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Addicted To Pain Meds

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I am a 22 year old stay at home mommy and I am married to a wonderful man! I think that I may be addicted to pain meds... I take 2 ultram EVERYDAY and when I start to run low, I panic and I try and figure out where I am going to get me some more. If I can't get more Ultram, then I try and find other things that give me that "high" and that energy that the Ultram do! I am too young to be addicted to pain meds and I have such a wonderful family that I don't want to ruin! When I don't have any meds to take to get that feeling then I get angry easily, depressed and I have NO energy and I feel bad all day long! I REALLY NEED HELP TO GET BETTER! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!

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MLC07

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Originally Posted by mlc07

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I am a 22 year old stay at home mommy and I am married to a wonderful man!! I think that I may be addicted to pain meds...I take 2 ultram EVERYDAY and when I start to run low, I panic and I try and figure out where I am gonna get me some more. If I can't get more Ultram, then I try and find other things that give me that "high" and that energy that the Ultram do!! I am too young to be addicted to pain meds and I have such a wonderful family that I don't want to ruin!! When I don't have any meds to take to get that feeling then I get angry easily, depressed and I have NO energy and I feel bad all day long!! I REALLY NEED HELP TO GET BETTER!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

Thanks,
MLC07

See if there is a N/A group in your area. Do a Google search and find the closest chapter near you. Depend on how serious you are about quiting your drug addiction. Try Welcome to www.na.org

See a doctor so you don't try to self detox which could be very dangerous... and go to NA meetings.

I honestly don't know what the medication you are taking is but chances are if it is in the opium family you are addicted physically & mentally.It's best to stop it as soon as possible before it gets outa control like my addiction did. I started abusing vicodin & percocets at 10 mg but after a year of that I moved onto Oxycontin and heroin. You think at first I'd never take that, that's crazy but sometimes when your tolerance for these weaker meds build up something like oxycontin doesn't seem so strong anymore. I moved from 10 mg of vicodin a day to 80 mg of oxycontin a day. This took a while, not overnight. Point is I never thought I'd get that far into it so while you are still messing with the weaker stuff ( a gateway level) you should get out & get help it only gets worse. Now I'm on a methadone program after being addicted to opioids for 3.5 years. I still have a lotta work to do to eventually finish counseling and get off the methadone. That could easily take me a couple years or more so get off the stuff with the guidance of a physician asap. Go to meetings talk to a counselor and focus on why you are so mentally addicted. Are you depressed to begin with? Are you trying to fill a void in your life? Are you just stressed in general? There are so many reasons we get addicted to substances. You need to get help & work on yourself before your problem gets you in over your head.

I use to have a Lortab problem cause the doctor misdiagnoised me and I started abuseing them and kept ordering more and more... get help or u will end up like me.. with horrible stomach problems due to the pills I have gastritis and ulcers forming all the time.

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I honestly dont know what the medication you are taking is but chances are if it is in the opium family you are addicted physically & mentally.It's best to stop it as soon as possible before it gets outa control like my addiction did. I started out abusing vicodin & percocets at 10 mg but after a year of that I moved onto Oxycontin and heroin. You think at first I'd never take that, thats crazy but sometimes when your tolerance for these weaker meds build up something like oxycontin doesnt seem so strong anymore. I moved from 10 mg of vicodin a day to 80 mg of oxycontin a day. This took a while, not overnight. Point is I never thought I'd get that far into it so while you are still messing with the weaker stuff ( a gateway level) you should get out & get help it only gets worse. Now I'm on a methadone program after being addicted to opioids for 3.5 years. I still have a lotta work to do to eventually finish counseling and get off the methadone. That could easily take me a couple years or more so get off the stuff with the guidance of a physician asap. Go to meetings talk to a counselor and focus on why you are so mentally addicted. Are u depressed to begin with? Are you trying to fill a void in your life? Are you just stressed in general? There are so many reasons we get addicted to substances. You need to get help & work on yourself before your problem gets you in over your head.

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Generic Name: Tramadol Tablets (TRA-ma-dole)
Brand Name: Ultram

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Treating moderate to moderately severe pain.

Ultram is an analgesic. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.
Do NOT use Ultram if:

* you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultram
* you have severe diarrhea due to taking an antibiotic
* you are intoxicated with alcohol, other opioids or narcotics (eg, morphine, codeine), sedatives or sleeping medicines (eg, temazepam, zolpidem), or other medicines
* you are taking nefazodone, carbamazepine, or sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Ultram :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ultram . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription (especially depression medicines) or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you are allergic to codeine, a codeine-related medicine (eg, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, oxycodone), morphine, or a morphine-related medicine (eg, hydromorphone)
* if you have a history of alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts or behaviors
* if you have or recently have had any head injury, brain injury or tumor, increased pressure in the brain, or infection of the brain or nervous system
* if you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, epilepsy, seizures, or chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowels
* if you have had recent abdominal surgery
* if you have heart problems, liver problems (eg, hepatitis), kidney problems, thyroid problems, enlargement of the prostate gland, or urinary problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ultram . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

* Carbamazepine because it may decrease Ultram 's effectiveness and increase the risk of seizures
* Certain medicines for mental or mood disorders (eg, olanzapine, haloperidol), cyclobenzaprine, isoniazid, other opioid pain medicine (eg, codeine, hydrocodone), phenothiazines (eg, promethazine), sleeping medicines (eg, zolpidem), sodium oxybate (GHB), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), or weight loss medicines (eg, phentermine) because side effects, including excessive drowsiness, trouble breathing, liver problems, or seizures, may be increased
* Furazolidone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, selegiline, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because they may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions, including restlessness, fever, excessive sweating, confusion, twitching, and seizures
* Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because its side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Ultram
* Digoxin because the risk of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, or slow heartbeat, may be increased by Ultram

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ultram may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ultram :

Use Ultram as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* Take Ultram by mouth with or without food.
* If you miss a dose of Ultram , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ultram .
Important safety information:

* Ultram may cause drowsiness and dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Ultram with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
* Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Ultram ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
* Ultram may cause dizziness; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase this effect. To prevent it, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of this effect.
* Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Ultram before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
* Use Ultram with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
* Ultram should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 16 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Ultram has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ultram while you are pregnant. Ultram is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ultram .

When used for long periods or at high doses, Ultram may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Ultram stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Some people who use Ultram for a long time without a break may develop a physical need to continue taking it. This is known as physical DEPENDENCE. If you suddenly stop taking Ultram , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.
Possible side effects of Ultram :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; fainting; fever; incoordination; muscle stiffness or tremor; seizures.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at MedWatch Home Page.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include bluish skin; cold clammy skin; difficult or slow breathing; drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma; excessive sweating; loss of function in the heart and lungs; nausea and vomiting; pinpoint pupils; seizures; stomach or intestinal pain.
Proper storage of Ultram :

Store Ultram at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ultram out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:

* If you have any questions about Ultram , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
* Ultram is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
* If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ultram . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Are you being given this by a Doctor, if so, I would go back and tell him how you are feeling, before it's too late, if your taking this illegally, you need to talk to someone and learn how to get off it, a little at a time or hard core, cold turkey, you say you have a great husband and family, isn't this worth a few days of misery to get clean? Get your mind on something else, go running, start cooking, eat something sweet, but please do something, NOW

Oh wow, taking those everyday - you destroying your own body from inside out. Sooner or later one by one those "destructions" will start showing up and who knows... Liver, kidneys, stomach... I don't think you want to end up in mental institution or in a wheelchair. Soon those pills will stop satirfiying you and, as was mentioned above, you will start doing something worse like oxycontin and heroin.
Ask for help if you can't help yourself. If you don't you can lose everything that is so important to you, family friends, job etc.

Please, please listen to the advice on here... pleeeease. I say this because nearly my entire extended family is ruined by drugs! I have 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law (best friend since childhood), 1 niece, and 2 nephews who take pills, snort cocaine, and/or smoke crack. I also have a sister who is dating a man who uses crack!

Let me tell you, they all started with Rx drugs. Eventually, your name will be ruined either by drug stores, doctor's offices, hospitals, etc. after you continually go to different places for Rx drugs, and when you can no longer obtain your Rx drug, you will more than likely move onto street drugs, as they are easily obtainable (unfortunately).

I am begging you and anyone else who is just starting this way, please get help now. Life is tough enough... don't add to it... it is certainly not worth it.

I wish you the best of luck!!

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Originally Posted by bak0033

See if there is a N/A group in your area. Do a Google search and find the closest chapter near you. depend on how serious you are about quiting your drug addiction. Try Welcome to www.na.org

The correct link to Narcotics Anonymous is Narcotics Anonymous, NA, homepage

Please be honest with your doctor. If you can't, find someone with whom you can. The doctor can monitor you safely through a detox process, little by little. Don't rule out having to do this in a hospital. Get treatment; join 12-Step recovery. Take care of yourself and your family!

Ultram is not an addictive drug it may just be a subconscius reaction

Ultram is not addictive? Anyway, the discomfort you describe is withdrawal from an opiate. Talk to the doctor who prescribed it and know that if you do quit, those feelings will go away. They will. Being a mom, you may need to take some time off from the kids until you get past the grumpies.