a beast)some energy and Benadryl for sleep 3-4hr of which is better then nothing.also taking hydros bout 50mg.day,and so far absolutely no tramadol in the diet,  day 5, all that and still fell like (HELL) But(which means forget everything I just said) Thank JESUS he's kept me to go through all this,I,like so many could be DEAD.    Thomas

[theirmommie72]

i guess anywhere from 8-10 a day.  i always had some left over when the next bottle came in.  

[tommyboy2000]

How many were you taking in a day?

[theirmommie72]

trust me.  that is how i got mine.  180 of them for 120$.  every two weeks.  no bueno.  glad you decided to quit.  they are so easy to pop like candy.  with the anit depressant properties,  they are a huge trap.  good luck to you.

[selfinduced]

That makes me literally ill. How are you tonight?

[tommyboy2000]

My good friend its all on how u use the internet,u can get ANTHING!!! I will not tell how. But this drug needs banned u can get it in the states on line,just fill out a med.questioner . WHAT THE HEY!!!

[clean_in_ks]

Hi Thomas and welcome!
I personally have not struggled with Tramadol....but have a family member who is majorly addicted and doesn't think so.  I found a link here on MedHelp that is primarily Tramadol "warriors" and they have MUCH good experience, strength and hope there.  They are already on Part 54 of their exchange in the journal.  Here's the link:

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/549766/Tramadol--Ultram-Recovery-Room-Part-54

I think it will really help you......thank God you are still alive willing...
Blessings to you~

[Life360_Dave]

Do as fireby says, get on a doctor prescribed taper. You will be ok as the more the drug is out of your system the easier it will be.

[Fireby29]

The tramadol/traumadol will kill you man.  This stuff is straight poison, and ought to be banned.  You need to get a doctor involved and get on a proper taper plan.  Tell your secret, get some help from a professional, and get busy healing yourself.

Bryan

[Teresa1717]

I TOTALLY agree with the others on this, you should NOT try this c/t. That is alot of tramadol my friend! I can tell you I came off of what I was taking a day which was about 20/day and it was not pretty. In hindsight I think I had several small seizure like episodes. If it was much lower you might be ok but really I think you should start cutting it down, or better yet talk to your Dr. about maybe helping?

Wish you the best!!

[theirmommie72]

wow, that is alot of tramadol. you are very lucky to not have had a seizure daily.  a taper is the best plan with this.  you have halved your dose thus far and that is good.  sounds like you have an unlimited supply so a slow taper will be good for you.  i came off of tram over a year ago and it was pretty rough.  anxiety was really bad.  just keep tapering and you can get down to virtually nothing.  good luck to you.  just be careful, tram is one of the worst to come off of so take it slow and gentle.  

[selfinduced]

Hello Tommy and welcome, So you are now taking 35 pills a day of the 50 mg pills? You are wise to not go the c/t route, not because of your responsibilities , but from what I have read on this forum, this drug needs to be tapered to avoid seizures. I don't want to comment to much as I don't have much ex with this drug, but more will be along. Let me ask you, if your don't mind. Where do you get your meds and can a DR. help you wean down?