@pschoen, am I correct in assuming that your PCP is in charge of this effort on your part? I hope he is aware of your situation and is advising you accordingly. He is your best source, I would think, in a planned reduction or elimination of Tramadol. Obviously I cannot give you medical advice, as I couldn't even pass chemistry in college. ( There's a story behind that. But I will save it for later.) But, having done volunteer work in a treatment facility working with rehab patients, there are a few tricks that might help things along. First, drink lots of pure, filtered water. Or if you choose to, you could try the bottled electrolyte water. It won't save the planet, but it is awesome for your body. Second, walk in the fresh air with the sun on your face. Do this for at least fifteen minutes for starters. You can always do more as your strength builds up. The endorphins will help you feel so much better. These are natural substances that your own body produces Third, if you can handle the natural sugars found in fruit juice, now is the time to drink freely of them. Better yet, alternate drinking juice with eating the whole fruit. Better for us anyway. Snack on almonds and cashews, sunflower seeds, if your diet can tolerate it. Make sure you take proper vitamins and minerals. Oh, there are so many things. heating pads, of course. Ice packs. I take Mobic when I have overdone things, or I have a flare. I will be praying for you! Healing is hard work. But it is so worth it! Hope to hear from you. Love and light,
Mamacita

@pschoen ,mamacita is so correct bein a retired nurse she has called this as I would There are so many things you can do to help yourself one thing is to just say No to people ,you need to take care Of yourself so you can have the life you want.While your walking in the sunshine talk to God tell him your problems and then listen to his answer it will come to you out of the blue He is our source to overcome are difficulties be it drugs or something else. Get a good multivitamin mineral Drinking plenty of water will start to detox your body of what's causing your pain Soak in Epsom salts t get Magnesium into you Find a Dr that can help you get of not only Tramadol but hydrocodone narcotic.I,'ll be praying for you as this is tough ,stay strong like a lion I have a fractured back,bulging disc was On Tramadol 6a day but with Dr.s help he took me of 1 week at a time Being on heavy narcs at the time for months so you can do this we are all here for you Let us know how your doing.,Light @ love

Thank u lioness
At this moment I am trying to sleep but chest is burning and have the restless body stuff. I had 3 gr Kratom at like 7:00 abc just took a 5 mg Vicodin and 5 mg flexeril otc GABA hoping it will help sleep I call my dr today but of course never got called back so will try him again in morning only have 5 coco and 15 or so flexeril left as far as rx go do have maybe 1.5 oz of kraytom but not sure it’s helpibg
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@pschoen, I am sorry you are having troubles with withdrawal symptoms - both physical and mental. I experienced some minor symptoms after my tapering post ankle-fusion surgery. @mamacita and @lioness bring up an important point, are you withdrawing and tapering under the advisement of a medical professional? It is important to taper under the instruction of a professional because the symptoms can be intense for some individuals.

Thank you yes I broke down and saw dr
Who convinced me to taper so after 2 day no tram went back to 300mg day
Having mri tomorrow and then back to dr to decide if surg or pain maintance is the way to go

Withdrawal symptoms are bad when coming off certain medications. I am in my 7th month of coming off Lyrica. I have severe anxiety depression and some agoraphobia. I’m going through hell. I can’t shake it. I’ve never thought suicide until going through all this. I struggle daily. I do use CBD oil and Ativan does it help who knows. I have more bad days then good. I’m under psych care seeing a therapist and a nurse practitioner med specialist. I just can’t shake it, I keep busy but I’d rather be curled up in a ball or in a hole in the ground. They told me it can take about 2 years before you begin to feel better. All my body chemicals are out of whack. I was on Lyrica for 5 years for trigeminal nerve itch from shingles. So I wish you the best and strong days