Tramadol withdraw

[a1ndi]

Hi everyone
I am currently withdrawing from tramadol.  It has been 28 hours since I took my last two pills.  I was given tramadol by a pediatrist back in 2008 for a large heel spur.  Through the years I have since blammed my use of the pill on back pain.  (With a scar on my back from surgery when I was 11) the doctors have continued to prescribe them for me.  As a very shy person, the pills made me feel outgoing and energetic and they helped me sleep very well!  I got my new doc to up the prescription two years ago to two 50mg twice a day.  I learned that I could take a few more a few times a month and still have enough to last me until the insurance would let me refill.  Lately though it hasn't been enough and I was having withdraw symptoms or feeling like I was needing more and more.  
Well, I screwed up and didn't notice that there weren't any refills and its a Saturday.  I don't want to do this anymore, I'm tired of having to take pain pills to function.  IAM having withdraws, can't lay still, nervous, jittery, coughing, runny
nose, too hot then too cold,
Right now it doesn't feel like I am going to get through this

[BarbRTR]

Good morning!

My experience with Tramadol is limited, but someone will be along shortly with info for you.

I have read on here from members not to go cold turkey from it, as it's different from regular opiates.

However, there are many success stories on here of people beating trams, and someone will give you their experiences. It's a little slow on Sunday mornings.

This place is great for support!

[Sweetness91]

You CAN do this!! If you've ever had the flu, then you can do this. You almost have to trick your mind...if you had the flu, you would just have to wait and let it run its course right? So let it run its course and let that stuff get out out of your system. The Thomas Recipe works well for some ppl...I have been using it and also added some more supplements, whey protein shakes and other stuff that I researched, and today is my 4th week off methadone. If I can do it, ANYBODY can!! Have faith and stay strong. Good luck and keep us posted. :)