gonegirl
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- Apr 22, 2016
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- 13
Basic background;
-started using low doses of tramadol to get off lortab addiction (was taking 25 mgs, a day) although low dose/was high for me being new to it (used for a couple of years).
-at first tram did nothing for me, still had the hydrocodone in my system..let some time go by and retried tram and that time it worked. Worked a little too well as now tram seems to be my new best friend as I love and hate her. I have to admit, I do love the energy and sense of well being it gives the first couple of hours. Also, helps me when dealing with peeps that I live with.
-On top of this I do have legitimate chronic pain (just dealt with it for years and took nothing stronger than a Motrin for a long time) just got tired of being in pain which led me to lortab then tram where I am at today.
-I have a script for tram (180/month) and I am to take 100 mgs. 3 times a day. 3 years ago it was 100 mgs 2 times a day and was bumped up about a year ago. My issue (and I take these daily for real pain) is they don't seem to help anymore (tolerance build up). I have tried taking 150 mgs am and 150 mgs pm and it feels like I am just as well wasting them. I worry about the seizure issue and I take 1 mg Klon. (benzo) as needed and 10 mg citalopram at bedtime (also aware of SS) but have had no issues with that.
-Wondering if I should just stop taking it for a week (wds wouldn't be too bad as I could take the 10 mg citalopram in the am along with the klon. as needed). Or change the times that I take it? I know easier said than done about stopping for a week esp. when that bottle is just a hop, skip, and jump away.
-I know the doc was wrong when he said these are non addictive and he flat out does not believe in giving me anything stronger. I haven't asked (I can just tell) as he's been my pm for about 8 years.He is an older country doc. in small town.
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-Would welcome any advice/suggestions good, bad or ugly and thanks for listening to this crazy ole gonegirl.
-started using low doses of tramadol to get off lortab addiction (was taking 25 mgs, a day) although low dose/was high for me being new to it (used for a couple of years).
-at first tram did nothing for me, still had the hydrocodone in my system..let some time go by and retried tram and that time it worked. Worked a little too well as now tram seems to be my new best friend as I love and hate her. I have to admit, I do love the energy and sense of well being it gives the first couple of hours. Also, helps me when dealing with peeps that I live with.
-On top of this I do have legitimate chronic pain (just dealt with it for years and took nothing stronger than a Motrin for a long time) just got tired of being in pain which led me to lortab then tram where I am at today.
-I have a script for tram (180/month) and I am to take 100 mgs. 3 times a day. 3 years ago it was 100 mgs 2 times a day and was bumped up about a year ago. My issue (and I take these daily for real pain) is they don't seem to help anymore (tolerance build up). I have tried taking 150 mgs am and 150 mgs pm and it feels like I am just as well wasting them. I worry about the seizure issue and I take 1 mg Klon. (benzo) as needed and 10 mg citalopram at bedtime (also aware of SS) but have had no issues with that.
-Wondering if I should just stop taking it for a week (wds wouldn't be too bad as I could take the 10 mg citalopram in the am along with the klon. as needed). Or change the times that I take it? I know easier said than done about stopping for a week esp. when that bottle is just a hop, skip, and jump away.
-I know the doc was wrong when he said these are non addictive and he flat out does not believe in giving me anything stronger. I haven't asked (I can just tell) as he's been my pm for about 8 years.He is an older country doc. in small town.
en
-Would welcome any advice/suggestions good, bad or ugly and thanks for listening to this crazy ole gonegirl.
