Originally Posted by Wide-O

I had a small cancer scare that involved a camera where the sun doesn't shine (...), but today it turned out I'm 100% clear in that area - apart from one small and benign issue.

Not totally off topic, because that means that the only lasting damage from the alcohol madness (probably) is PN. Due to the preparation of the procedure I was not able to take the tramadol/zaldiar medication for 3 days, and together with the stress I realized I'm not ready to go without pain killers yet. Not a big issue, I have almost no side effects from them apart from a slightly lower (welcome) appetite.

Newstown, I read the full leaflet again, and while cessation isn't "dangerous" as such, heavy side effects are to be expected - as you found out.

I don't want to give medical advice (not a doc) but you might consider talking to your GP about Zaldiar or its equivalent in the US. It's a combination of low dose tramadol and paracetamol (which is under discussion, I know). While the ingredients don't work when taken apart, there is something about the combination that seems to work, for me, and for more pain patients my GP treats. She is a proponent, and does not really see a problem in taking it for the foreseeable future. Just a tip, and make sure you discuss it obviously, and do your research about paracetamol. But the lower dose (37.5mg per pill) might make you less moody?