I am glad to have found this message board and hope to get some support.
For the past 2 years I have been popping Tramadol like it is candy. I have already taken 10 pills today. I get them from various doctors and internet pharmacies.
I don't have a job; my husband works and my life revolves around eating Tramadol like they are M&M's. My husband found out about this about a year ago and has tried everything to help me stop but I can't. I can't live my life sober; I have to be in a Tramadol stupor to live.
What should I do? I know this drug is probably tearing apart my insides I can't imagine how high my liver enzymes are.
I also don't get withdrawals when i don't take tramadol. It's weird.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Slave
Slave-Welcome to the board.
I think Tramadol might be a little more dangerous to detox from than other opiates so you might need to be tapered.
It was not my drug but there are those on here who could give you some more insight.
Stick around and some others will post.
I think Tramadol might be a little more dangerous to detox from than other opiates so you might need to be tapered.
It was not my drug but there are those on here who could give you some more insight.
Stick around and some others will post.
Slave-
First off, I want to welcome you here. This board is a great place, full of encouragment, and most all of us here, have been addicted to one type of pain pill or another, so know what you are going through.
A poster here, "MollyJean" is very knowlegable about Tramadol, and I will let her know about your post , She will be back around this afternoon, and is great help.
Hang in there, and keep posting, It really does help.
How many per day are you taking now? and for how long?
Knowing this will help a great deal, as far as what type of detox you will need (tapering, cold turkey, rehab, etc.)
Hang in there. I will send MJ your way. She is so sweet and has helped me a great deal.
You will also want to be seen by a physician, who can help you with tapering or coming off opiates.
Hugs.
edit to add: Tim, I agree, dosent cold turkey off Tramadol cause a possibility of seizures?
First off, I want to welcome you here. This board is a great place, full of encouragment, and most all of us here, have been addicted to one type of pain pill or another, so know what you are going through.
A poster here, "MollyJean" is very knowlegable about Tramadol, and I will let her know about your post , She will be back around this afternoon, and is great help.
Hang in there, and keep posting, It really does help.
How many per day are you taking now? and for how long?
Knowing this will help a great deal, as far as what type of detox you will need (tapering, cold turkey, rehab, etc.)
Hang in there. I will send MJ your way. She is so sweet and has helped me a great deal.
You will also want to be seen by a physician, who can help you with tapering or coming off opiates.
Hugs.
edit to add: Tim, I agree, dosent cold turkey off Tramadol cause a possibility of seizures?
Slave,
Welcome to the board. I'm afraid I know nothing about Tramadol but someone will come on soon with their experience.
I wouldn't recommend to anyone that they try to get clean on their own. Is there anyone you can talk to -- therapist, minister, doctor, NA meetings? Addiction is a disease not a moral condition and if shame keeps you silent, the disease might just kill you.
Breathe.
Gina
BTW, the more you are comfortable telling us about your situation on this board, the better information people can give you. There are some wonderful folks here. Certainly they saved my life.
Welcome to the board. I'm afraid I know nothing about Tramadol but someone will come on soon with their experience.
I wouldn't recommend to anyone that they try to get clean on their own. Is there anyone you can talk to -- therapist, minister, doctor, NA meetings? Addiction is a disease not a moral condition and if shame keeps you silent, the disease might just kill you.
Breathe.
Gina
BTW, the more you are comfortable telling us about your situation on this board, the better information people can give you. There are some wonderful folks here. Certainly they saved my life.
slave............
welcome to the board...........
there is a poster here that was also addicted to ultram..........
i pray she comes, she has a wonderful testimony.........
please please keep posting and you will gain so much knowledge.........
thumper
welcome to the board...........
there is a poster here that was also addicted to ultram..........
i pray she comes, she has a wonderful testimony.........
please please keep posting and you will gain so much knowledge.........
thumper
Welcome...the first step is to admit that you are powerless and that you want to stop. From your description it sounds like you no longer want to be a slave to tramadol. I have never taken it personally...but from what I understand the detox should monitored by health professionals....could be seizures...good luck someone should be along soon with great advice.....
First thing that I would do is to cut off all your resources...if you are buying off the Internet from multiple sites...you are in grave danger. DEA....is cracking down hard on these sights and many have been arrested and convicted of very serious crimes that could effect the rest of your life!
Glad your here...keep posting!
p.s.....not sure why you don't suffer w/d....but I would count that as a blessing! Take back your life...today!
First thing that I would do is to cut off all your resources...if you are buying off the Internet from multiple sites...you are in grave danger. DEA....is cracking down hard on these sights and many have been arrested and convicted of very serious crimes that could effect the rest of your life!
Glad your here...keep posting!
p.s.....not sure why you don't suffer w/d....but I would count that as a blessing! Take back your life...today!
what is tramadol, ive huerd of it, but i thot it was not a opit, and i did,ent think you could get hooked on it, karen
Karen it has opiate properties in it & is HIGLY addictive though ythey say its..."habit forming"I was a slave to this for 3 years & Im so greatful Im off that stuff.
To the new poster...Ive been working all wek but Id very much like to help if I can,.I will be back on Monday morning on the Goos & hope we can talk....
molly
To the new poster...Ive been working all wek but Id very much like to help if I can,.I will be back on Monday morning on the Goos & hope we can talk....
molly
Hello! Well I was the other one here addicted to Tramadol. Our stories are VERY similar!!!!I was on it for close to 3 years. Got it from the internet. YOu can read my story if you just do a search on my name in the message boards. I went for a 48 hrs detox in October. I had already done close to 48 hrs on my own at home before checking myself in. I am a stay @ home mom so I was at home with a bottle of pills each day, too. THe most I took was 6 pills at a time and I did it right a dinner time each nite.
I have to say that you are lucky if you are not having withdrawls. It took about 30 hours before my withdrawl kicked in after my last Tramadol on 10/7/06. Then it came on like gangbusters. I am very thankful that I never had a seizure especially since I have epilepsy (due to head trauma).
My best suggestion would be to go talk to someone. I know it is hard because I hid my addiction for close to 3 yrs. But once you get some ppl on your side for support it gets easier. ANd God Bless your Hubby for his support/love. Mine was a guardian angel thru my recovery. BUT..... know that you may need more help than him just "loving you" and "supporting you". HIs love and support may be your strength, but you may need professional help to get you thru the physical pain of withdrawl.
I will help you all I can, so write back!
I have to say that you are lucky if you are not having withdrawls. It took about 30 hours before my withdrawl kicked in after my last Tramadol on 10/7/06. Then it came on like gangbusters. I am very thankful that I never had a seizure especially since I have epilepsy (due to head trauma).
My best suggestion would be to go talk to someone. I know it is hard because I hid my addiction for close to 3 yrs. But once you get some ppl on your side for support it gets easier. ANd God Bless your Hubby for his support/love. Mine was a guardian angel thru my recovery. BUT..... know that you may need more help than him just "loving you" and "supporting you". HIs love and support may be your strength, but you may need professional help to get you thru the physical pain of withdrawl.
I will help you all I can, so write back!
