HELP!

[mcnani2012]

i have been taking tramadol for months now because of siatic nerve problems.  i have never been addicted to anything, and i took my last tramadol yesterday.  i feel like i am dieing!  please does any one know ways to make this easier?

[mcnani2012]

hey thanks!  i only took 2 of the roboxin i didnt like them at all and they didnt help, i think they made me feel worse.  i am tapering and cant wait for this to be over.  i am going to be much more careful with what me and the doc decide to do this time.  and i am going to a different doc next time as well.  i feel like my doc just really didnt hear me.  thank you so much for the kind words!

[luckygirl831]

mcnani - You are still moving forward so that is good. did you come off the robaxin ok?

to my other luckygirl, hang in there. I am at day 7 and feel so much better. I took that hylands restless leg (all natural and it was $6.50!!) and it worked like a charm. I had to get up once to take another dose but otherwise slept all through the night. It was a gift! Had some cold sweats but i can deal with that. that stuff is a lifesaver. I was right there with the jolts too.  

stand in your power, you can do this!

[mcnani2012]

couldnt do it, the physical pain and fatigue is to much for me today.  i took one tramadol so far, i dont know what to do from here.  very depressed and in pain

[mcnani2012]

hey i am feeling a bit better, still cant sleep.  i did nap for a couple hours and then woke up with a jolt out of no where.  this is so crazy!  thanks everyone so much for all of your concern and advice.  you are all awesome and in my thoughts!  

[luckygirl831]

hang in there.

[mcnani2012]

nice

[luckygirl831]

that is robaxin. i tried that and felt AWFUL. hangover symptoms on top of adding to my wd

[mcnani2012]

it is called methocarbamol.  i had never even heard of it.  i should have looked it up before i took it but all i did was read the info that came with it.  and yes i had a small snack with it, you know not much appetite, but now i am starving!  i never liked pot but i feel like i smoked enough reefer to eat a whole cow.  but at the same time my insides are like jumping beans.  i think you are right, that once i eat a good meal i will start to feel better.  but i definitely know now that i will not be able to take this medication.  i want a tramadol so bad.  i know, that is bad but i really do.  im not gonna though, the best way to not take them is to not have them in the house and i made sure that i didnt.  but now i am starting to feel like i jumped the gun on this and i should have weaned myself off.

[LeaAnn807]

Hey honey! I have not checked in.  Been out of town all day since my last post.  Muscle relaxers can actually make acute WDs from opiates and tram worse when you aren't more than a couple of days out.  Kinda like benadryl.  What kind are you taking?  

Drink some apple juice.  Take cal/mag if you have it.  Get in a hot bath.  And if you can AT ALL, get some Hylands.  It helps the restlessness SO much. I didn't think it would help me, but it did.  You don't have much longer until you are over the hump.  Please hang on!

[vicki595]

Hey~  What's the name of the drug?     Have you eaten?  Start drinking water and try to relax,the feeling should pass.

Vicki

[mcnani2012]

i dont think the muscle relaxer was a good idea after all, i dont like this feeling at all.  it is like i still feel like i am freaking out on the inside and stoned on the outside.  i hate both feelings!  i dont know what to do but i cant stand this.

[luckygirl831]

Hi its the other LuckyGirl! I found that my lorazepam helped. Plus i started on the calcium/magnesium supplements, apple juice and the Hyland's Restless Leg remedy. That has already taken the edge off and I just took 2 about 45 mins ago. Of course I am freezing with the chills but thats better than the legs. Hang in there. I am on day 6 and have come a long way since last week. Definitely loads of vitamins, the hot epsom salt baths, gatorade, advil. and keep reading here. it totally helped me. my hub is going thru this with me too.

[Luckygirl05]

Any other cures for restless legs? My whole body gets restless with w/d's! My advise for RLS is potassium (found in banana's) and calcium pills. That is all I know that helps and I would love any additional suggestions? Thanks:) Christina

[Luckygirl05]

I am sorry to hear of your state currently and that your dr didn't take you seriously. Our dr's must think alike! Mine has no problem giving me tramadol and told me it is not addictive. He clearly doesn't know what we do now. I haven't ever had a problem with tram and only use them as a last resort when I am out of my vic or perk. It does seem to help w the w/d's but that's because it's a synthetic opiate. Somehow it is not a narcotic or controlled substance here in Oregon- I checked. That is likely why there are so many ppl. that become addicted is that they are not monitored as closely as scheduled drugs and easier to obtain. My pharmacist even said that they are a really weak opiate and that they see Tram used frequently to those in my situation to help them taper off other pills. I think that I may try it if my symptoms of withdrawal are really severe but I am only getting 20 total and then I told my doc that I want NO MORE opiates! Synthetic or not, narcotic or not! I am so freaking done... It scares me because I fear any operations, dental extractions or whatever may happen in the future and not having adequate pain management but I know that just one pill could open this door back up for me once I stop. I am worried about being able to care for my kids during the initial w/d period as well because only one of my friends knows my problem and of course my husband does but he will also be going cold turkey off the same crap. I think that I may have to be deceptive and ask my family for help with the kids over this weekend so I can just lay around and fight through the pain and anxiety without having little ones who need me. I might even say that I think I am getting sick... It wouldn't be a lie since when I am in w/d's I do feel like I have the flu. The skin crawling and sweaty restless body makes me feel like I want to run a marathon! I know that pre-planning my stop date is causing me to feel anxious but that's normal I'm sure... I do have xanax and I think I may take that at night to help me rest if I feel like I can't sleep... It's weird because I know that is addictive too but I never misuse that or the Tramadol. I guess I am selective! I really appreciate your kind words and I hope that you start feeling better really soon... Mind over matter I always say. However you think you feel is how you do feel! I am praying for you guys too and I hope that you can add me as a friend so we can talk if things get hard. My quit date is set for Friday... I'm going to need some major support and I am so happy I have found it on here:)  Much love, Christina

[vicki595]

Hey,I know...it's awful when no one is listening.  Now,you can relax !  Whew !  What an ordeal,though.

V.

[mcnani2012]

thank you this place is so awesome, i thought i would be alone but i feel more surrounded than ever!

[mcnani2012]

thanks vicki, me too.  that in itself felt a little better.  had a hard time even getting out of the house though, and thought iwould spontaneously combust in the waiting room.

[avisg]

mc,
I have walked in your shoes I know how bad it can be hang in there .The muscle relaxer will help a bit . When you can any exercise even walking will help speed up the process .Tonic water can help with RLS if you are having them.k
Keep posting we are here for support .

[vicki595]

Hi~  I'd take the muscle relaxers for now. Just take them prn to get through this time as the doctor said.  I'm happy someone finally listened to you!!
All the best~
Vicki

[mcnani2012]

hey guys just got back from the doc.  my original doc just wanted to give me more tram and he completely ignored my cries of desperation.  he acted like i was imagining all of this.  i went to a different doc and she gave me some muscle relaxers to take the edge off, but i am still hesitant.  i never liked muscle relaxers but that doesnt mean they wont turn into my crutch for now, what do you all think?  i just want to do the right thing here and not replace an addiction with a new one.  

christina, my doctor told me there is no way that i could be addicted to tram.  even though i was crying like an idiot and shaking and begging for some guidance.  but as you can see from all these comments, it is a very real problem.  which my doc will soon find out when i email him all the facts that i have put together.  i am not a doctor and i cannot tell you what is best for you, all i can say is please be careful and use your better judgement.  good luck and keep us posted and you can always talk to me if you need a friend, you are in my prayers!

[Luckygirl05]

I'm so sorry to hear your pain. My doc prescribed me tram to help me get off much heavier opiates and I was going to start taking that tonight... He said it is a good transition drug and is not a narcotic in my state. I really didn't know that they were even addictive? After years of misusing vic & perks I thought that the Tram would be safe and I could use that to help w my w/d's... You have me thrown for a loop here? I must be ignorant to have not known how bad those things are? Please let me know if I pick up the 20 that were called in to help me taper off the other pills am I just setting myself up for failure? I don't want to w/d from Tram too! Help! I hope that you are feeling better soon. Hang in there, it will get better for you and I'll be right behind you in a few days and you can tell me the same, k? Thanks, Christina

[vicki595]

The hydrocodone probably won't help much. You can't really relax now and sleep anyway. You're waiting for a phone call and have an appt.  Do the best you can until you speak with someone who can help you. Plus,you don't really want to mask these withdrawal symptoms right now if you want help.  Just what I think...
Good luck~Keep posting
Vicki

[mcnani2012]

i am so tired the no sleep thing and the total emotional break down was exhausting, i DID NOT have the reserves for that.

[mcnani2012]

thank you all for your concern!!!  i am waiting on the doc to call me back right now.  if he doesnt help me i also have an appointment at the clinic this afternoon, i have tried everything to get someone to listen and i think i got through to them, we shall see.  i dont know how i am typing either, but it seems to be the only thing that calms me down and i dont think as much about what my body is doing.  question, my dad is really worried and wants to bring me a hydrocodon, i actually told him no i didnt want to give up now for a little instant gratification but he insisted, would it be okay to take it with some food so i can actually get some sleep or is this a bad idea?