I was pushed pills by my GP, gabapentin, tramadol and neproxin.
The GBP made me fee like a zombie the neproxin had no effect but the tramadol did help. But the constipation was so bad it was counterproductive to the back pain.
Anyway docs didn’t even tell me about how addictive tramadol was. I was taking two tablets in the evening and you can feel yourself sledge.
Walking about on tramadol fealt ok. By chance I was in shop getting some keys cut talking to the guy about my back problem and telling him I’m on tramadol. He says oh mate you want to be off those the withdrawal is tough.
I immediately stopped. To be honest I didn’t feel the urge to take them but I had very vivid nightmares for a week. Exorcism being the main theme and it wasn’t pleasant.
I’m glad to say I never touched them again. Now seeing a great Osteopath and working on core exercises and a good diet. Cold turkey worked for me it was just nightmares. I hope it’s an easy release for you. Good luck