Well, let me try and make this to the point..I tend to ramble.

Two years ago, doc prescribed me Tramadol (ultram) for my "fibro" pain. It didn't stop the pain but it took the edge off and helped me function. I noticed, however, that after a few weeks of taking them (50 mg / 2-3 x's daily), if I had a good day and forgot to take a pill, I'd have this sloppy, lazy and dingy feeling. I couldn't really lift my legs or arms to move and just wanted to sink into the bed or couch. If I skipped a dose and tried to sleep, I tossed and turned and had terrible restless leg mess...so I rarely skipped a night dose. Also couldn't skip the morning because I felt so indifferent about everything without it and I had to get to work.

Since iodine, I have cut back considerably and keep forgetting because I am just not in pain like before. Well last night, I forgot..this morning, I woke up after a long, hard sleep (drooling and all) and noticed I was dragging. It didn't hit me until halfway thru my work out that I had forgotten to take my pill the night b4! So, that explains the "blah" feeling. But I slept thru the night!!! With NO problem. I decided to NOT take my morning dose too. I admit, I feel clumsy and foggy and a little off but if Iodine is helping me sleep thru no tramadol, I am sure it will help alleviate some of the withdrawal from quitting. Everyone say prayers or send me luck or whatever it is that u do spiritually. I am going to try cold turkey today. I'm sure I will feel a bit like death tonight but I don't need it anymore and it's costing me money. I'm sure it isn't good for me either so I really have no need. ;)

YAY!