Bigfat
If you look up Tramadol on the internet or any drug site it will tell you that it IS an opiate. It is suppose to not have as addictive properties but for some people it is highly addictive.
Personally I believe it will just prolong your withdrawal. It may hold back some of those symptoms but you will still get them when you stop taking the tramadol.
I could only suggest TRYING to taper and then jump off and go cold turkey. If you have ANYONE to help you daily have them hold the pills and give them out in incriments to taper. It will take you about 1-2 weeks to feel better and at least 5 days to get the opiates out of your system. Or go to a doctor that you trust or to a detox center.