Off Suboxone for 10 days, Is Tramadol prolonging my wd

[orcas33]

I have been off Suboxone for 10 days and taking 150 mg of Tramadol per day for the past 5 days.  I thought I was starting to feel better but now am just still so sick.  I have 2 children to take care of one who is an infant.  I feel like giving up..... Is the tramadol prolonging my withdrawl symptoms?  Should I stop?  Or should I just call my Dr. and go back on Suboxone but less mg.  I was taking 4 mg of Suboxone per day.  I don't know if I can go on like this.  How long until I feel better?  Any advice would help.

[orcas33]

Thank you, I'm going to call the Dr. tomorrow.  I just got sick of taking meds every day!  My children need me and I am still too sick to take care of them and I have support but am alone all day with my infant son.  I will continue to taper and steer clear of Tramadol.  I thought it was non-narcotic, and therefore not harmful.  This forum has been extremely helpful.  All of the people going through this know more than the Dr. who has never been through it himself.  I got on pain meds after and on the job injury working as a carpenter.  The dr. just kept giving me more and more until you know.... I eat organic, take care of myself, exercise, am active in  my kids school, it just ***** to have this dark secret!  Thanks again!

[vicki595]

Hi there- I've never taken Suboxone but I know that the lower the dose you jump from, the better you'll feel. In your case, 4mg is too high a dose to  abruptly stop. Its too high a dose for anyone. Most people taper slowly down to .5, .25, or crumbs.
Tramadol may be making you feel worse and it WILL prolong wd's because it comes with its own set of unpleasantries.  I'd say call the doctor and go back on so you can taper very slowly...and stay away from the Tramadol...
Stay in touch!