I'm not looking forward to tonight. Any advise for getting by?
I took my last Tramadol today. Only had one left. I can't refill for another week?
Question posted by Jenail on 13 July 2011
Last updated on 5 May 2018 by Jennyforte876
5 Answers
Jennyforte876
5 May 2018
I mean get more if you really need them. Let me know I have them
Inactive
16 July 2011
Hi Jenail,
I was out of town and did not get your question until today (Saturday)...
Did you get your RX filled, or talk to your relative yet?
Hope all is well, and you do not need to suffer WD right now.
Your friend,
Lara
caringsonbj
14 July 2011
Jenall,
I am not going to tell you what not to do I am just telling you if you refuse to deal with this (even if it's a pain) a day will come when you will need help from this doctor and because you made the choice not to explain what happened then you can't expect him to understand or maybe even be suspicious of you, I also have chronic pain, I know there are some things in life that are not easy and it sounds like being embarrased is an issue with you being open and honest can make things go much smoother in the long run, pain is something a lot of us deal with everyday but you have got to deal with living from one refill to the next, wondering what you will do when you run out the next time,
this is not an effective way to treat pain by borrowing pills (even though they may be something you've used or taken) on prescription bottles it clearly states that the medication is prescribed for the person whose name is on the bottle and it is not only wrong to use other peoples meds it's not lawful, I feel sure your Aunt does love you but she is not helping your situation in allowing you to get medicine from her. I apologize if I seem harsh I try and be kind caring and considerate of others but one things for sure if you fail to deal openly and honestly with this now the time will come when you have no other alternative, I wish you the very best of luck, In closing I believe I read where you worked in a doctor's office this is not to in any way judge you but in holding a position such as that you are expected to set an example, I can understand not wanting a fellow employee to not realize that there is a problem BUT if she is really a friend she will listen and try her best to understand. I care about what happens to you, a friend should care and know that issues like this arise. please think about this and please take care of yourself.
LaurieShay
13 July 2011
Hey Jenail,
I'm going to be perfectly honest. Tramadol withdrawal can be dangerous because of the possibility of seizures. This maybe an uncommon occurrence but it can happen. If you can call the doctor and see if he will call in a script, I would give it a try. Somehow explain you ran out early and are concerned about withdrawals. Otherwise, you can google the Thomas recipe for opiate withdrawal and get some of the over the counter remedies.
Best wishes,
Laurie
Jenail
13 July 2011
Hi Laurie- Thanks for writing. I am worried about the seizures. I think i'm going to try and get a few from my Aunt and see about calling tomorrow to see if my refill will go through. I have seen the Thomas recipe and my only concearn about that is getting the rx for valium or Xanax. I know I won't be able to. It's really a pain to contact my doc for anything. And honestly his nurse is my really good friend and I'm embarrassed to let her know what happened. She knows I have had issues in the past. We worked together as nurses and it wasn't until I left the nursing to go into the billing aspect that I had my back pain and became dependant on these meds. I look back knowing what all I had access to at the doc's office and it's pretty scary to think about the trouble I could have gotten into. Luckily I work in an office where there is no patient care to have these drugs around me. Thanks Laurie. You're always very helpful :).
LaurieShay
13 July 2011
You are very welcome Jenail. Good luck and keep in touch.
caringsonbj
14 July 2011
Dear Jeanil:
I know it's not easy to be in pain and need more medication than is precribed but Please Please be open and straighforward with your doctor, people in pain can become desperate (when I started with my pain doctor she told me I expect one thing and that it total honesty) if you are running out sooner then your doctor can think one of two things you are abusing the medication or if you are honest then he can perhaps prescribe a more effective way of controlling your pain, this will not be fixed by an early refill, Please I am not judging or accusing you it's just something that isn't going to go away, and if you don't tell and continue to ask the pharmacist for refills sooner then he could become suspicious, there is no shame, and nothing wrong in admitting that the medication does not last,
Your doctor will respect honesty most pain doctors I'm sure run into this problem and when they hear it from you then they are more willing to try and work with you to help you, as Laurie says he might phone in enough or even prescribe something more effective if he knows that you are in trouble, but please don't try to compensate for something that will in the end catch up with you, withdrawl can cause your body to go through traumatic effects, and I don't know about medications being retrieved over the net, it just seems to me that if you don't deal with this problem head on then if you don't have problems now you will sooner much sooner than later. I will keep you in my prayers, I hope you make the choice and discuss this with your prescribing physician and at least give him a chance to help you, again I wish you nothing but the very best!
Inactive
14 July 2011
What a tough position your in Jenail. I don't have any new advice I just wanted to wish you well. Laurie and Billy gave really good advice I hope you are able to use it!
Inactive
13 July 2011
Jenail, what happened?, Did you take more than you were suppose to? The only answer I have for you is to be honest with your doc and tell him what happened. If your pain is that bad maybe he can up your dose or add something or even change it to something that will be longer acting and help you. I'm very sorry I have no answer for you at the time you need it. Maybe someone else will see your question and have some help for you. Please let me know how it turns out, try not to panic.
Jenail
13 July 2011
Thank You Von- Yes I took too many. I can usually get my script refilled 10days early but it looks like this time it won't be ready. It's my own fault. I do have a few Hydrocodone left to try and deep the side effects of withdrawal in control but they won't last either. I thought I had timed it right to get my refill. It's my own stupid fault. I work in a very stressful office and am trying REALLY hard to keep my cool and not panic. I just can't tell anyone but you all here. I feel OK right now but I know what's to come. I hate this stupid grip that this medication has on me. This isn't ME. UGH!! Thanks so much for writing!!
Inactive
13 July 2011
I know how you feel, and a stressful job, ugh!!! Can you half the lortab and try to make them last? I hate to tell anyone to do such a thing but I know you can't go cold turkey. Maybe someone will help us out here. Hang on girl, and keep me posted. Bless you Von
Jenail
13 July 2011
I'm almost tempted to see how people order this stuff on the net. I've never done that and it scares me but I know people do it all the time. My Aunt takes it also so maybe I can ask her for a few. I just don't know!! I hate this panic feeling!! Thanks so much for listening!!
Inactive
13 July 2011
you are welcome, but get this under control. Talk to your doc, ok!!! Take care. Von
dentalcutie35
13 July 2011
Hey Jenail and von-1 I'm a newbie on this site. I didn't think Tramadol was a narcotic so the Loratab should definetely get you by and you should not have any withdrawl symptoms. If I'm reading something wrong let me know. When I read what jenail wrote it sounded like she was taking the Tramadol for pain and she's out. Is that right?
Jenail
13 July 2011
Hey Cutie35. Yes I do take the Tramadol for pain. I'm not sure if I will have the withdrawl since I do take Lortab also. I just know that if I do have to wait until next week I will be out of both. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I think right now it's the anxiety of the possibility of the horrid withdrawals. It doesn't seem fair that some people don't even suffer. Lucky effers!! LOL!!
Inactive
13 July 2011
U can get them on the net. They overnight them. I'm not saying this so people go out and get more then they need. I'm saying this bc it seems like u need to wean urself down. It's dangerous to just stop taking them . I would either call ur Dr right away. U can have seizures from taking too much and stopping abruptly. I went through a horrible withdrawal that lasted 4/5 days. I feel great now! U have to be strong to stop this poison! My question is, are u going to stop or are u just out and will continue taking them after ur script is filled? There is lots of support on here if u need help stopping.
Justtramsplease
17 July 2011
Hi all I've just ran out myself and I'm taking Tylenol 3 it's been helping so far. Maybe it will help you too My refill ain't do for another week but if someone can help with a good honest website to cover me till then. My dr. Wont refill sooner
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