Hi, I'm Clara

July 31, 2026

Hi I'm Clara . Hard working postie struggling with back pain but wanting to come off tramodol that I've been taking for 20 years . I'm in more pain than ever . Tramodol helps me deal with the pain but pain is now worse than ever . I'd like to taper down Gradually . Would like advice on best s ales to help me .... and how to deal with withdrawal issues .

150 mg — 20 plus years — researching taper | without clinician

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CatinaJul 31

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Clara! Welcome to Taper Community. I'm sorry you're still in pain despite the Tramadol. You can learn about Hyperbolic tapering in the Resources section. It's best to taper no more than 10% each month from the previous month's dose. The reductions will get smaller and smaller as time goes on. Hopefully you can find some natural ways to handle your pain. Emotional Freedom Technique can help: https://taper.community/thread/3c6f1a16-3d21-4077-9ed5-8267209ffca3 https://taper.community/thread/4b24f178-40ff-4176-bff3-44b116e205d4 https://taper.community/resources/blog/muscle-pain-and-tension-during-withdrawal https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5 Let us know how we can best help you and if you have any questions! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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