SaosinEngaged
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So I'm recently off a long (2 year) Oxy addiction and was using not exclusively for recreation but also to relieve moderate to moderately severe back pain stemming from an injury I received. I never sought medical treatment, I "self medicated" myself going through "other channels." Regardless, make no mistake, my Oxy addiction was mostly recreational.
Anyway, since I've been off my DoC, I realized I really do have chronic back pain that interferes with daily functioning. I finally sought medical advice and the doctor was eagerly going to write me a script for Codeine. Problem being I know I'm allergic to codeine and had to improvise a way out of that without letting the doctor know I've taken it before (since it's never been prescribed to me in my medical history). His next suggestion was Tramadol 50mg, taking one at first and another if one is ineffective. Now bear in mind, at this point I'm more concerned about dealing with my back pain than getting high, so I took the prescription knowing full well Tramadol ain't Oxy.
I took one this afternoon, and to my surprise felt a little more than I thought I would. I wasn't taking towering doses of Oxy, and it's been at least 3 weeks since I've used any, so my tolerance had to deplete quite a bit. It did also seem to help my back, which was a relief.
In doing brief internet research about Tramadol, I was pretty shocked to find the many NUMEROUS threads about seizure risk associated with 400+mg/day dosages. In reading briefly about the chemical structure of the drug, I can see it clearly makes sense. Tramadol seems to put a lot of strain on your brain with its SSRI properties, as well as the m-1 release.
Getting to the point, I am a cautious drug user to begin with, but I am IRRATIONALLY and COMPLETELY terrified of seizures. I know at the 50-100mg doses I'm likely to be taking, the risk is low. But I've read reports online of seizures being induced even from 100mg. I have a near limitless supply of Klonopin and was basically wondering about the safety of combining the two? I've never combined k-pins with Oxy; I just never had the desire. Oxy high was good enough. But now for the Tramadol, I'd only be doing it because I've read on here it can reduce the risk of having a seizure from the Tramadol. At these doses, do you guys even think it's necessary? Also, how much Klonopin should I take with it? At the same time? Before? After? I'm not dependent on Clonozepam although I use it frequently (at least a couple times a week).
Seriously, I have a completely irrational fear of seizures. I've never had one and would probably rather risk a gunshot than have a seizure. Not to mention because of my work schedule difference with my fiance's, I'm usually either home alone often or driving alone. Any opinions on the possible seizure risk of low dose Tramadol? Is it minute? Unheard of? Ridiculously irrational of me to be worried about?
Thanks for any opinions guys. Seeing as I already got out of getting codeine, I'm a bit hesitant to go back to this doc and tell him I'm deathly afraid of the seizure risk. Although it's true, I really think it would look more like I'm just trying to get harder drugs, which for once in my life, I'm really not.
Anyway, since I've been off my DoC, I realized I really do have chronic back pain that interferes with daily functioning. I finally sought medical advice and the doctor was eagerly going to write me a script for Codeine. Problem being I know I'm allergic to codeine and had to improvise a way out of that without letting the doctor know I've taken it before (since it's never been prescribed to me in my medical history). His next suggestion was Tramadol 50mg, taking one at first and another if one is ineffective. Now bear in mind, at this point I'm more concerned about dealing with my back pain than getting high, so I took the prescription knowing full well Tramadol ain't Oxy.
I took one this afternoon, and to my surprise felt a little more than I thought I would. I wasn't taking towering doses of Oxy, and it's been at least 3 weeks since I've used any, so my tolerance had to deplete quite a bit. It did also seem to help my back, which was a relief.
In doing brief internet research about Tramadol, I was pretty shocked to find the many NUMEROUS threads about seizure risk associated with 400+mg/day dosages. In reading briefly about the chemical structure of the drug, I can see it clearly makes sense. Tramadol seems to put a lot of strain on your brain with its SSRI properties, as well as the m-1 release.
Getting to the point, I am a cautious drug user to begin with, but I am IRRATIONALLY and COMPLETELY terrified of seizures. I know at the 50-100mg doses I'm likely to be taking, the risk is low. But I've read reports online of seizures being induced even from 100mg. I have a near limitless supply of Klonopin and was basically wondering about the safety of combining the two? I've never combined k-pins with Oxy; I just never had the desire. Oxy high was good enough. But now for the Tramadol, I'd only be doing it because I've read on here it can reduce the risk of having a seizure from the Tramadol. At these doses, do you guys even think it's necessary? Also, how much Klonopin should I take with it? At the same time? Before? After? I'm not dependent on Clonozepam although I use it frequently (at least a couple times a week).
Seriously, I have a completely irrational fear of seizures. I've never had one and would probably rather risk a gunshot than have a seizure. Not to mention because of my work schedule difference with my fiance's, I'm usually either home alone often or driving alone. Any opinions on the possible seizure risk of low dose Tramadol? Is it minute? Unheard of? Ridiculously irrational of me to be worried about?
Thanks for any opinions guys. Seeing as I already got out of getting codeine, I'm a bit hesitant to go back to this doc and tell him I'm deathly afraid of the seizure risk. Although it's true, I really think it would look more like I'm just trying to get harder drugs, which for once in my life, I'm really not.