Hello,

I posted on here six weeks ago about how well my surgery to remove an ovary went and how I followed RR suggestions for that time period. Last week I had another surgery -- this time to repair a herniated disc. It went very well, too, but I need some info on the best way for me to taper off of Tramadol, which is an opiate.

Should I request a brief consultation with Kathleen? Or is there another resource that would be better suited for this? I have very detailed info on how much I've been taking, how often, and for how long thanks to my food journal, where I also was recording my use of the painkiller(s).

I tried going off the Tramadol (not realizing at that time that it was an opiate), but I quickly recognized withdrawal symptoms and started taking it again, although in a slightly reduced dosage. Thanks for any suggestions.

Amy