[jtpo1982]

I have been taking aprox 150 MG - 200 MG of tramadol a day for about the past 8 months, I went to Mexico and bought some at a "farmacia" and found that the pills gave me a smooth high, and since I have been taking them daily. They don't give me a "slow-down, relaxed" feel, instead they sort of amp me up like a coffee would and I find that I work better, faster, and more focused on them, which is why I have kept taking them. I'm wondering if I have a different reaction to them than most, because Ive given friends some to try and they say it makes them sluggish and tired. For me its the opposite; if I take them at night I wont go to sleep at all. Does anyone know why they do that? Is that normal?

[ineedhelptexas]

hey i have the same reactioin to tramadol as well that's why i like it so much where did you get it in mexico? and how?

[jtpo1982]

It was at a pharmacy in mexico, they're all over the place down there. Its also all over the internet, you can buy it practically anywhere.

[sisterwin2]

tramadol attaches to the same receptor as a narcotic.. like percocets and that is why you get the feeling of euphura.

they are very addictive and you will experience withdrawl if you take them for an extended lenght of time.

I think both of you are starting a long road down hill of addiction. I fear you will end up like me who is nothing but a junkie.

[jtpo1982]

how long have you been addicted to tramadol? how many are you up to every day?

[bigdaddy08]

I too was addicted to tramadol, and ultracet. Ultracet is the same but without the acetametaphine. it was very hard to quit taking these drugs, especially cold turkey like i did. they do work well if taken as prescribed. The first 3 days off them, were the hardest for me. I really felt like i was dying. All my little aches and pains came back, as well as i couldn't sleep for a week. It was a very difficult time. I know all people are different, but for me , quitting cold turkey was the only way i was going to get off these meds. just remember to stay positive and after awhile your body will thank you. good luck.

[VinylTulip]

My doctor prescribes Tramadol for me (it was for a herniated disc in my back) and by chance, I had the EXACT reaction you have described. I take 3 pills/day and my depression and anxiety have disappeared (I have struggled with dep/anx my whole life). I feel perky, upbeat, positive, and anything but tired. It's been so great to feel good (without feeling drugged up!). Here is what makes me nervous - it's been about 5 months now and I don't ever want to be without these again - they have made my enjoyment of everyday life better tenfold, and I can't imagine ever not taking them anymore. Is there a danger for long-term usage of these? I'm afraid to tell my doctor my pain is now gone, but I don't want to give up the Tramadol, and go back to being depressed again.

[ClareK]

I work with the Waismann Method of opiate Detoxification and we see more and more patients coming in for Ultram detoxification because they were told by their doctors that is not addictive. for me this is a misclassified drug, because it works at the opioid receptors and it works just like and opiate with the same addictive components...The reaction you feel is like a rush of endorphins that will eventually bring you down. be careful with this drug because most of the time it will progress and you will need more and more just to fell normal...
Best of luck...,

[jtpo1982]

Interesting! Like I said, I've given them to my friends before and they didn't like it because they felt loopy and confused and tired, which was always odd to me because I have always felt energized, clear, and focused on them. It has also been a mood elevator for me too. It seems to have very different affects on different people. Someone I know took only 100 MG and felt nauseated and almost threw up. So it must affect in many different ways depending on your make-up. I have done some reading and found that tramadol has also been prescribed for depression/mood elevation. I don't know how true that is but I've read that on many websites online regarding the use of tramadol.

As far as long term damage I don't know, but I have been trying to find that out. I do know that tramadol doesn't cause ulcers and bleeding of the stomach because it isn't an NSAID, which is a type of pain killer that causes the gastric acid in your stomach to directly irritate the gastric mucous, which leads to bleeding, ulcers, etc. I have been wondering what the effects on tramadol are on your liver or kidneys, because I haven't been able to find out how these pills are processed in your body.

Any feedback?

[sa2008]

Originally Posted by VinylTulip

My doctor prescribes Tramadol for me (it was for a herniated disc in my back) and by chance, I had the EXACT reaction you have described. I take 3 pills/day and my depression and anxiety have disappeared (I have struggled with dep/anx my whole life). I feel perky, upbeat, positive, and anything but tired. It's been so great to feel good (without feeling drugged up!). Here is what makes me nervous - it's been about 5 months now and I don't ever want to be without these again - they have made my enjoyment of everyday life better tenfold, and I can't imagine ever not taking them anymore. Is there a danger for long-term usage of these? I'm afraid to tell my doctor my pain is now gone, but I don't want to give up the Tramadol, and go back to being depressed again.

Dear Tulip
Yes they are addictive so be very careful and take only the prescribed dosage and try to cut back on that to see if you have good effect with less amount of the drug. The temptation can be to take more if 3 feels good then 5 would be even better. Not so! You need to be honest with your doctor about why you are taking them and perhaps there is a better alternative. If you are lying in order to get the drug then you may already be addicted. Coming off of them cold turkey can be really rough but if I can do it anyone can. At the time I came off of them I also came off of vicodin and ambien. It was pure hell for about 7 days and nights, no sleep, muscle cramps. chills, runny nose, aches and pains all over, constant mind activity and unable to stop rolling the tapes but I did it and after that experience I will never go back. Yes, the doctors will keep on prescribing but you must take control of your life and get your life back. Right now you belong to the drug although you may not fully realize. It is an addiction of your mind. I wish you all the best and hope that you can dig down and find the courage to kick it!