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Been put on diasepram

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sarapainfree
sarapainfree

Anyone else had this for there fibro flare ups

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  • mari34228
    mari34228 sarapainfree

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    Hi, I haven't come across anyone being given that for fibro but then I'm newly diagnosed. I was given diazepam two years ago when I was going through a bad patch in my life to help calm me down. I think it helps with muscle spasms too...maybe that is why you have been given it?

    Have you been given it for short term use only? As my GP was at pains to point out that it's highly addictive and shouldn't be taken for more than 3 weeks at a time.

    • sarapainfree
      sarapainfree mari34228

      Posted

      His yes only on it for a week due to having a bad episode at weekend witch resulted in a ambulance being called as I couldn't even walk due to a huge spasm in my back and spine and the co-codamol wasn't working so they have now given me these

    • sarapainfree
      sarapainfree mari34228

      Posted

      Yes was given a weeks doesage feeling much better now it's settled down

    • mari34228
      mari34228 sarapainfree

      Posted

      That's great. I was at the pain clinic this week and one of the things I have to try and do is relax!! Maybe the diazepam also slowed you down enough to feel more relaxed? Anyway, glad you are feeling better. xx

    • trisha87499
      trisha87499 mari34228

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      I was given diazepam due to cramps and sprains on all my nerves mainly head, hands and shoulders, the spasms are ridiculous, I took 2, and I can honestly say they gave some kind psychotic break, I had imaginary friends, I was calling my family and nothing made sense, thankfully ,there are so many people fforgiving me as they realise iit was out of my control

      thank god for family and friends, and obviously all you wonderful people here

  • trisha87499
    trisha87499 sarapainfree

    Posted

    No, not for fibro,but what interests me is what is the usual pain relief fellow sufferers are on, I weaned myself off morphine and now take diahydrocodeine, 8 a day, doctor not too happy with this, but pain management group insist it's better to take your men's regular and don't wait for a flare up. It's starting to annoy me, as I feel if I need them then there shouldn't be an issue, I feel as if I could be on different and stronger medication so don't feel this is such a big deal, however starting to get me down, as would expect doctors support on this. Anyone else faced this issue?😙

    • sarapainfree
      sarapainfree trisha87499

      Posted

      I'm on gapapenting 600mg that's all I have for my fibro until I started these meds today for a week

    • loraine121
      loraine121 trisha87499

      Posted

      Hi , I'm luck that I have a good gp , but you are right regular med means less flare ups , if I do have a flare up I have oxycodon to help top up the pain relief, I used to take oramorph but consultant convinced me to try oxycodon as it a cleaner drug and shouldn't affect my breathing although I didn't think it did but agreed to try it, 

      it really makes a difference if you doctor is supportive they should know that you have to keep on top of the pain as once you have a flare up it harder to get it back under control, sorry that you are having problems with your doctor,that's the last thing you need,

      i hope you get things sorted 

    • trisha87499
      trisha87499 loraine121

      Posted

      Thanks Lorraine, I did have a great doctor until June last year when he retired, he had been my doctor for over 30 years so had built up that trust bond, the new doctors are trying to find their feet I suppose, however I hate having to go to doctors and feel like I'm being patronised and that I'm in with my begging bowl. Then you go into chemist and there are a good few methodone users waiting for their, no questions asked fix, I know they have problems as well, mine is not self inflicted and I resent that a bit. I'm going to make an appointment and speak frankly to my new doctor, that's why I'm also gathering a bit of information from here, so that I can show him.

  • loraine121
    loraine121 sarapainfree

    Posted

    Hi , sarapainfree, I am on diazepam for fibromyalgia to help relax my mussels as I was given amatriptaline but they didn't agree with me, I have had fibro for about 16 years , I take a combination of medications but what works for one doesn't always work for others , in the beginning it a lot of trial and error, a lot of people start on amatriptaline or gabapentin,

    i hope your flare up isn't to bad , wishing you a pain free night, 

    loraine

  • christine26761
    christine26761 sarapainfree

    Posted

    Dizapam is Valium..I have taken 5 mg strength ( very low dose) for muscle spasms it works very well...trouble is it relaxes my brain too..grr..but it is a very addictive med..I take maybe a box of 50 a year, at the most...meaning only when my muscles are really bad..I am always aware that they could be easily addictive..be blessed sarapainfree have a lovely day...😘🙏

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