- Chasing Vicodin So Frustrating........ 5th January 2006
... pain prescription ! I, too, am tapering to kick a tramadol habit -
so we can keep each other motivated if you...
- withdrawal symptoms 28th December 2005
... Tramadol greatly reduces the withdrawl....
- Team Buzz 15th December 2005
... last night? How is your back pain doing? I hope the tramadol is still working for you.
Phil - Haven't heard...
... I told her everything she was the one that gave me tramadol for my back pain. She knows about my history, and...
- i'm addicted to ultram 14th December 2005
... potential for siezures.
By the way...it's also called Tramadol ...
Angel :)...
... Ultram (or Tramadol , the generic version) is a non-narcotic BUT it binds...
... I know the withdrawls from Tramadol are nasty. But the biggest fear is depression. Right...
... Tramadol (ultram) just became available here in Canada and...
- ShameandPain ... 14th December 2005
... I read your recent post about your tramadol taper and have been checking the board to see how ... recovery for 17 years+. I am currently on a low dose of tramadol 100-150 mg daily for pain incurred during radiation ... feeling of dependance that seems to go along with use of tramadol . I cheer you on and would love to know how you are...
... try not to let that controlled-dose of prescribed Tramadol , that has helped you with your pain (and your mental ... not to feel guilty that I take it! (Like you with Tramadol !)
Have a wonderful holiday season, Ellen (and everyone...
... there with little relief.) I have always taken less Tramadol than my doctor prescribes for me; (up to 2 1/2 from...
- Quiet today.... 13th December 2005
... if the back and body aches get too bad you have the Tramadol now...don't be afraid to use it when you really need...
... will feel better but its definitley not the flu. the Tramadol will help with the W/D'S but it does not take them...
- Slid a little bit 12th December 2005
... The rest of your percs right? Not the tramadol ? How many did you even have left? Well, you had...
- 19/M Addicted to OxyContin 7th December 2005
... Soon im gonna have Tramadol , and am going to be tapering with that, hope it helps...
... bshea - Why is the tramadol being prescribed? I am somewhat concerened about ... that for you because I have heard that tramadol can be just as addictive as the oxy etc... and some ... have even said that quitting the tramadol and it's w/d symptoms can actually be WORSE than going ... s. So just be very, very, very, careful with the tramadol and be absolutely sure that you need it before taking...
- Good Morning... 6th December 2005
... everyone?
Dale - How are you this morning? Is the tramadol still helping your back pain? How is the taper going ... you decide on that at all? I know you said that the tramadol seemed to be helping your w/d, is that still working...
... I feel good, I am adjusting to the taper fine, the Tramadol is keeping the pain in check so everything is good...
... Maybe Dale...but are you taking any of the Tramadol for your back? If so that is probably holding off...
... I do have some crackers. I have taken a couple of tramadol today. It was just that when I do take a perc I don...
... Does the Tramadol make me not clean, if I make it all day without ...
... back pain. And if you are getting no buzz off the tramadol it doesn't seem like you would be taking it for any...
... progress! Also, I do know from experience that the Tramadol will keep the w/d's at bay. I am sure that you will...
... I have not taken any tramadol either...
... just so great Dale. And you haven't had to take any tramadol either? That is even better!
Wow. I am just...
... Well I just did take a tramadol , after fooling with the comp for a bit my back started...
... Dale - There is nothing wrong with taking the tramadol for your pain. That is what it is there for. When ... today. Definitely stay on top of your pain with the tramadol . And if you are not getting a buzz off of it then...
- Offical Diagosis 2nd December 2005
... muscle nerve thing. She did give me a script for Tramadol and I am going to be very carefull with that, if I ... back was hurting from the doc pushing on it, and the Tramadol worked it stopped it almost completely.
Has anyone...
... have read something over there about that. So the tramadol seems to be working? And it doesn't give you a buzz ... something new as well. Keep me posted on how the tramadol is working for you. I'll be very interested to hear...
... oxy and percs and they barley touched my pain. The tramadol has relived it completely. I am worried about the...
... board.
By the way, My Dr origianlly prescribed me Tramadol brand name, when I went to fill it, it cost me 130 ...
so you didn't get any percocets or Oxy's? Just Tramadol ? Ihope it helps, its a little stronger than Motrin...
... all, it was a mental and physical thing.
Yes the Tramadol does take away the pain, amazingly.
Yes I am riding...
... far as treatment options.
It does sound like the Tramadol /Ultram/Ultracet (these are all the same I think except ... take Ibuprofen or Tylenol if needed instead of the Tramadol on days where that's appropriate.
I think this...
... I would see how you do on the tramadol Dale. Maybe you won't need to see an addiction doctor...
... just trying to fight off a virus of some type.
The Tramadol ...... The reason you didnt have to sign for it as ... is not recommended to exceed more than 400 mgs of Tramadol per day. Should you be on the Tramadol for any length ... just as you would a narcotic. Abruptly stopping the Tramadol can also cause seizures as well as the withdrawals ... are worse coming off the Tramadol than the narcotics (for the majority of patients) ... . Some people take the Tramadol and get wonderful pain relief without any other effects...
... really well - just stick with it. Now you have the Tramadol for any back pain you might have so I'm sure that...
... one pill ? I am already used to two so I with the Tramadol I think I can just stop....
- It's too quiet this morning!! 30th November 2005
... short of pills while my PM was closed, I found some tramadol and it worked well on my back. But from reading some...
... Dale -
If you have a moment, read my posts.. Tramadol is
(or can be) a tough road to follow. I know what...
... completely leveled off.
I too have been prescribed Tramadol for my chronic pain in the past. I was unfortunately ... idea that i was even going through w/d's. IMO the Tramadol w/d's were by far worse than any of the w/d's i have...
... started reading the posts.
Dale stay away from the Tramadol . It is wicked to get off of. Don't trade 1 addiction...
... and two together. I know you are worried about the Tramadol but it did work. I drop to 20mgs on Sat one at 8...
... that was so easy to abuse. Ask her opinion about the Tramadol and if it helps you go with that for now...just stick...
... I have to resort to Hot tubs, massage, rest, and Tramadol flexeril and Motrin. A former druggie like me can ... can figure something else out. the only problem with Tramadol is that its not very strong and if your really hurting...
... changed. I am going to ask my Dr. tomarrow about the Tramadol , I mean it did stop my back from hurting. I think...
- Cannot believe my PM office 29th November 2005
... To think of all of the times I have
"scammed" for Tramadol - I assume you have done
the same. Then, you are...
... But I am still counting anywhere from
12 to 18 tramadol per day.
What is it with me. It's like I want...
... But I am still counting anywhere from
12 to 18 tramadol per day.
What is it with me. It's like I want...
- Tramadol 27th November 2005
... running short of percs during my taper and I found some Tramadol that I had no idea that I even had. I was using it...
... successfully jumped from Hydro or other opiates to Tramadol taking small doses like 4 pills a day. THen dropping...
... one which I would be way more concerned about than Tramadol . I think its an excellent drug but one needs to be...
- shameandpain are out there 24th November 2005
... think one of the things that makes it so bad is that tramadol has a benzo affect or something in it that works on ... would have gotten back to you sooner. People think Tramadol is week but we both know how bad it is. Before the ... Tramadol I was on the Hydros and they were a walk in the park...
... friend of mine the FDA is considering reclassifying Tramadol because so many people have become addicted. Alot...
... Hi
I also have 2 herniated disks. Tramadol really helped the constant pain until 1 day I realized ... sounds crazy but my back is so much better off the Tramadol .
It really is worth it and I really feel so much...
... Hi
I also have 2 herniated disks. Tramadol really helped the constant pain until 1 day I realized ... sounds crazy but my back is so much better off the Tramadol .
It really is worth it and I really feel so much ... there are lots of people getting into trouble with Tramadol before they realize it., Kev
Vicky :)...
... used subutex for 4 days. What made me break away from tramadol was being so sick of getting sick from the drug. At...
... Remember to stretch before you start!!
Dale the Tramadol might really be a good option for you once you get ... Toradol today and if it didn't help you could take the Tramadol . OR - if you took the Toradol and it helped you could ... days and then stop and maybe alternate it with the Tramadol .
There have to be other options. You know alot...
... problems except
2 herniated discs - and the obvious Tramadol thing.
I have never had a seizure, and have no reason...
- Kev - are you out there? 21st November 2005
... I know you have been through " tramadol hel*". I am
so trying to quit - how did you do...
... I know you have been through " tramadol hel*". I am
so trying to quit - how did you do...
- I hit my bottom almost 2 months ago 20th November 2005
... some steriods into that mix, oh, and I forgot the tramadol and wine and it's beyond deadly. I really dont know...
- What will it take? 15th November 2005
... Well, I just placed an online order for tramadol . One
of many I have placed over the years. I hate ... expunged now.
At that time I switched from vicodin to tramadol -
because tramadol is not a narcotic. Now I am
...
... I am not familiar with the drug tramadol ? What does it do? If it is non-narcotic why is it...
... medication used to treat pain, it has several names, Tramadol , Ultram and Ultracet. it is not an opiate but it works...
... Well, I just placed an online order for tramadol . One
of many I have placed over the years. I hate ... expunged now.
At that time I switched from vicodin to tramadol -
because tramadol is not a narcotic. Now I am
...
... lots of reading on here but when I see someone in th Tramadol Hell, I have to ty=ry to help. I have been clean from...
- Bad Weekend 14th November 2005
... alternative is to tell your doc..OR
You could get some tramadol to help with w/d, and use
only a small amount to...
... other non-narcotic way to treat my pain.
what is Tramadol ? I am not familiar with that....
- Oxy question...? (seizures?) 8th November 2005
... of posts on here and other boards about Ultracet, Tramadol or Ultram (all basically the same drug) causing seizures...
- Xanax And Ambien Help Please 28th October 2005
... Dr had to put me on Xanax and Ambien because of the Tramadol effects parts of the brain that causes anxiety. I...
- Anyone up for helping me taper? 25th October 2005
... Hydros and the withdrawl from them didn't hold light to Tramadol . Keep us posted, there is several on this board that ... have had there problems with Tramadol , Kev...
... support is
wonderful! Any one else that has
had a tramadol problem - I appreciate
any tips, stories, etc. Later...
- Anyone Have Experience w/ Toradol? (Ketorolac) 7th August 2005
... got was from someone I think was mixing it up with tramadol (Ultram). I know a lot of you are here because of ... I have chronic back pain/sciatica from ddd L4-S1. Tramadol gives me migraines and I can't take opiates (recovering...
- Norco Addiction 7th August 2005
... probably built up some resistience to it. You could try tramadol although I never found that to work very well on pain ... than anything, not to mention dizzy as you said, and tramadol a bit of an antidepressant as well. But even 2.5mh...
- overwhelmed 6th August 2005
... sure. Yesterday at urgent care I talked them out of tramadol & opiates and got them to give me toradol (a really...
... a combination of toradol (really strong NSAID) and tramadol (gives me horrible migraines so I'm pretty sure I...
- Stupid Question 5th August 2005
... than a few days. Just wondering about other options ( tramadol doesn't work well for me)....
... than a few days. Just wondering about other options ( tramadol doesn't work well for me).
Subutex and suboxone...
- OXYCONTIN addiction 4th August 2005
... wish I had a wonderful wife to help me through my tramadol addiction right now. ;)
Addiction to these opiates...
- Question for surgery....please help 3rd August 2005
... will tell you it is non narcotic, but it is Ultram/ Tramadol with tylonol in it....you can look up several posts ... on here about Tramadol and or Ultram withdrawls, they are supposed to be...
- Fell Off the Wagon Again 3rd August 2005
... is nearly out from working so much, I had to take a tramadol to get through today, and there it is, that happy...
... A night of ice, flatness and tramadol + advil + tylenol, and this morning, I feel okay. ... I didn't use ambien even, (but I confess, ativan, tramadol would have kept me awake all night). Today if I'm ... to take hydro, I'll take the 5 days.
As the post- tramadol migraine and nausea come on this morning, I know that ... bottle of tramadol is going back up on the high shelf w/ the vikes (and...
... Toradol! Yay wonder drug for addicts! No more tramadol , definitely no vicodin, feel like I can even resist...
- I've been taken off the tramadol for good...this is going to be hard. 2nd August 2005
... some antidepressants before you try to go off the tramadol , assuming of course you haven't tried all this already ... there is that seratonin syndrome if you take SSRIs and tramadol , but I have been told by doctors that it really only ... a bit overblown. I know I take zoloft, have taken tramadol and then got a migraine and took imitrex, so a triple...
... working.
2. Is this your general GP writing your Tramadol prescriptions? Has he dealt with withdrawal symptoms ... effects?
I would think that you would need to taper Tramadol --not CT from it. I've read of seizure issues.
3 ... will not just dismiss you with just an "Okay, no more Tramadol .....check back with me in a few months!!"
Please ... for help. You know, from reading this board, that Tramadol tends to react differently on each person. Please ... I'm hoping that you'll be fine, when you stop the Tramadol .....but if you aren't....please get medical help....
... do about the pain...
He doesn't seem to know that tramadol can produce w/ds. I discussed the withdrawal with...
... diphenhydramine?...will it be okay to start tapering with tramadol tomorrow if taking the sleep aid at 11 PM?...
... "tapering with tramadol "? I'm confused. I thought you quit the tramadol...
... "tapering with tramadol "? I'm confused. I thought you quit the tramadol ... regarding the Diphenhydramine?
I was taken off the tramadol ... but will start tapering..
Basically; can tramadol...
... I was taken off the tramadol ... but will start tapering..
Basically; can tramadol...
... ........I was using tramadol everyday. I had my last dose on Tuesday...I have been...
... ........I was using tramadol everyday. I had my last dose on Tuesday...I have been ... w/d since...
If you haven't taken tramadol since tuesday then what drug are you starting to taper...
... If you haven't taken tramadol since tuesday then what drug are you starting to taper ... off of tomorrow?
Tramadol ...
It'd be pointless to taper if I have been clean...
... Tramadol ...
It'd be pointless to taper if I have been clean...
... up late last night, but.....
You have been off tramadol for 3 days now, but you can get more today and so...
... up late last night, but.....
You have been off tramadol for 3 days now, but you can get more today and so...
... might benefit from anti-depressants. I understand that tramadol has slight anti-depressant properties (fast and short ... -acting)...even when the euphoric effects of tramadol subside...my depression is under control until the...
... either, some side effects).
Good luck kicking the tramadol , and I hope your side effects go away soon....
- EllenNYC 31st July 2005
... feel at feeling better on your prescribed level of Tramadol ....I think "oh, no, Ellen.......please just let yourself...
... i have heard that before. Now i believe it!
The tramadol also seems to lighten my depression some, i heard...
... you are so right, the antidepressant effect of the tramadol is sometimes all I feel I have that gets me through...
- coming off tramadol "the non- addictitive drug" yeah right 30th July 2005
... Stormie,
I went off tramadol a week ago Friday (8 days now) and I definitely did ... It is your call on whether to try to slowly get off Tramadol or go cold turkey.
2) The withdrawal symptoms lasted ... were much better. But still some problems.
3) Tramadol definitely is addictive, but luckily not near as bad...
... Hi Stormie and Frank,
Tramadol is called non narcotic but it is an opiate. I don...
... Hi Stormie and Frank,
Tramadol is called non narcotic but it is an opiate. I don ... medical one because of the seizures.
Seizures during tramadol w/d is rare.
Tramadol has been shown to induce...
... Root, Tramadol is NOT an opiate and is non narcotic although it does...
- How does Ultram work on the brain? 28th July 2005
... i would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks :)
Tramadol (Ultram) is not fully understood. It appears to have ... GABAergic, noradrenergic and sertonergic systems. Tramadol and it's metabolite, known as M1 have been found to ... anti-depressant properties). The analgesic effects of tramadol are not fully antagonized by naloxone....
- I AM going to make it.....anyone trying to stop, PLEASE read 22nd July 2005
... you. I know how you feel.
I am still dependant on tramadol . The w/d's are very painful and I have a lot of rebound...
- Detox time line 27th June 2005
... Wednesday and told him that I was taking 10-12 tablets of Tramadol ACET 37.5 (also called Ultracet) and that they were...
- Ultram addiction 24th June 2005
... friend that has been addicted to the drug Ultram ( tramadol ) for almost 10 years now. I knew she was taking it...
... So tramadol w/ds can cause high blood pressure and seizures?...
- Ultram Addiction 9th June 2005
... fact that you are taking the extremely high amount of tramadol that you currently are, i would think that your chances...
... what i mean ? thats just the way the propertys of tramadol (damn-it-all!!)
interact with our brain cells.....
... I was on Tramadol for about 8 weeks 400mg per day for a back injury ... sure if the Lexapro has the same properties as the tramadol or if my system is just different. I was told to NEVER ... take tramadol with the lexapro because of the risk of seizures....
- offically 83 hours clean... 1st June 2005
... night unless I am puking or have diarrhia.
I have tramadol that I have never abused to help with the pain. I...
- Ultracet. 12th May 2005
... since it helps so much with your pain. Ultracet is Tramadol with Tylenol...its not as heavy of a dose of Tramadol ... high" feeling from it as you would from just regular Tramadol . As for the doctors being uninformed...medically the ... ultracet and tramadol are listed in a category other than narcotics but...
- I didn't make it to work today... 6th May 2005
... cancer and need a hysterectomy. For now i am using tramadol , but am getting scared after all i read on here about...
- Please Help Me With Percocet Wean 5th May 2005
... Hi everyone, I have posted before about tramadol weaning and my addiction to percocet. I know that ...
At onset I was put on 600 mg neurontin q5, 50mg tramadol q5, flexeril 5 hs, and percocet increased over the ... have been able to cut the neurontin to 1/8th pill and tramadol to 12.5 mg and only at bedtime. It took a long time ... nights.
I also take Neurontin 1/8th of a 600 mg hs, ¼ tramadol hs, 2.5 flex hs, lamictal 200 mg hs, colace hs, wellbutrin ... 0 coffee no caffeine
18Wed 1/2 bid, aleve tid, ½ tramadol qid
19Thurs 1/2 am aleve tid, 1/2tramadol qid
stop...
... just think that i am depressed. I have gotten off the tramadol and neurontin, but my skin is burning again. So I...
- Used Tramadol to finally get off of vicodin 5th May 2005
... CD;
I would caution you with the tramadol . It has a long half life which usually equates to ... withdrawal) when you discontinue or taper off. I once used tramadol to ease of the hydrocodone and when I came of the ... tramadol it was terrible, much worse for me then the hydrocodone ... then a few, posts that do not shed a good light on tramadol and withdrawal. I know its helped you out but it did ... the same for me until I decided to stop the tramadol .
I am glad to hear you are still fighting the fight...
... curious, did the addiction specialist put you on the Tramadol or did you go somewhere else. I remember that you...
... If the Tramadol helps you and that is the only way to get off of the ... with the tyl. that in the pill.
People who are on Tramadol can work with a clear head nad live a normal life...
... I agree with Phil. Tramadol w/d is bad news. I have been through both and the ... for a short time you should be fine. In my opinion tramadol is every bit as bad if not worse than hydro and that ... firsthand experience. Look back on some of the posts on tramadol ....
- vidodin/hydocodone: re successful management 3rd May 2005
... time i asked I was taking under the allowed 400mg of tramadol and had been for over a year. However my pain was...
- questions about tramadol 3rd May 2005
... Has anyone ever tried tapering using tramadol ? I have been using morphine and oxycontin approx. ... day two of withdrawl and need to work tomarrow. Have Tramadol on hand. please help.
HI,
Are you tapering off...
... Well Im going ct now but i have tramadol and hoped icould use that to taper
any thoughts,...
... I think you can use tramadol (ultram) to ease withdrawal pains while detoxing. ... stomach cramps/muscle spasms.
If you have 50mg tramadol , try taking one at a time at first but if it doesn ... days, but remember this: you DO have to taper off of tramadol when you feel you are ready. Can't cold turkey that ... and then you should be done!
Glad you have the tramadol on hand - that should make things a bit easier.
...
... would take 100mg. for the first dose, which is 2 50mg. tramadol pills. It will give you a bit of energy and really ... mind that you are going to get off of it ASAP. I use tramadol now for pain, i used to use any narcotic i could get ... my hands on. The thing about tramadol is that it last at least 6-7 hours. It lasts so much...
... I don't know..I'm so addicted to tramadol that I have a hard time endorsing it's use for tapering ... my brain doesn't know about things like oxy. Maybe tramadol will be different for you. Tramadol for me is like ... Don't trade one problem for another...if you use the tramadol , limit your dose and don't use it for any longer than...
... [..I'm so addicted to tramadol that I have a hard time endorsing it's use for tapering ... .
I dont undstand the whole tramadol thing. from what i understand it has no opiate properties...
... you know i was thinking about ya.
Did you give the tramadol a whirl??? I hope it helped some. DON:T FORGET ABOUT...
... I have been using tramadol for the past two weeks to get off of vicodin. I am ... able to space my tramadol usage out by about 20 hours at a time. It helped me ... me is night and day. I am about ready to stop the tramadol too in the next day or two as I want to be rid of ... that there will be some wd's associated with stopping tramadol but I can tell already that it will be to a much lesser...
- How is everyone doing? 30th April 2005
... That's awesome. Keep it up! :)
I am still using tramadol . I have clean moments, but usually relapse quickly...
- It's out in the open...now what? 29th April 2005
... Management and I've been on Hydrocodone 10/325 and Tramadol for over 9 months now. I take them like they are freaking...
- Hydrocodone addiction - very depressed. 27th April 2005
... ended up with a few different painkillers (namely tramadol , bultabital..), but I hate them because they don't...
- MOMOF4VA....and to the newbies on the board 20th April 2005
... before my refill is due so I am making due with my tramadol until I can get my refills. Hope you have calmed down...
- Jenjordan..... 20th April 2005
... have to wait another week until I get more. I am on tramadol and hydrocodone but I prefer of course the hydrocodone ... the first 5 days...I'm able to supplement with the tramadol to get me through...so at least that prevents the...
- need advice....please! 14th April 2005
... someone please give me some advice?? I am addicted to tramadol and have been for almost 4 years now. I do only take ... ve tried to go as long as I can without taking the tramadol after I wake up, but it's like I just can't get moving...
... was also wondering if anyone who is/was addicted to tramadol had experienced thinning hair or significant hair...
... and actually trying NOT to respond. I'm addicted to tramadol and I take way more than you do. I have lots of thoughts ... the ultram and then after about 3 weeks, stop the tramadol . This way you 'll be making a parallel move and you ... withdrawal.
When I started this particular bout with tramadol I could take two a day for a month, then stop, then...
... mentioned trying anti-depressants BEFORE stopping the tramadol . Is that safe? I didn't think you could take anti ... -depressants while taking tramadol ....or maybe it depends on the type of anti-depressants...
... Tramadol or Ultram is NOT a narcotic...it is a very strong...
- Please help, headache for 3 days now... 14th April 2005
... do when a headache comes on like this. I do have tramadol , which i refuse to go higher than 4 a day....
can ... i take tylenol with the tramadol ???? would that help my headache. I have been icing ... have 2 darvocets, but i am leary of taking them with tramadol . Plus i don't feel like jumping on the opiate train...
... do when a headache comes on like this. I do have tramadol , which i refuse to go higher than 4 a day....
can ... i take tylenol with the tramadol ???? would that help my headache. I have been icing ... have 2 darvocets, but i am leary of taking them with tramadol . Plus i don't feel like jumping on the opiate train ... that it would be ok to take tylenol on top of the Tramadol . As if you are taking Tramadol verses ultracet the ... Tramadol doesnt have any Tylenol in it. The ultracet is a combo ... of the Tramadol and Tylenol together. Can you take Ibuprofen? If so ... that helps. That should also be safe to take with the Tramadol . One other thing......with all the stress you have...
... away. I am glad that is over with.
Why does the tramadol cause headaches???? I don't want any part of it,...
- Diva78....I miss you! 14th April 2005
... Though I'm out of Hydros I still have some of my Tramadol to get me through till my refill is called in. So...
... site last year while searching for information on Tramadol - and was totally reduced to tears when i realize ... felt so sorry for all the people suffering.. I found Tramadol to be the most awful drug that i had ever taken, ...
- What is Suboxone Withdrawl Like? 4th April 2005
... say it is easyer than methadone, even easier than tramadol . you could compare that to benzodiazepine averse effect...
... wasnt really that bad (compared to withdrawls of the tramadol I was on)....
- please, I need advice! 4th April 2005
... you to the pain clinic? Frequent flair up's or the Tramadol doesnt work good for you at times?
3. Have you done...
... it must have been hard to cut back so much on the Tramadol . I think that going to a pain clinic would be good...
- A new dilemma 1st April 2005
... Ugggghhhhh....do you think i can take some tylenol with the tramadol ???? I need something for this dam headache, but i...
... lasting 2 days YUCK! I am sorry I don't know much about tramadol & tylenol. Hopefully someone else will. I am impressed...
- need help for my sister 28th March 2005
... thing.
I have withdrawn from Vicodin, percocet, Tramadol , and the ever so horrible Fentanyl. I have been sufferring...
- Marijuana Withdrawal 27th March 2005
... marijuana, it's just that it's so easy to get. Now tramadol , I have a problem with....
- My new demon....Tramadol 24th March 2005
... Hi Joe,
I've read on this forum that tramadol does not show up on a drug test. You say you are ... taking just 3 a day...did you know that tramadol has some SSRI properties to it? That is why your ... depression is gone. I know some people who take tramadol for just depression..not pain. I would never try ... are others on this list who also use small doses of tramadol (Ellnsync) and maybe they will offer you some perspective...
... search and been reading a lot of the posting regarding tramadol . It appears it has AD properties. I have been weighing ... to the doc for me to talk about AD's and wean off tramadol . Just have to be careful. I know its easy to say and...
... I too have taken Tramadol daily for over a year. It was prescribed for back ... somewhat with time and more activity and exercise. the Tramadol has made activity and exercise possible. I usually ... yucky, I know that if would just take a couple of tramadol , I'll feel better. I confess that I have done just...
... narcotics, but for now i am steering clear.
Does the tramadol work on pain????? Or it is like the other pills and ... Are there any addicts in recovery that are now on tramadol ???? If there are, i would like to hear from you. ... my options now. O.k......need to hear from all u tramadol users. Is it hard to get off of in the end>>>> i...
... My reaction to tramadol has been mostly positive. After screwing up my stomach ... boatloads of ibuprofen and getting sick on hydrocodone, Tramadol was the only thing I could take. It doesn't make ... off this drug--at least for me.
I've not had any tramadol this morning and I feel OK...just tired.. But then...
... Hi Lisa,
I am one of the people that do take Tramadol in recovery. Yes, it does help with pain, no, it ... that ever slight "feeling better" benefit to Ultram ( tramadol ). Maybe without that benefit, I wouldn't feel any...
... Anyway, Ellen did a wonderful job explaining the Tramadol . It is a non-Narcotic, and yes, many many doctors ... still to understand with all the info out there about Tramadol and patients being addicted and getting addicted why ... and then a GP doctor. I have not only withdrawn from Tramadol but also Hydrocodone and percocet, the withdrawals ... from the Tramadol were far worse than any i have ever experienced. Even ... now, if i take Tramadol for only 2 or 3 days when i stop taking it i feel ... mild withdrawals.
I think for me when w/d from the Tramadol the lower back pain i experience (every time) is the ... would choose a AD for the depression rather than the Tramadol just because knowing that someday i would have to ... dont or wouldnt want to go through the w/d's of the Tramadol again.
This is just my story, personnal experience...
- Dangers of Ultracet is no rocket science. 15th March 2005
... it could have been any opiate....this isn't just a tramadol issue. I still maintain that it is your acute fear...
- Could this really be???? 14th March 2005
... my back in August and have been on Hydrocodone and Tramadol ever since. I have a herniated disc between L3-L4 ... ve only gone up to 6 hysdrocodones in one day and 5 tramadol s...the withdrawls are pretty bad. So I guess what...
- Another binge - downward spiral 1st March 2005
... Been binging with tramadol for about two weeks now. It really upsets me because ... ultrasound at least. The urologist told me to stay on the tramadol , especially if my stomach cannot handle NSAIDs. I ... am getting tramadol in larger qty now.
I'm probably going to call ... Because I don't think it's a good idea to keep me on tramadol much longer. But it bothers me, cause I need the pain ... Tylenol does nothing for the pain. It's like I'm using tramadol for both pain AND anxiety/depressive symptoms. I wake ... palpitations, panic, nausea. It's tough. I've battled tramadol w/d's with no problem before - but I need the drug...
... normal to have chest pains/heart palpitations during tramadol w/d's? i have had my heart checked out in the past ... what i mean). I'm gonna try to skip tomorrow with the tramadol , wish me luck. I'm gonna carry some on me INCASE w...
... any form?
If I remember correctly, you tapered tramadol a few times before. So you know the drill. I think ... gut feeling.
You don't want to know my dose of tramadol . I'm glad to hear your highest dose is just 175mg ... too difficult to get off. If you have a supply of tramadol and are truly wanting to be rid of this stuff, you...
- Ultram Causes Problems!!! 27th February 2005
... that I probably wouldn't have had a seizure from the tramadol (and 6 years before w/ Wellbutrin) if there wasn't ... disorder I would strongly suggest that you get off the tramadol . For some reason, the seizure risk is so much higher ... but I did find somewhere online an advisory that tramadol should never ever be prescribed to anyone who has ... also wanted to point out that my NA sponsor takes tramadol once a month without problems. Anyways, I better...
- Looking for a holistic, alternative detox program. Any suggestions? 25th February 2005
...
I am not too familiar with your story....was it tramadol and ritalin???? You used to do oxy and replace the...
... to get me off another drug. Thats what I did with tramadol , trying to get off oxy and vics.
I also don't...
- morphine w/d need answers 22nd February 2005
... out there( doc ms contin) sorry hard to type. i have tramadol and darvocet on haand. should i use them?...
... out there( doc ms contin) sorry hard to type. i have tramadol and darvocet on haand. should i use them?
Hi ... recommend using the darvocet and staying away from the tramadol .
It doesnt take much to get addicted to the tramadol ... and the w/d's off tramadol are way worse!!!!
If you need to use the darvocet...
... want to stay alive. is this truly worth it i have tramadol never used didnt feel anything
starting to think...
... want to stay alive. is this truly worth it i have tramadol never used didnt feel anything
starting to think...
... worried about that.
The detox center I called uses tramadol and (I can't think of it, it is used for pain and...
... from the beginning. Now I am hooked on percs, xanax, tramadol . But I take the last 2 as directed. I didn't know ... people abused tramadol until I read a thread here, and xanax just puts me...
- This blasted ultram 19th February 2005
... a lot that the medical community doesnt know about tramadol but they are starting to find out. Anyway, just sharing...
... quick to be really, really careful getting off the tramadol . The more I am learning and remembering, I really...
... pharmacist someday.
The main reason why Ultram ( tramadol hcl) alleviates depression is because of it's action ... and serotonin/norepinphrine replacement.
Ultram ( tramadol hcl) has been shown to cause seizures even in recommended ... around public and just have a positive outlook with tramadol . For awhile (early 2004) I thought I was the only ... person to have a problem with tramadol because everyone else here seemed to have addictions ... to oxycodone or hydrocodone. But it seems like tramadol addiction is growing in our soceity. BUT STILL - the ... chemical make-up of tramadol keeps it from being scheduled....
...
I started taking Ultram (actually the generic: tramadol ) back in August 2004 for migraine headaches. I'll...
... my legs didnt belong to me. I told them it was the tramadol , but they refused to give it to me as i was used to...
...
I started taking Ultram (actually the generic: tramadol ) back in August 2004 for migraine headaches. I'll...
... otherwise that will clean out the liver/kidney (where is tramadol processed in the body?) and get this out or do i just...
... otherwise that will clean out the liver/kidney (where is tramadol processed in the body?) and get this out or do i just...
... I didn't have any negative symptoms while on the Tramadol (generic ultram). Never had any muscle spasms. These...
- Day 6. 7th February 2005
... Today (Monday) is my 6th in a row, clean from opioids ( tramadol ). I am however, still using canninbinoids (marijuana...
- Day 4 clean... 5th February 2005
... This morning, on Saturday is my 4th day clean from tramadol . I'm far from happy about it - but I'm not doing too ... marijuana daily to help with depression. It's nothing like tramadol - but it works so I'm using it. Unfortunantly.
...
Without the tramadol , I find it increasingly hard to follow school. I constantly ... It feels like somethings missing - and I miss the tramadol like missing a spouse.
Anyone ever been down this...
... This morning, on Saturday is my 4th day clean from tramadol . I'm far from happy about it - but I'm not doing too ... marijuana daily to help with depression. It's nothing like tramadol - but it works so I'm using it. Unfortunantly.
...
Without the tramadol , I find it increasingly hard to follow school. I constantly ... It feels like somethings missing - and I miss the tramadol like missing a spouse.
Anyone ever been down this...
... d be better off taking a few puffs-than using the tramadol .But im not giving you the OK..just being honest.
... sounds like you are a lil paranoid from the pot..the tramadol is not helping you-its a bandaid-
Why do you refuse ... reach out to the board..
Please take that step-before tramadol becomes something more insidious-or it creates havoc...
... physical dependance / w/d's. Wow! Isin't it funny!? Tramadol has mild SSRI properties. But still, those properties ... classified as an SSRI, so therefore, I have an opinion that tramadol is a fantastic drug and should be used as it is. But ... I do believe that tramadol should be scheduled like codeine. I did a report in ... medical terminologoy about that, by the way.
Anyway, tramadol just makes me feel like everything is right. Nothing ... can go wrong when I'm on tramadol . I can talk to people, I'm not scared to pay for my ... the codeine for some reason.
I don't know, I mean tramadol agrees with my body and my brain. I've only has nausea ... short-lived. BUT - I do notice that when sleeping on tramadol , I'll jerk up really fast a few times throughout the...
- I think i'm going crazy!!!!!!!! 3rd February 2005
... I know how you feel. I ran out of tramadol (my drug of choice) last Tuesday...it's Saturday now...
- Advice (non medical) 2nd February 2005
... hydro (25 mg) every other evening, alternating with tramadol (150 mg). Odd combination, but I thought it would...
... through WD.
I have no experience whatsoever with tramadol ..but am I wrong in thinking it is a partial agonist ... you could take it from there. I wouldn't change the tramadol right away. But see what works for you by tapering ... one or the other. You might find that your tramadol on the second day eases your WD a bit from the hydro ... Then when you are clean from the hydro work on the tramadol . Either way I see sleepless nights for you after that...
... the best!! -- Throw in chronic back pain, minus the Tramadol & your situation reminds me, of me. Yep, you will...
- How can you cope with missing the pills? 31st January 2005
... sober the next couple of weeks, because I'm out of tramadol and I won't be able to get any filled 'till after ... smoke marijuana everyday anyway, even when taking tramadol pills. I love the combo. Makes the tramadol buzz stronger...
... of my left testicle. My doctor notices my increased tramadol use, so he isn't going to fill anymore until after ... another wouldn't help my GPA any. I'm hoping to continue tramadol therapy until then at least (summer). Then I'll have...
- Help..boyfriend quitting pills cannot relate to this board 31st January 2005
... sober the next week or two because I won't get anymore tramadol until then. It'll probably be a good eye opener, but...
- No One Believes Ultracet Causes Heart Palpitations!!! 31st January 2005
... Ok, BH - how old are you?
Tramadol (Ultracet / Ultram) is not known to have any cardio ... effects but they CAN occur. But, I w/d occasionally with tramadol and I do get heart paplitations.
You mentioned when ... multiple tests done.
Did you say that before the tramadol treatment that you had NO heart palpitations?...
... heart palpitations all of a sudden. I have been taking Tramadol for about 5 years now on and off to deal with depression...
... heart palpitations all of a sudden. I have been taking Tramadol for about 5 years now on and off to deal with depression ... minor heart "flutter".
I was horribly addicted to tramadol for 4 years; I took 20 to 25 pills a day on the average ... . Tramadol works its "wonders" by three distinct mechanisms: ...
1) Tramadol inhibits the re-uptake of Serotonin.
2) Tramadol ... uptake of Serotonin and noradrenalin as well. Hence tramadol is basically an anti-depressant but also an opiate ... as:
3) Tramadol binds to MU opioid receptors weakly, but its primary ... MU receptors. This is why, one can multiple dose on tramadol every couple hours and not really really feel the...
- Relapsed (late to tell you) 30th January 2005
... I relapsed with tramadol Friday night (Jan 21). Been using since. I've been...
... 10th at least. After that, I probably won't be on the tramadol much longer. Probably 'till summer. Honesty is the ... are hydrocodone? I enjoy hydrocodone as well, but tramadol is my drug-of-choice. I seem to get off more on tramadol ... guess. Haha. :) :)
Well it's 8:15 now and the tramadol is starting to creep up on me. Time for a good day...
- Doctors are no help I am mad 28th January 2005
... it by now.
Anyway - I have been using Ultram ( tramadol 50mg tablets) since summer '03 and I noticed a decrease ... palpitations, and panic while under the influence of tramadol . The bad thing for us tramadol addicts is that it ... effects serotonin and it is now believed that tramadol can damage sites that serotonin depend on. Meaning ... like that sleepy feeling.
I just learned that Tramadol HCL can be purchased over-the-counter in Thailand...
... Herbal,
Where did you get the info about tramadol causing permanent damage? I'd like to see it. Maybe...
- Heart palpitations? 26th January 2005
... to occur less whenever I am on my drug-of-choice, tramadol .
I haven't seen a cardiologist, but I have had ... think I should just keeping trying to be clean from tramadol and get fit. And maybe better my diet....
- Ultracet Withdrawal And Palpitations 23rd January 2005
... on Ultram (same as Ultracet without the tylenol) or Tramadol , it's generic name. Please do a search here and in...
... blood pressure and heart palpitations. I recently took Tramadol for like 4 or 5 days and when i went off of it i had...
