I had been posting on the Anxiety board about my problem with Tramadol use, which I was prescribed for my back pain but really used for anxiety/social issues. I was told by the cl on the anxiety board basically to get off the board and that it wasn't the place to discuss such issues. I was pretty taken aback becuase I had been posting there in the past about the same issues and things related to that issue. Today is my second day off tramadol and I am in pain, exhausted and in need of support. I need to know that I will get through these symptoms and get better.
I am watching out for this board until a new Cl is found. My first question is, have you leveled with your DR about why you have been using the tramadol? There are medications for anxiety. There are also pain management techniques that don't involve the use of narcotics. Additionally, you need to let the DR know you are off the tramadol, if you have been misusing it. Please, call tomorrow if you haven't told the DR already.
Yes, I have told the doctor about my anxiety. She put me on anti-anxiety meds, and tried five different medications but I had to stop taking them. They made me feel depressed, crazy, and gave me hives. I was taking the tramadol for a legitimate reason, I have pain from scoliosis. But as a secondary effect, it helped with my anxiety. I'm just tired of being dependent on a drug. Really just need some support.
