Sometimes we lose track of things like that. None of us is perfect. Be kind to yourself. And don't accept anyone else being unkind towards you.

Do you have any pills left to cut in half? It has happened to me and I try to just somehow make them last in halves or quarters. There is also Tylenol and Advil--which is something.

I hope you get through the weekend OK. Withdrawal from Tramadol can be difficult but just a couple of days might not be a problem if you can get it filled on Monday.

I have taken tramadol for years and lucky to have never felt "hooked" in any way at all. Lots of heat and bengay is good. Wishing you the best!!

Thanks so much you guys. I feel so stupid for having done this. I've only just started seeing this doctor. He's a pain specialist and I really want his help and to show that I'm cooperating and taking everything seriously. He probably told me that I can't get repeats from the pharmacy and that I have to come in to get more but I forget things like that easily now. I'm going to start writing things down at my appointments.

I feel so stupid for letting this happen. I didn't actually realize that being without the Tramadol would give me withdrawal symptoms and I know I should have. I'm having such a hard time physically and emotionally and doing this makes me feel like a baby who can't take care of herself.

Anyways, I do know it's an honest mistake. I just don't want the doctor to think badly of me already.

The pharmacy you fill this med at should be able to give you a few until you can get the entire order. Page your doc? Worth a try?

I really hope you can relax and at least get it filled first thing in the morning!

Perhaps it's not the Tramadol that is causing you the issues if it's a NEW drug to you. Not enough time for you to have a. "Dependence" on it.
And you just switched anti depressants. THAT maybe the issue. I would look at that first.

Tramadol is NOT a narcotic either and it's a controversial topic about it being addicting. I personally have gone hours without taking it without any withdrawal symptoms. And I've been on it for a long time for chronic pain. But I suppose everyone is different.

It's Monday soon so hopefully you will get things sorted out.
Feel better soon.

I have done that so many times. Or I double schedule appointments it happens. Just call the Dr. office explain what happened see what they say. I understand the feeling don't be so hard on your self. Hugs

I took Tramadol every day for a year, weaned off over several weeks, and when I stopped completely I didn't sleep for three days. It's a synthetic narcotic with a very low profile for addiction, but physical dependence definitely happens.

Physical dependence is not addiction. It's no different than a diabetics dependence on insulin. But your body does get used to it, and going cold turkey can be difficult.

Hope you got through the weekend OK and that you can get it filled Monday.

Nixie

Just wanted to say thanks to you. Because of your post I remembered to make a list of the meds I needed new Rxs from my doc appointment today.

Your post helped my fog riddled mind to remember to do this.

Thanks again Tonsie

Nixie, did you get your prescription filled? Hope you're OK.

Just an FYI for the future, sometimes the pharmacist will give me a couple pills to get me through the weekend.