[jazpoppy]

Hi;

I have been on Ultram for my herniated disk and spinal stenosis for over 7 months now. I never thought of Ultram as a narcotic because I was told over and over again by several doctors that it is not and it is not addictive. Well I was recently in another accident and tore a ligament in my ankle as well as a possible fracture that my dr is going to look for later this week (we think it was missed in the first x-ray), I was given Tylenol 3. Luckily (for me as an addict anyways) I am quite allergic to T3, and cannot take more than a few a day without swelling and itching really bad. I finished the prescription as prescribed and didn't want anymore of it(had thoughts of asking for hydro but I KNOW BETTER). I decided to get back on Ultram (i had stopped it for about 2 weeks at that point), but this time I started to take 2x as much as prescribed. I started out doing that because the pain was unbearable and it seems to be getting worse, then I noticed that Ultram gets me high if I take more than prescribed! So I started taking handfuls at a time. Yesterday was the last time I did this, because I started swelling like I did from the codeine. I don't feel really well either, so I am assuming there is a W/D from Ultram too, I have read some threads that confirm this. I have 2 more scripts for 100 ultram... What should I do? I am in a lot of pain still, don't really want to try abusing it again, but I am an addict and just as well could say F*it and start taking handfuls again. My right mind says to call the pharmacy and cancel the 2 refills. Can I do this or does my DR have to call? Can anyone tell me what Ultram is and why it acts like a narcotic in higher doses? I am confused and kind of feel misinformed by the DRs. Thanks.

Jazpoppy