Last night, I had an absolutely terrible night. Symptoms: severe shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat, shakiness, and the inability to find a comfortable position. I woke up every hour, worried that I might be in need of a ride to the hospital.
Test results: ECG showed heart rate of 63-65, waveform showed normal sinus rhythm. Pulse-ox showed 98%.
Thoughts: I’d taken tramadol 2 out of the preceding 3 nights for pain. Last night I didn’t. In the last few years, I’ve not been able to tolerate opioid painkillers well, and that ability has been deteriorating.
Postulate: I was experiencing withdrawal symptoms (I’m fine this morning.)
Question: Is it possible for a person to experience withdrawal symptoms after only a couple days of use? Particularly when their sensitivity to the med has increased.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Test results: ECG showed heart rate of 63-65, waveform showed normal sinus rhythm. Pulse-ox showed 98%.
Thoughts: I’d taken tramadol 2 out of the preceding 3 nights for pain. Last night I didn’t. In the last few years, I’ve not been able to tolerate opioid painkillers well, and that ability has been deteriorating.
Postulate: I was experiencing withdrawal symptoms (I’m fine this morning.)
Question: Is it possible for a person to experience withdrawal symptoms after only a couple days of use? Particularly when their sensitivity to the med has increased.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.