What It's Like To Stop Taking Tramadol.
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- UPDATED! As requested, here is the follow up video where I go deep dive on what worked well during withdrawal (and the mistakes I made) • How I Got Through Tram...
PS: I can’t promise that I can help you - I’m not qualified to make that claim - but you can talk to me via kris [at] krishalpin [dot] com x
After 5 years, I stopped taking my Tramadol prescription. It was a rough ride. Obviously, this isn't medical advice; I just wanted to share what the experience was like for me. Contains frank discussion of drug withdrawal and clips of withdrawal symptoms that some viewers may find distressing.
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Why I had Tramadol
02:01 Why I wanted to stop
02:59 Tapering
04:40 Cold Turkey
06:52 Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
09:19 Long term effects
13:28 One year on
14:03 Was it worth it?
15:16 Other challenges
16:25 How bad it got
17:19 Final thoughts 
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Thank you for sharing your story. I have used Tramadol for over 15 years at a 'self dose' of 12 to 15 50mg tabs daily. I tapered off for months and started withdrawals at 6 per day. Kept cutting until zero, which was 23 days ago, and I feel like I'm in Hell. Sleep is nonexistent and panic attacks, impending doom and feeling like my whole body is flying apart and ready to explode. Sadness, anger and depression are my companions today. I feel hopeless and sad beyond belief and no relief is in sight. I needed to hear your "was it worth it" in the worst way. I needed to know I was not alone or losing my mind and identity. I'm determined to see it through, and your story is an inspiration, so again, thank you.
Oh wow… I’m so sorry to read this, but thank you for sharing. There’s definitely things I could have done better: I tried to keep working, I gave in to junk food cravings; if you can rest and eat healthy it helps. Lots of water. It seems hard to believe now, but there’s a way through to the other side - do feel free to keep in touch x
Bro How long until you think addiction kicked in? You reckon taking it a few times can already cause addiction?
@@tyroned1904 hey! No I don’t think so - my partner took it for a short while post C-Section and really helped her, she had no problems stopping :)
He had instant release. I have been taking for a while, over a year, and I am not addicted. Mentally or physically. However, as a previous Mental Health Counselor, taking over 10 pills a day is dangerous, you should be in a hospital during the tapering and detox process. Your body is going to be physically addicted as your tolerance is very high. And you are obviously Mentally addicted if you are taking that amount daily. I feel for you. My heart goes out to you. I hope you are OK and doing better.
You got this! Seek refuge in nature
What I have discovered with this is drug is, it is not just an opioid. It’s also an antidepressant as it alters the reuptake inhibitors of serotonin and Norepinephrine and that why I believe it’s such a hard drug to get off with horrible withdrawal effects 😢
Yes, this! I found out the hard way… 😖
Kris,
How much in mg of Tramadol per day did you take?
Thank you
@@dariusp7784300mg I’m 3 months off, 4 on 22nd January and still suffering physically and mentally 😢
I’ve been saying this for years and my doctors just argued with me, thank you for just saying it!!!
@@danaknighte6820They are ignorant!
I did it much the same way as you did, minus the internet searches. I feel that not knowing what to expect might help me miss one or two of the horrors involved in quitting opioids. I shaved a sliver off of each pill, each day until the piece in my hand was too small to cut, then I used a pill cutter. I weaned down in 2 weeks and then suffered as you did for an additional 6 weeks. It's been six years my man. I'm still opioid free and I believe the major difference between myself and so many others who have tried is that I actually WANTED to quit where others had to and that makes all of the difference. For those reading: if you aren't prepared to do this for yourself you won't succeed. The genuine desire to stop using painkillers is an absolute necessity.
Congratulations Kris, and thanks, it's stories like these that remind me of what I went through.
Wow. Thanks for sharing Andy! Yeah you’re so right - you’ve got to really want it! Six years. What an achievement x
You guys should direct me please God will bless you , I’m going through hell everyday
@@chrismix12 One day, really soon, it'll be all over and you'll look back with a feeling of accomplishment that you've never known before. It'll give you the pride and confidence you'll need to start over.
-Hang in there, it's almost over.
@@KrisHalpinHello , this is my first time ever writing a comment on RUclips and i wish you guys support me in the futur with your comments for all those who has been through it
At first it started when a friend of mine gave me a pill of 2x35mg tramadol and he said it will make me feel better because at that time my dad died so i was miserable 17 years old kid .. btw i live in tunisia
Now im 35mg x 20 pills a days wich is just craaaaaaazyyy for me ..
I quit 2 times before first time for 1 month and then relapsed , second time in jail unfortunatly for 3 months wich was hell.. first thing i did when i went out i went to the pharmacy and bought one just to make myself relaxed so i can meet my mother because i was so ashamed of all whats happening ..
Last year (2021) was my first whole year without tramadol, having taken them for over 15 years, not easy but I’m proud I got thru a 12 months without them. There is hope for anyone if I can kick it as they had controlled my life and now I control it ….
Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!!
Did you cold turkey or did they give you methadone or Suboxone?
@@Justinlpnotgfdrrqqrvv4woff cold turkey, it’s not easy and you have to want to quit. Try a gradual cut down at first then come off them. I felt like death for a week or so but it gets better 👍
@@swiss300173 I'm cold turkey right now and I had to go to work for 12 hours a day. It was hell beyond hell. I'm on day 5 without I'm better than day 1 so that's all I can ask for.
@@swiss300173congrats! .. how much were you taking a day?
this was so damn helpful for me... i was on 300 mg a day for one year and i can totally relate to those ups and downs you mentioned, i have gotten it down to 12.5 mg a day and i am feeling the anxiety and the craziness but i am determined to do this. Thank you Kris. i am so happy for the validation.
I took 30mg a day, for 3 years, and stopped cold turkey. Tylenol works great for me now. I'm a recovering Opioid addict. Legally and medically prescribed to me for a work injury/surgery. Fentanol, Opioid, benzos and soma...for 6 years I was gone from my family.
I only take Tylenol now.
I'm grateful to be alive 🙏
Bro good job! I'm a drug addict started with percocet and oxycontins 20 years ago. I was prescribed 240 a month 8 a day and I thought I was gonna kill myself because at night I couldn't sleep and I got really twitchy and restless but after just listening to you it's no nice to know about each other's similar experiences... the restless legs was just awful but thinking back you mentioned so many other things that I went through. I could write you a book as well 😂 cause I got them for nerve pain in my legs cause I'm 42 and been a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic since I was age 7... also had to give myself shots and all that stuff because my mom doesn't like blood and needles. I'm really glad you put a video out on tramodol because people need to know what this does to people. I'm not right anymore but I got off them like 7 years ago and I'm so glad I was able to because I went through absolute hell for years. This needs to be heard! 🤘 hell yeah bro good job and thank you!
This is one of the best videos I have watched on the truth of Tramadol. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for sharing this Kris I’ve been on tramadol for over 10 years for back pain, and need to get off them just trying to build up the courage to .Your story really helps that you come out the other side, also very scary!
Well done Kris
Hi Harry! Thanks for sharing that - I’m gonna post a video next week of tips and things I wish I’d done differently, so stayed tuned for that - there hopefully will be some tips you find useful! Good luck! And yes, there’s life on the other side!
I am in the same boat, and I am here watching for all the same reasons. I want off the crazy train. Thanks for sharing.
Just that desire (to quit) is the most powerful tool in your belt. People who have to quit usually can't because they're missing that component. Kris has quit for one year and I just ended my 5th year opiate free. You can do it, all it takes to stay off of them is the knowledge that it's what you want it for yourself.
I was most terrified of the pain I would have to live with without the meds, only to find that the 'break through' pain I had been feeling was actually withdrawal pain. I was taking pills every 6 hours but I would start feeling an ache in my muscles after 3½ or 4 hours. It had nothing to do with my injury it was my body screaming for more opiates. Try asking your Doctor for physical therapy, it's not only a good way to learn to build yourself back up but it gives you a place to go to pass time while you're going through the end stages of withdrawal. I didn't realize how antisocial I had become until I started getting back out there opiate free... Don't do it til you're ready, you're on the right path. You're thinking about it and talking about it, next stop is doing something about it and you will.
Not that bad, go for it. Tons and tons of water. 3rd day don't avoid taking a 1mg xanax to make sure you get some sleep. I cheated with xanax two or three times during the process. Also lot of hot showers and exercise. Binge watching some of the best like Breaking Bad will help distract you. However it you don't have a really good reason to get off them, don't. Addict has become a dirty word. You need a better reason than just being an addict. I'm addicted to women, nicotine and sweets. So what.
@@ComputerGuyAndy well said. Thanks for sharing I believe some of my knee pain is from taking the tramadol because I did have a doctor to tell me they suppress your natural pain sensors. So this really makes sense and I'm getting ready to do physical therapy as well.👍🏾🙏🏽😊
Ended up on 8 a day then tried to stop went through everything you went through will never ever take them again as long as i live god bless
Kris. My experience is almost identical to yours. I'm 6 months off the pills and still dealing with the anxiety attacks but definitely feel as if I'm coming out the other end from originaly having 10 panic attacks day to now maybe one a day. Still miserable but can see the light .
It's amazing to see someone go through the same thing and survive because some days I didn't believe I would.
Sending love and faith.... I have faith because without it I would only have fear 😂.
Kris ,I went through exactly same experience as you and I know unfortunately lots of people who struggle with tramadol addiction. Just started my rehab as I couldn't come off on my own. Stay stronger brother 💪
Hope you’re okay! Stay strong :) - I’m over a year Tram free now 🙏
@@KrisHalpin Glad to hear that 🙏
Kris how do you now manage your pain that you no longer take Tramadol ? I take 100mg two to three times per day, I’m gradually cutting down. I have back and knee injuries, and fibromyalgia pain every day. I’m never pain free, but want to quit taking Tramadol.
Wow i feel for you bud, well done mate. ive been on them for about 25 years 150mg slow release twice a day for joint pain from Lupus and to tell the truth i havnt had much side effects apart from feeling washout for the first hour of the day , they work for me but dont look forward to stopping taking them there the lesser of 2 evils the first is not being able to walk through the pain. goodluck for the future bud and happy new year.
Hi! Thank you! We’ll slow release is definitely better and if you feel good then don’t rush to stop - if they help you, great! Yeah - mornings were ROUGH 🙃
Hiya Kris, Thank you very much for recounting your experience in a very honest way, that really took courage.
I was prescribed Tramadol after surgery several years ago and that was it, no advice from the hospital on addiction or anything. I discovered that Tramadol should not be taken for more 3 months at a time, and when I asked a Pharmacist about addiction he said that they weren't !!
My Doctors practice changed hands and my doctor was horrified when she saw how long I'd been on them and another drug called Propranolol. So Janet brought me off Propranolol over an 8 week period and I feel so much different: constant tiredness, trouble catching my breath and dry eyes/skin all gone.
Ive been advised to come off Tramadol next because it's causing me so many problems, a lot being digestive. My doctor has given me full support and counselling all the way through and she is continuing to do so. Just to add, I live in Lancashire and my Doctors are NHS foundation trust GPs, but they really care. I'm so happy for you and your family, take care and have a great bug free New Year.
Hi David! Thank you for sharing. That’s a really pleasant surprise - sounds like you’re getting the right support to get off it
OMG man. I'm so happy to hear more stories about T's. They ruined my life for over 5 years. Many years sober now and loving life. Good for you.
Oh man, thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
why the ruined ur life??
@@unidaspandemia9936 look for those of you always asking this damn question of how does it ruin your life? Here's what we really mean. When on it you can't have savings, every money you have is for pills. For me it's just my pills and I. You'll lose your relationships with people, your dignity and respect. You'll do and sell anything so you could afford to get more pills. You'll be drenched in debts eventually. Is this not life ruining enough?
I get sick of questions like this.
Thankyou so much for making this video. I have been looking for help with tramadol withdrawal symptoms and whenever I discuss this with people on social media platforms in addiction with other drugs such as heroin everyone says it's so easy and the withdrawals of tramadol are nothing when in my experience of trying to come off them it was anything but easy and I couldn't continue after about a day. I have tapered and I now only take 1-2 a day but the minute 10-12 hours is up my body starts withdrawing and it's awful. Congratulations and thanks for this very humble down to earth video ❤️
I can relate… the VA had me on 400mg a day for 23 years. They prescribed it when it first came out in 1996… I finally insisted on getting off of it in 2019. While on it I would have fits at night where I couldn’t sleep…super agitated, couldn’t lay down, sit still. My body was convulsing off and on and all I could do was pace around the house until it stopped. I thought I was losing my mind. These episodes were over the last few years I was taking it. I got help through the VA Pain Clinic to slowly cut my dosage down. It was so slow I was cutting pills into ¼’s … The after effects… I am still dealing with things I think are related to the long term use. I don’t want to go into details, but I am seeing my neurologist to go over the latest batch of issues. It seems like a never-ending train of crap. But still better than being drug dependent. The days waiting for my refills were horrible. I never want to go back. Good luck and thank you for your video. I completely agree with you…it was Fucking Hell…
That's a huge amount. Glad you could stop.
I’m with you! Told they were a non addictive, non opioid but I got up to taking 30-40 50 mg tabs at as time, causing grand mail seizures regularly, etc but you could order online easily back then because it wasn’t “controlled substance”… and still I’d have to wait for refills, which was agony.
Thank you,so MUCH,for your story!!I got shingles,12 years ago,was prescribed tramadol,and still have post herpetic neuropathy..I have tried all the herbs,heat,cold,exercise,down to half 50 ,a day.trying everything to just feel normal again,I am glad to know ,I wasn't the only guinea pig in town!!God bless you,for your help explaining,the what??!!
Thank you for sharing! I’m so sorry to hear that you’re still struggling - I’m going to shoot a video next week about the things that worked for me (and things I wish I had done) x
One word...CBD oil!
I was on Exalgo for years and decided to stop without telling my pain doctor. I was horribly sick for almost three months. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but I'm so glad I didn't give up. It was definitely worth it. It's insane how little information we're given when we start taking these drugs.
It is! I was told nothing other than I’d feel less pain. It’s great to read a success story - thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏
Well done getting through that, I know what it feels like to go through a few hours of withdrawal pain and that's more than enough for me. You have my fullest respect
Thanks for sharing. I had very similar experience getting of antidepressants and codeine. I never had the guts to share like you. Thanks
Thank you Kris; I can so relate! I’m week 10 or 11 off Pregabalin and can you so relate to what ur saying about post- Acute withdrawals - the acute severe anxiety over absolutely nothing and feeling that I was losing my mind; I was in tears several times a day over nothing. Listening to you I realise that a) I’m not alone and b) it WAS the medication
David I can’t get offff. 600mg if I don’t take them to my whole day. So illl😢😢😢 jususuut like oplods
@@peterdevaux4394 pregabs - the WD is just totally brutal - the insomnia, restless legs are horrible; but it's the feeling of that I've everything in my bones to feel guilty and ashamed about, intrusive thoughts....... I don't think Drs realise the harm these drugs cause! Lyrica survivors is a Facebook group I'm part of - dunno if that'd be any help? I've just said to myself that patience and persistence with this.
It took me years to quit - and I mean years; mustering up the courage to say "this has gotta be done" only to find it way too uncomfortable and distressing .
Hope ur better now
You're so strong!
Thank you!!
Thanks for help because of this video . Respect
Was prescribed this for 15 years daily , I am from the UK yes it is horrific I truly understand ya horrible medication drs need to really think before prescribing this 15 years I was so addicted
Withdrawals are horrendous
I am pleased for you you managed to get off it
Thanks for this vid , I’d bn wondering what people had went through when the stopped this shit drug. I had bn on it since 2013 taking between 100/200 mg a day some days more . I went cold turkey about 2 months ago and my life had literally fell apart, lost my girlfriend nearly lost my job , couldn’t think or write properly , had no idea how to organise jobs for the day where b4 I could organise the whole week. I went and cn my DR and she put me on antidepressants and anxiety tablets to help my brain cope but I don’t think it really helps just makes me more numb in the head. Anyway, I really didn’t think that a tablet could Fuk up someone’s head so much by not taking it!!
And to those who r going through it still, try and keep ur chin up , it will get better.
I’m so sorry to read this :( yes, I’m amazed my life wasn’t completely turned upside down - I must have been a nightmare to live with. Yes, you are right - it does get better x
Shhesh why not just stay on it?
I am going on 6 yrs of fentanyl/heroin/benzos. I still jerk. I will be laying down and my whole body will just jump. I cant control it. But you are absolutely correct in saying that PAWS is the worst part. Its literally like phantom pains that amputees have. And it seems to get worse around the time you usually used to use/take your meds. I never thought about tramadol. Ive had it, but i was doing much harsher stuff. It is schedule 4 narcotic in the US. The anxiety doesnt get better really either. I have panic attacks when i think im relaxed. They come out of nowhere. My drug use came from 6 major knee surgeries. It started innocently and became my worst nightmare. Im super proud of you!!!❤
Hannah, thanks for sharing! Sorry to read that - very relatable of course. The anxiety attacks out of NOWHERE are awful; I had one the other day, and was totally chill 5 minutes before 😭
Oh my goodness! The same thing happens to me. After I started using, my body will just jump suddenly in my sleep like a full body seizure or spasm. My heart will thump once at the same time when it happens.
can you try lyrica. i was having those jerks like you mentioned and lyrica stopped those. i was coming off benzos and methadone. i know lyrica totally stopped those and made me totally relaxed and i felt so much better.
@@daviddowns7552 Hydromorphon would be the best feeling, maybe could help with withdrawel too?
You need an ibogaine treatment
I got off it and use medical marijuana now. I prefer the cannabis. I can use as much or little as I like. Tramadol was usefuland helped me to be able to do the things I wanted to do, but needing to take more to get the relief was the first sign i was in trouble. Thanks for sharing this video.
Hey Todd - that’s great! I *wish* I’d noticed that warning sign early - power to you my friend!
Hi. Thank you so much for doing the video. I am going through that at the moment. I took some tramadol for 2.5 months at 50 to 75mg a day and ran out from the old script. I thought i could just taper off to a quarter the 2 last days without much side effect. But i have been off it 14 days now. The anxiety is terrible. I have fear coming for nowhere with formication on my chest and arm. I am on Lexapro as well. So the depression is not bad. It is the adrenaline surge at night and panic attack . I didn’t have any sleep last nights. I hope the withdrawal won't last too long.
How are you doing now? Are you back on them?
It seems a bit like benzos and what I went through! So glad you made it. The anxiety attacks are awful. You are in control!
That’s scary! Hope you’re through it now x
Thank you so much for sharing very helpful
I can relate, I’ve had 27 surgeries and in a lot of pain. I have an intrathecal pain pump into my spine it seems to help but I miss the days long ago
Thanks mate I'm right there with you.
Thanks Douglas - hope it’s as smooth as it can be :)
Thankyou! I have been on Tramadol for 10 years off and on prescribed heavily 8 x 50mg a day for pains due to Ehlers Danlos and migraines. It was a one stop cure all which I would sometimes take when I needed the energy to finish a project . Over Christmas I was given a smaller prescription which I believe may have been stolen. I went straight from 8 a day to 2 a day with no help. It’s 3 weeks in and I still have physical symptoms. Thanks for confirming this is normal. I didn’t have trainspotting level madness yet but I cant do much outside my 8 hour window of work. I am probably operating on 20 less IQ points than normal too so I’m concerned my creative work will be embarrassing. I will stay on 2 a day but do the final taper slowly.i have not had anxiety or depression but have no previous mental health issues so hoping my neurotransmitters form an orderly queue. Thanks again for your thorough video. It’s the most accurate one I’ve seen
even you are on 100 mg, it´s a high dose, withdrawals will come. taper to 50 at night for 4-7 days, but after that, sleepless nights (3 weeks).
I have taken tramadol for 2 years and I'm totally clear about 5 months and I'm felling better and I'm very stronger now .
Is that 5 months stopping Tramadol? Glad to hear you feel better!
They say Methadone is another way to make the withdrawall less traumatic,that you could have considered as well friend,but you are through it ,congrats you showed great strength and willpower and thank you for sharing! 💪👍
Have taken this off & on for years. Never had a hard time not taking it ever!
Yeah, everyone’s body reacts differently. I’m curious to know (if you don’t mind sharing) - how long do you take it for before stopping?
Bang on with this I experienced exactly the same as what your saying, suffer from major back pain doctors would only prescribe Zapain, I was getting tramadol of someone I new for two years every day, about 12 tablets a day 5 at a time, it got to the point were I wasn’t even taking them for my back pain anymore it was just to feel the effects and not feel rubbish, tried coming of them before lasted a week and started them again
Two months ago made the decision to fully stop them completely going from 12 tablets a day to 0, first month was hell feeling I’ll 0 motivation with having 4 kids was very hard I work as a landscaper so work was hell, respect I can relate to this allot mate ❤
Don’t miss laying in bed at night tired as hell and not being able to sleep shooting spasms in your body horrible!!
Thank you for sharing
Yeah, I went through that too. They gave it to me for bad knees- I was too young at the time for surgery so the doctor gave me pills. It took 6 month for me to feel better at all after quitting. I hated how I felt on it so I was motivated to quit but I had not a clue as to what I would go through- hell. My experience was a bit different but not much. Never Tramadol again. I took dilaudid after having my knees replaced. It was far easier to come off of than tramadol.
Kris I am just now watching your video and I just want to say thank you. I have been in between 150-200 mg a day for over 10 years due to rheumatoid arthritis and issues with my joints associated with it. I am an otherwise healthy and active 50 year old women. Last year around this time I had an acute episode of diverticulitis and had to have 8 inches of my colon removed. I am convinced it is from being on this drug for so many years. I also am tired of feeling exactly like you said- like dog crap around hour 4 when it starts to wear off. I noticed that I have to take them after about 4-5 hours even if I have no pain, just to get through the day. Anyways I decided to get myself off of this horrible medicine and I am on day 15 now. It has been rough. I was experiencing something called brain zaps for the first 10-12 days where I would actually hear zapping in my head and then feel light headed. This medicine is awful and I never want to take it again. Thanks for your encouragement I trust God will help me one day at a time. 🙏🏻
My family doctor put me on this shit after I told him I wasn’t taking oxy any more and quitting oxy cold turkey was easier than getting off this stuff. Getting off this was without a doubt the “ MOST DIFFICULT THING I’VE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE”
Do yourself a favour and ask your physician if there is an alternative to this terrible medication, and if not take the lowest therapeutic dose for the shortest period of time.
After being on Tramadol for 5 years when I spoke to my physician about this and told him I thought I was addicted to it and his response was” not addicted just dependant” and I found that if I was having a low pain day and forgot to take the dinner dose by 8:00 PM I was climbing the walls due to the start of withdrawal and the 6 weeks it took to taper off were the worst 6 weeks of my life.
Listen to what this guy is saying he knows exactly what he is talking about.
Thanks for the support - so sorry to read you had to go through that! 6 weeks is pretty good I guess! Hope you’re feeling better :)
@@KrisHalpin Kris: I am very sorry about your Tramadol journey, I’m 36 months out from my last Tramadol pill and my life is much better without opioids, luckily here in Canada medical marijuana is readily available and I use some edibles to deal with pain on a when and as needed basis without the spaciness and potential withdrawal from opioids. Stay positive and you’ll get through but never think it’s easy and the destination is worth the journey. Merry Christmas
@@waynemoore6279 that’s great! It’s a been a year now and I feel so much better. That’s great RE: Canada if that helps - wish I was there! Mainly cuz Raptors - WE THE NORTH!
Honestly I believe the US Government should force terrorists to take tramadol for 6 months and then use it as a torture device, make them cut down from like 300 mg a day to 50 mg a day, for a couple weeks, then back up to 200 mg a day for a week then cold turkey. That would be one hell of a torture program, I believe it would be more effective then waterboarding. Sad thing is, our Doctors are doing this to the public, torturing our citizens on a whim, leaving them out in the cold to suffer, suicide or go to heroin. Its a damn Shame Doctors are torturing citizens just for having had pain.
@@bkid1776 Tramadol doesn’t provide the relief that Oxy/ Morphine does so if you truly need the strength of the narcotics you will find the relief from Tramadol is likely insufficient, also it took me a few days to get past the oxy withdrawal( my choice as I couldn’t function mentally while on it) and honestly the pain was manageable with the Tramadol, so i guess I didn’t really need the narcotics, however the 6 weeks it took to taper off the Tramadol was the worst 6 weeks of my life. My real advise is take the lowest dose for the shortest period of time and remember your have to be your own advocate when dealing with the health care system. Good Luck
Tramadol was introduced to me as a far less addictive alternative to the oxycodone I was taking. I've never felt any opiate effects from tramadol so this news of withdrawal is surprising to me. Honestly, I have always thought of it as a prescription strength ibuprofen, and that is how it feels to take it which is nothing like the narcotics I took for many years so I didn't anticipate any of these issues.
Tramadol is nothing like Ibuprofen, it has the same addictive qualities that oxytocin has because they are both opioids. Take it from an old heroin addict with thirty years experience behind him, Tramadol ARE opioids and they are just as addictive as heroin, only heroin is more concentrated. I can only think you haven't done a handful of them at the same time, if you did you'd soon be getting a fine hit.
Yeah my doctor told me it was like a stronger Tylenol or Advil. That it was non addictive. That was bullshit. The SSRI part is the part that fucked me over. I didn’t know it had that. I tried SSRIs before and had issues. The opioid part was easy for me because it doesn’t get me high like most people. I got brain zaps like mild electrical shocks when I tried going cold turkey. I had to slowly wean off over two months.
You can get a class A high from Tramadol 150mg.
@@AirArtStudiosOfficial 150mg wouldn't be enough for me, I'm on 400mg per day and I often do up to fifteen 50mg tramadols with my methadone. I was very glad to see the message you left, it's nice to know there are people out there who know what they are talking about. Any friend of tramadol is a friend of mine.
@@davidwolstenholme6413 I meant someone who never took it before, I found it made me angry for an hour then totally high for at least 4 hrs. Sorry to hear you’re on so much. I took 400mg a day for years, 13 years of addiction and I’m on week 8 of being clean from it. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I´ve used it for over 10 years but haven't noticed anything like what you describe. I am empty and should have picked up more at the pharmacy a week ago, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Should have because of pain, but there´s no other reason for me to worry about. I use the liquid form with a pump, but that shouldn't make much of a difference. I´m sorry to hear people have such negative effects of such a helpful drug.
Made it hard to drive a car for at least two weeks I kept singing the lyrics “I can feel the wheel but I can’t steer”
Today is my 3 day of withdrawal and am depressed as f.... but i got this am to old to be depressed ,thanks for the video
Hey! Sending hugs - it’s gonna be bumpy, but it’s possible!
Tramadol is a pretty weak pain killer but taking a lot of it can cause insane withdrawals
Yep! It’s not even super effective but the withdrawals were brutal
The thing with tramadol is that although it’s a weaker opioid (on par with codeine ) It acts as an opioid and an antidepressant, so you end up experiencing a duel drug withdrawal.
I preferred propoxyphene napsylate(but fda took it off the damn market)supposedly for certain health issues......ARGH!...That's when they put me on $hitty samples of (C)ramadol:::::::groan::::::;;;What a joke pain control wise.....
Gosh I get it. I am on Tramidol 10 yrs. clonazapam 25 yrs. 've had two major heart attacks on top of that. I have decided not to get off because it will kill me at this point. I have hellish panic attacks etc. my BP goes off the charts,. The DRs. know nothing and I consider shooting myself alot. I am so glad your still young and your body could handle the shaking down.😵
Wake up every day and find one thing worth living for that day. Tomorrow find one more thing… people love you, your life matters.
Been taking it for over 20 yrs. Never had an urge to abuse it. It helps with sciatic, bursitis and cervical stenosis. It’s stopped me to avoid surgery for 20 years.
That’s good if it works for you!
That’s fair enough but if you stopped you would go though the same withdrawls too regardless
I did go off of it for 2 weeks and absolutely no withdrawal, none, zip, zilch.
@@soonerprincess2903 that’s crazy
@@AirArtStudiosOfficial NOBODY'S organism reacts exactly the same to drugs as the next person's - it's a freaking Russian Roulette when we take our medicines
I’m five weeks off now and in PAWS. It’s the crying almost daily and the depression with absolutely no energy to do anything that’s getting to me, and the aching body that can hardly climb stairs. Also, a list of other symptoms too, oh, and the sneezing still persists daily!
It’s a long road ahead 😢
I am on 7 weeks off it ,and still running nose aching , no energy etc, Roll on a year and never trust the medical profession again. Ten years on Tramadol, no warnings given
Can I ask if you’re feeling better yet? And if so how long it took to start to feel better? Thank you ❤
I am going through trying to get off tramadol right now. I'm tapering still horrific experience. Do you take anything presently for your pain? Have you ever tried CBD oil? If so does it work? Thank you for your video. Be blessed.
well done bro
Cheers for sharing.
I've been taking 300mg a day for around 7yrs, - recently decided to start cutting down.
This knowledge will help a lot, - Thanks again.
Much love.
what it feels like in 300mg ?
i was taking 600mg everyday but am now 2 months clean
How has it been? How was the recovery back to normal and how long did it take? Ive been taking about 300 to 400 mg a day for the last 3 months. I dont want to take it anymore
i went to rehab so yah
am now a recovered addict
you can do it bro
I took Ibogaine in Thailand to get off it (i have a vid of the experience). I managed to stay clean for over a year until my back pain was too much and had to get back on them. 16 years and i'm more concerned for my liver more than anything. I can't see my self getting off them any time soon, but we will see!
Where is the video?
i’m at 50mg 3 times a day - doctors dont understand the problems it causes. My next stage is 50mg twice a day! I want rid as soon as possible. This video and these comments just helps to motivate me even more
Stay strong - it gets better, I promise!
I have been tapering off tramadol for a while & managed to get down to a 50mg tab in the morning, & 1 later in the afternoon, slow release tabs. I just can't seem to get off these last 2. its that feeling so shit in the morning & then that other big dip late afternoon. I'm going to keep trying however. Thanks for sharing
I feel you! The last two is hard… you’ve done amazingly well to get this far!
It was like discontinuing Effexor cold turkey. I had the brain zaps and increased anxiety.
I feel for you. I have been on Tramadol for 8 years, But I only do 2 at nite and maybe 2 more in 1 day if my knees and ankles need it. I have 2 bad knees and 2 bad ankles. But not I getting this thing of my leg wants to jump or shack, If I miss it at nite by more them 2 hrs my nite is going to a long even if I take it late.
I have just gone into my second week after stopping and been through all of the horrible cold turkey that I wouldn't wish on anyone.
I ran out of Tramadol over the Xmas period and the pharmacy was closed so at that point I decided to get of it.
Slowly feeling better after been on it for ten years taking eight a day.
It is the most horrible drug around !!
Hang in there! Those first couple of weeks are awful, but you’ve done it!
@@KrisHalpin thanks Kris...its been hellish but I am determined.
@@alvingutowski2485 hi, how are you doing now?
i've been on tramadol for a month, i stopped taking 6-8 tablets a day due to stomach issues, i've been so unwell taking 2 a day max, this has made things very clear, i'm stopping this shit today, i would rather be in pain than go through the "illness" i've had over the last week... I thought i had fucking covid...
thanks, i'm done with this shit, i'll sit in pain until my surgery.
Oh I’m so sorry to read this… yes, it’s a messed up drug! Hope you find some relief before your surgery x
@@KrisHalpin thanks mate, this video has saved me from something much worse than the ongoing pain i'm suffering with, probably in for another rough week now i'm stopping completely but i'm hoping since i've only taken it for 1 month rather than 5-15 years like i've seen from the people in your comments section I will not get such a bad set of withdrawals.
thanks again, all the best.
Has anyone experienced liver problems with taking Tramadol? Thank you Kris, great video on a very important topic.
I was on tramadol for years and then it started to make me dizzy. The minor pain relief I got wasn’t worth it so I tried to quit. I had taken Vicodin for a year after a bad injury and had no withdrawals. I figured I would go cold like I did with Vicodin. I got sever brain zaps like I was being electrocuted. I had to cut 1/4 tablet a week until done. The opioid part wasn’t the issue, it was the SSRI part that caused the issue. I never felt sick, it just messed with my brain. It took a bit for the serotonin to balance back out.
Hey Ed! This is so relatable - it’s weird how side effects can change! And yes the SSRI part seems to be the source of the real hard withdrawal
i was given tramadol 50mg today instead of oxycodone 5mg or percocet. im really scared to take it because it has snri and doesnt effect delta kappa and mu just mu receptor is it even going to help like oxycodone 5mg or should i not take it im on suboxone and theyre switching me to tramadol
Well done. You fought hard, and being a contrary and stubborn SOB (no offence intended) was an asset. I take prescription Tramadol, and one time just before a holiday, was put in a situation where I either bought it as a private patient, or couldn’t have it before departure. I had just enough so went on holiday. Then an Icelandic volcano blew its top and we had to stat another week! The doctor over there wanted $200 US to get me 30 tablets or so! I toughed it out. My own Ankylosing Spondylitis, can vary with stress levels, and cold damp weather. So my only observation is that the last 12 months have been mild weather in the UK. This will affect arthritic sufferers like me, in their ability to take this on. This obs has no bearing on your extraordinary feat, however…You have my respect and you must have noticed the brothers running a pharma company flogging opioids in the US, are now being personally sued, as a Judge ruled it was legitimate to do so. You have spoken well for a couple of hundred million people. No mean feat. Take care and have a stubborn 2022 !
HAHA! None taken! It’s funny you mention weather, I’m gonna talk about that in the next video… I made a big mistake doing this in winter, I now think. That must have been tough touching it out! Power to you sir!
I WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING YOU WENT THROUGH. TRAMADOL WITHDRAWALS ARE HARD. I WAS ADDICTED TO TRAMADOL FOR A LITTLE OVER 20 YEARS.
How did you finally get off? Anything will help, I'm so desperate.
How are you doing now?
Have you taken Suboxone for the addiction?
@@desireedesenna9673 no methadon is a good program I take 115mgs and I take one dose and don't have to take a dose for 2days I can go with out
5-HTP has helped me compensate for not having the SSRI effects of Tramadol while quitting. Compression shorts can help some with restless leg.
Why did you stop? How do you deal with chronic pain now? I’m on 200 ER since 2013 and hate dealing with prescriptions. I have orthostatic tremors too like Parkinson’s and constipation. Any advice?
I understand your journey have been on this medication since 1998 is it better than Oxycontin or real opioid use for me yes. I take the max dose and I do try to cut back it really only takes the edge off of my pain but I'm not willing to change to something stronger and more addictive. Bad enough I'm on this. Pain is one of those things you really can't explain to someone that doesn't deal with it daily. Good luck with your issues I'll be on this till death but I'm ok with that.
I was going to quit until I heard your story 😅 post acute withdrawal!? I need to get off the stuff bad
Hey! I’m uploading some tips (and some things that didn’t work!) at the weekend - yeah PAWS doesn’t f’ck around! But it is possible :)
I'm 34 days into tapering from 200mg a day to 10mg a day. I was on tramadol for 3 years. I have muscle pain every day, especially in my legs and back. I thought that this dose is pretty low, but my body has developed a serious addiction. I hope that my pain will go away. I had 3 days with almost no pain, but then it started again. I have noticed that vegan food makes me feel better, and also if I avoid spicy food.
Just watched this, I had been on it for 18 years. I was up to 6 pills a day... If I missed just one dose. I woukd get chills, diarrhea, sweating, and I would jerk uncontrollably. I didn't want to be a slave to the pill.. Then last year I had been slowly weening myself off I was down to only two pills a day. And finally I stopped. But. When I watched this. I can totally relate....
You actually did it the right way man, congrats ! One medication that can help stop cravings, is baclofen or you can try vivitrol to block your opioid receptors, that would make sure you will not slip up or take Tramadol again, if your on vivitrol then the tramadol would not work, be totally blocked.
Appreciated 👍
Iv been on tramadol for years but I’m slowly weening myself off now but I’m goin to get CBD oil to help with the withdrawals gradually. When I first got put on tramadol the doctors was overdosing me at first then they cut it in half immediately and my body felt like hammered hell . So now I’m cutting it down gradually to non soon .
That’s a good plan! Having your dose cut in half must have been brutal :(
Been taking it for a decade now if I run out before a new script it’s absolute misery until refill day.
It's a synthetic opiate it used to be easy to get but not so much anymore and yes it's hard to get off some what but I'm hard core
Stay sober good luck GOD BLESS
thank you
Ya I been taking them since it first came out for my lower back now my neck. And now nerve damage
I have taken Tramadol on and off for years. Never had any withdrawal symptoms. Chronic pain sometimes abates by itself. I've had back pain for years but I think the lack of stress after I retired, played a big part in mitigating pain relief.
Whatever
Count yourself lucky my friend. Withdrawl is a nightmare.
i am aguitarist like you and going through same thing. I am in bournemouth
Thats heroic. Tramadol is a nightmare
I quit tramadol 2 weeks ago without tapering off and it was almost unbearable, I was taking 300 mg a day for 4 months for back pain, still getting some wired stuff going on in my head lol
Thanks for that Steven - solidarity! It’s unbelievable that there are people in the comments saying that withdrawal doesn’t even exist, and it’s easy to stop. Thanks for sharing, glad you’re getting through it 💪
@@KrisHalpin thanks for your reply, it was one of the hardest things that I've ever done, I can't seem to get back to the person I was before, i thought after a week I would be fine, but I have a constant anxiety feeling and it's really getting me down, I know I will get through the other side but I don't know how long it will last!
Sorry to hear about your withdrawal symptoms! I am going to Tijuana Mexico in a year and I have to stop smoking WEED THC mainly for the trip! I'll start a CBD oil and vaping as well as the Legal Lean! Natural ingredients! I'll buy the uh CBD Inhaler in MEXICO! Can't wait! Again I am staying away from this opioid
I have a serious spinal injury and autoimmune disorders. I've been taking 2-2 1/2 50 mg tablets each day. It's less intoxicating than hydrocodone or other opiates but it's been very helpful. It also has a slower up and down than other meds and has been really helpful in keeping me moving. Why didn't they give you meds (diazepam) to help you off what seems like an addiction?
That’s great if it’s working for you. It was all handled super badly to be honest; I guess doing this in a pandemic was an obvious error 🙃
My doctor is refusing to continue to dish out my tramadol but I've never abused it, I have only taken 2 per day for the past 3 years...will I have bad withdrawals or will it not be that bad cause I only took 2 per day, help please
Hi! Sorry to hear that! 2 is definitely not too bad, have a look at my other video for some strategies to get through withdrawal - good luck!
I have a wisdom tooth that is sitting in a nerve in my jaw, horrible pain was in emergency department it got that bad and was infected, got antibiotics and also tramadol for the pain. I had ONE 50g tablet last night… I was up ALL night cleaning my house and I was like high and not in pain at all in my whole body it was great, I didn’t sleep at all was awake over 24 hours, finally the next day around lunch I got an hour or two sleep.
Fast forward pain got worse took one more now today hours later it’s not night time and I have felt sick all day and nausea, etc 😩
Hey! Thanks for sharing - Tram is a wild ride for sure! Sounds like you have a short script and for a good reason though 👍
@@KrisHalpin yeh hopefully I can wean off it easy! Had horrible back pain growing up my t5 bone near tail bone is buggered, got tramadol from that when I was younger it’s quiet addictive and I always turned to it and the withdrawal phase is the worst. Hoping this time will be okay as it 50g not 200
I was just taken off of Tapentadol and put onto 350mg daily of Tramadol as a less powerful alternative to tapentadol but now I’m starting to think this was a bad choice. It may be weaker but it’s weird in its action
I'm 12 hours in detoxing from tramadol. After months of chronic pain they finally stepped me down to tramadol. After a year I just want off of it. I am scared,but I want my life back. My surgery in November was successful and I dont need them anymore. Scared to death and anixety is setting in. But I have to do it. I can do it right?
Hi Mariah! Thank you for sharing, sorry to hear that - it’s very tough at the start. You can do it! Here’s some of my tips, and some of the things I got wrong (some of which won’t help you now I know!) but maybe there’s something in there that helps - solidarity x How I Got Through Tramadol Withdrawal (And What I Wish I'd Done Differently)
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Been on them since 2007. 🥺 terrified to quit them. Any and all advise or experiences would be helpful. I want to stop taking them. Has anyone had any issues with their pancreas?
I’ve been in this for 5 years! When I want to stop using it I feel like I’m gonna die. I can’t and I feel annoyed for it. I buy it angry with me because I don’t want to but my body ask for it. It’s good to know that is possible stop tramadol. Hope one day I can do it too. Need to release
@Living Nightmare you still taking it?
@Living Nightmare how did you do?
@@carlosm5515 hi did you wean off it like take a lowest dose on 1 day every other day or can you tell me your approach that worked for you with out the withdrawal symptoms. I’ve been on tramadol for over 5 yrs I want my life back thank you
@@rayramos2278 I Didn’t try to leave for now. Because I felt bad. But I want too
Just use KRATOM In small doses it will make you feel normal until the tramadol is out of your system about two weeks then just stop taking everything. They literally fit the opiate locks in the braiN. So as far as the brain knows it may as well be an opiate and you will feel the relief instantly
was on tram for 9 years 400mg every day then out of the blue the dr stopped it .
i had to taper off on my last 30 pack.
the brain zaps couldn't sit still no sleep felt like i had the flu 3/4 weeks of hell .
Oh, wow. That’s awful! I’d have been terrified if it was forced on me like that - hope you’re doing okay!
@@KrisHalpin i was on it for pain after a motorcycle crash
lots of broken bones,but never once was i told it could be addictive
my world revolved a round the dam things
fine now,off them for about 10 years
glad your feeling better with out them
I will be honest, i have been taking tramadol unsubscibed for 3 years, i started taking it for my depression & panic attacks, this worked absolutely brilliant for me but now i have become dependent/addicted to them & i really want to come of them now & see how life would be without them, but my worry is if i come off them will my depression return & with the symptoms you describe i fear it would be worse if i came off them, i do feel sometimes "well they help me get on with my life" so what is the problem with just staying on them, i would rather feel good than feel like shit, i only take 4-6 a day, weirdly they make actually get of my backside an do stuff with my life than sit there feeling sorry for myself!
I have been taking tramadol for about 5 years now,just took some before making this comments,I really wish to stop it,I can't go on a day without taking this bullshit,is there any helpful medication I can take for a wildral symptoms ?
I wants to stop being controlled by some pills,tears 😭
Try Hemp
Daily use is no different from heron addiction.possibly worse because of the anti depressant efffect.WELL DONE .LUV TO AND YOURS .35 years on and off opiates.months later the depression kick s in .
Thank you! Yes, the creeping depression is the worst
Tramadol is hell, was using it for the past few weeks for a few days, then a few days not. And now since the last come off, i couldnt sleep for 2 days, had burning body sensations, still have a bit and feel agitated. Im off now since Sunday, 5 days already. I dont want to know what people go through who take this for many months or years.
Tramadol can absolutely be just as addictive as any other opioid. It has a reputation of being mild, but that's not the case for many people. It's one of those drugs that has a much stronger effect in some people than others, I believe because it's a "prodrug" meaning your body has to break it down into its active form, and some people have more of the enzyme(s) required to do so than others. It's my understanding this is why the effects can vary so much from person to person. For me, it was quite effective and yes induced full blown unbearable withdrawals. I used to take like 12-15 50mg tabs a day
People seem to have varied experiences with Tramadol. I have had it prescribed for severe arthritis pain for the past five or six years. The pain relief is a game-changer in terms of getting around and having a life and being able to sleep at night. No side effects aside from some mild nausea and constipation, easily dealt with. The prescription is for 50 mg up to 4X a day, but I only take three pills on most days. One at night to get to sleep, another when I wake up with pain in the wee hours of the morning, a third to get me going in the morning. Once the day is under way, I don't need it again until bedtime. I know that I'm dependent on it, and withdrawal signs set in, including depression, if I don't have it for a day or two. On the other hand, there doesn't seem to be any down side to taking it as long as I take it. My sister has had pretty much the same experience with it, so maybe it's a genetic thing.
Hey Annie! Thanks for sharing - glad to hear a positive experience. It certainly helped me a lot in the short term, so I guess it’s strange that my experience changed over the years. I think I metabolised it very fast, cuz the beginnings of withdrawal kicking in was a daily occurrence. If it’s working for you, great! Good luck :)
Hi Annie. Great to hear how you are managing. I have been taking Tramacet for about 6 years for arthritis and def a big help but wears off in the late afternoon and don’t want to rely on drugs as not to take any more till the morning. I take as soon as I wake up sometimes 4 or 5 am then lie in bed for about half an hour for it to kick in. Sometimes it wears off quicker and I really feel terrible. For someone who has always had a very active life this is lousy. Only way is to get rid of my arthritis 🥴🥴. Hope you doing ok.
@@grahamleigh8398 Do you tried Boron, or Hemp Products?
How do you control your pain now? I’ve been on Tramadol for 2 decades now (in addition to a cocktail of other opiates and non-narcotic pain relief meds.) My docs have been asking me to stop taking the Tramadol for about 15 years. I’ve tried. But I’m back up to my highest dose again. I live in a state of chronic pain. I’d love to get rid of my Tramadol and all the other opiates, but how will I control my pain. That frightens me.
I’d like to know too. I had back surgery and have chronic pain but am tired of being on 200 ER dose. I want off but if I miss a dose I hurt like hell.
I had a appointment for the pain clinic they think practicing mindfulness, having a massage, yoga etc will. Help pain, it’s doesn’t truth is some of us need pain medication to function, they wouldn’t tell someone with cancerous pain just practice “mindfulness”
Why don't use Cannabis? It's Perfect for that
I am taking it now 200mg a day since 2 days
The withdrawal symptons you talk about , l felt like that all the time being sober
Its the reason l tried it in the first place, its helping so good atm
Thats why l am started taking it
To cure my depression and chronic anxiety
Felt like losing my mind on a daily basis.
with tramadol l just feel so relaxed
How long until it causes addiction you think?
Hey! Well 200mg is definitely better than where I started. And it can be really helpful for depression. If I’d known what I know now I’d have periodically lowered my dose (sometimes called a drug holiday). If it’s helping you then great! My opinion is that it’s a short term solution, but take it one step at a time. Good luck! X
@@KrisHalpin yeah man l’m a novice, your story sounds really horrible bro , glad you got through it
200 isnt alot scared as hell for addiction though
I am on 200 slow release for chronic pain (I have had multiple surgeries). I am monitored by pain doctors. I have some problems with sleep, I get up very early, and am more talkative than usual. The chronic pain was disabling but I do not want to be in a wheelchair again. I am considering being monitored going to 100. Mgs and going to CBD/Hemp in combination. I believe it is a competent drug if anxiety levels, seretonin levels, heart rate, breathing, MUST BE CHECKED. Hard core opioids will kill you. I’ve see too many deaths in the pain many of us with botched surgeries have been in.
I have Cerebral Palsy also. My pain is from the arthritis from how I walk. I have it in my knees, and spine. I'm prescribed 1 50mg twice a day. I usually only need one dose. I'm so torn about taking it. If I don't take it I can barely function physically. I've noticed withdrawals if I skip two or three days. I wish they could come up with a pain medication that works that's not addictive.
KRATOM it is a natural plant that mimics the opioid receptors in the brain and works so well the brain doesn't know the difference. It is a lot safer being all natural the red vein version helps with pain the most it is actually used for heroin addicts to detox and it works like a charm. But it can be addictive like anything else, use it in moderation and it is as safe as marijuana nobody ever dies from KRaTOM. Unfortunately the government is already trying to regulat it but for right now you can find it locally easily
I’m three hours into my detox and I’m completely fine :o EDIT: 10 hours in and still zero withdrawal effects? what is going on? how come am I not feeling any different?
Can you tell me more about that sensation you had like your muscles are moving over your bones , please? I have something like that but can't google anything of the sort. What I feel is like my legs are ever so slightly moving, like sliding or rocking, like sliding from an equilibrium position or sometimes like rocking in a boat. I think it has something to do with the hundreds of mini muscle twitches I get in the legs which give the moving sensation but I'm not sure. I'd like to think it's the withdrawal and it will go away. I was taking a much smaller dose than you and overall my withdrawal is much milder. I'm in week 3.
Hey! Sorry to read you’re going through this - it’s really unpleasant :( it does thankfully calm down, a weighted blanket (or just a pile of laundry) can help with getting to sleep
@@KrisHalpin Thanks for replying. Would you say that you experienced what I describe above? I just need to rassure myself it is from the withdrawal.
@@EvaPev yeah definitely, it’s such a weird and unpleasant sensation!
@@KrisHalpin Thank you. I won't freak out it's MS or ALS then. Your video was very helpful thank you for making it.
@@EvaPev ah yes that’s exactly what I was thinking! It’s very scary but it will get better x
The problem is they don't write perception other than what they give u if u had to take extra fall short then u suffer
Thanks for this. I've recently realised my girlfriend is addicted to tramadol. As soon as I suggested rehab she blocked me on all socials and my phone 🤷🏼
I have M.D. and had a tumor removed from my right L5 nerve root . I was on the fentanyl patch for 12 years and did what you just did. SUCKED! That was 6 years ago. So when a Doc put me on Tramadol at the beginning of the pandemic for more back pain without investigating the cause, I flipped out, and searched for a doc who would. Four months ago I found that doc. So far they have found 7 degenerated disks between my cervical and lumbar spine. So. Far. And I was Off the Tramadol for a Much Less Frightening and much more Useful medication. Did I mention I can have a Lethal Reaction to SSRIs and have ended up comatose on 3 separate occasions because of them, and have gone into serotonin storm on another 3 occasions. Yea, bad news. leaving tramadol behind, for me over Christmas, best sucky Christmas ever.
Oh, wow. That sounds tough. Thanks for sharing x fentanyl patch must have been really tough to come off x
@@KrisHalpin It was two weeks of Absolute Life sucking Shit. I went off on my own, something I do not recommend. I was Sick as a dog. But my foster daughter and her little girl were moving in and I Could Not afford to have those patches in the house with them there. So it was worth it. I had plenty of aftermath once the Actual patches were gone, but I didn't care at the time, my homeless kids had a place to stay , so that was my focus. The Tramadol this time though, Dear God, much lower dosage, and the aftermath is it's own hellacious.
Tramadol and SSRI meds should never be taken together. There's a great chance of serotonin syndrome with these two meds. Also never take Baclofen and Tramadol together. It's amazing how many doctors and pharmacists don't know this .
@@vivavita3769 Yeah I argued with my doctors about serotonin syndrome but they were like “oh that’s very rare…” - I did not know Baclofen should be avoided though - I took both for years 🤦♂️
@@KrisHalpin if you took them without problems, you're probably not prone to the side effects. I wasn't so fortunate.l know pharmacists who won't fill scripts for these meds when taken together.