I have been on the pain medication Tramadol for the better part of 6 months. I was taking more than prescribed at times to achieve the same level of pain relief. I admit, I liked the little energy boost and the general happy feeling it gave me. Not until recently did my taking this drug become a problem. I have stopped taking them completely. I found that I could not quit thinking about taking them, so I flushed the remainder of the bottle. I have to say, I have never felt this depressed, nor have I ever experienced physical pain such as withdrawal. Any doctors out there, or people with the same experience that can tell me how long I can expect the agony of withdrawal symptoms to continue ? I would really appreciate some feedback. Thank you in advance for your time.
2006-12-17 11:06:47 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
My best guess (and that is all that it is), would be a month of withdrawls.
My very best friend is hopelessly addicted to the tramidol as well. She had major forearm surgery, and she is very much in agony. But, like you, she can't quit thinking about taking them. Not to make lite of her pain, by any stretch; she does hurt. She goes out of her mind trying to get more, just to stop her pain. Constant cold sweats, mood swings, and the compulsive drive for more.
It breaks my f#%&ing heart!!
Atleast you know you have a problem.
I too, would love to have some feedback in this.
Please email me with anything.
2006-12-17 11:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by front_up_evol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took tramadol and never felt anything from the stuff. I don't see how you can become addicted to a non narcotic medication unless it's psychological? Sorry, it did nothing for me, no pain relief or good feelings from it for me. Can't help. Maybe you should have kept them and weaned yourself off if that was a problem for you. Some people get addicted to anything so you may just have an addictive personality and I don't think that is helped by too much. Maybe just get busy doing something positive and take your mind off your problem that really isn't a problem and help someone that really does have one. Help someone else. Good luck.
2006-12-17 11:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
you should see a professional about this
i am glad tha t you stopped
but your dr could have taken you off of them slowly and not so
severe withdrawal symptoms
best of luck to you
2006-12-17 11:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋