: 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

Hi Amy,

I certainly can talk with you about what is involved and how to work with your doc.
Or you can go over to www.theroadback.org. The tramadol is not just an opiate, it also has a SSRI impact.

Of course, I will have the context of your program and your style

Warmly,

kathleen