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COPD+Diazepam

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mark14566
mark14566

I have been diagnosed with this debilitating disease and though the medical council would most likely be horrified to learn that i have been taking high doses of Diazepam 30/40mg. With this amount of this drug in my system i found for the first time in a long while that i could Run as i had need after leaving my cash at the ATM, unfortunately by the time id reach the ATM either a person near took my money or it was retrieved by the machine. Though my point is without Diazepam im knackered just walking in the street, so there must be some link between this drug and how it alleviates the symptoms of COPD even if it only last for about eight hours. Can i please get some clarity on how without I'm breathless without though able to run with this drug in ones system? Is there any others out there with the same experience?

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  • ladyjack51
    ladyjack51 mark14566

    Posted

    The bank will reimburse your money if you just tell them what happened. Just wanted to let you know that in case you didn't.

    Ladyjack51

    • mark14566
      mark14566 ladyjack51

      Posted

      Many thanks to you ladyjack51 for your kind reply regarding monies, i am of the same understanding, though i thank you again. Have you heard anyghing about Diazepam helping you lead a more normale day for people with COPD ladyjack51?
    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 mark14566

      Posted

      No, I really haven't and that's why I didn't speak on it. But I did know about the money, which, I think is very generous of them and I didn't expect that. I am reading all your conversations so I can learn too. I think the most common used COPD drugs used in the states here are Spiriva and Advair with a emergency Albuterol inhaler...but there are some other combinations. Are you in the states? I'm in Dallas, Texas.

      Ladyjack51

  • MaryLip
    MaryLip mark14566

    Posted

    @mark14566  Please, please be careful Mark, diazepam is very addictive, I am being weaned from it at the moment, it is not too bad because I am doing it under my doctor's supervision.  I was prescribed it after a second accident which damaged my spine.  May I suggest that you go and see your doctor and discuss this with him/her.

    Good luck

    MaryLip.

    • mark14566
      mark14566 MaryLip

      Posted

      Dearest Marylip, im so sorry to read that you damaged your spine and though i can't say i know how you must have felt i only hope you are in recovery to the point where you dont have to rely on aides. I do appreciate your concern and hope you are nearly finished your detox. I am more than aware of Diazepam addiction, however id rather be able to walk without being out of breath. I wish you good recovery and as best life as possible. Kind thoughts and wishes Mark X

  • jackie87522
    jackie87522 mark14566

    Posted

    Hi Mark. I too am taking Diazepam for severe Emphysema (COPD) and wish it had same effect on me. Was prescribed it by my GP 30mg daily for pain in my leg which wasn't being helped by conventional pain medications even high doses of codeine. Unfortunately, it did nothing for my leg either which turned out to be a DVT which by the time it was diagnosed had travelled to my lungs. Stopped taking them but never had the same effect as you're getting with them.

    • mark14566
      mark14566 jackie87522

      Posted

      Jackie87522, i so sorry to read your diagnosis wasnt found until it had reached your lungs, twice I've come close to death once with a gangerous ruptured appendix when told tummy infection, the second were pneumonia to which i was told id have hourse to live if i hadnt dialed 999. Just just to let you know that you are not of ill health due to incompetence of some GPs! Jackie i dont know why these diazepam work for me and not others. Maybe they relax particular muscle group. Thank you for your reply and i sincerely hope that you are getting the best treatment possible. Kind thoughtful wishes Mark X

    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 jackie87522

      Posted

      I think you need a pulmonologist quickly! Hi doses of codeine suppresses your respiratory system and you probably already found out is highly addictive and hurts like hell to come off of. Its the most amazing drug we have for pain but once you've abused it, it never works the same for you...depending on what you were given to help come off of it. Bless your heart

      Ladyjack51

    • mark14566
      mark14566 ladyjack51

      Posted

      Ladyjack51 may i ask if you live in the sussex area? As i live in Brighton
    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 mark14566

      Posted

      No Mark14566...

      I live in Dallas, which is in the big state of Texas. That's in the USA

      Ladyjack51

  • sue00942
    sue00942 mark14566

    Posted

    I'm an ex Psychiatric nurse, but don't have a clue about that one! All I know is Diazepam is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms occur when suddenly stopped. It was given like sweets in the 1970s for anxiety and anyone who wanted to stop had to go through a reduction regime.

    Will do some research, its an interesting one.

     

    • mark14566
      mark14566 sue00942

      Posted

      Hi sue00942, this is the same answer i get everywhere and from everyone, though, i thank you Sue for taking the time to reply, yes they were considered the wonder drug back in the seventies and eighties and yiure right were handed out like like sweeties, i am willing to prove this medication actually dramatically inproves my ability to walk and if the need un a short distance which is something i CAN NOT do without, i dont take on a regular basis that amount as my usual does for anxiety is 10mg daily and increase the dose if i have to go shopping or if i wish to take a long walk. Thank you for your interest and warning maybe you could get some of your medical colleagues to look into this Diazepam v COPD?

      Kind thoughtful wishes Mark

    • sue00942
      sue00942 mark14566

      Posted

      Hi Mark. \if you have found something tyo help you whether addictive or not u should take it. Its a benefits/ risk decision. If your COPD is really debilitating you should take whatever you can to offer some relief. 

      ​You are aware of possible side effects and if you take these tablets under a GP supervision good luck to you!

       

    • mark14566
      mark14566 sue00942

      Posted

      Thank you sue00942, its not like i take that amount of valium every day only when i have to go somewhere or go shopping as without 40mg i couldnt shop and would be breathing heavy just walking. Its time the GMC to investigate the advantages of this drug revardless of its addictive properties.

      Once again thank you for your support and taking your time to comment. Best wishes Mark

  • hypercat
    hypercat mark14566

    Posted

    HI my mother was on diazpram and suffered horrible withdrawal effects as it is very addictive.  

    I know it is used not just for anxiety but also muscle spasms and pain so maybe this is why you can breathe better with it?  I do agree though with discussing it with your doctor as I have no idea about potential harmful side effects from taking such a high dose.

    If you are in the UK why not have a chat with your pharmacist as they are the experts in drugs.  x

    • MaryLip
      MaryLip hypercat

      Posted

       [color=#0f2e4c][color=#ffffff]?6[/color][/color][color=#0f2e4c] @[/color]hypercat  I was prescribed Diazepam as a pain killer, my back used to go into very painful  muscle spasms, without any warning.  I have had my laughs though, I once became stuck in the back, I could not move only laugh at the sight I must  have represented.  There I was like a great big whale (not that big, I am exaggerating }  Stan was on the point of sending for the fire brigade to heave me out.  Luckily I managed to turn over on my hands and knees and between us, we looked like a stranded whale.  It  was so funny smile

    • jackie87522
      jackie87522 MaryLip

      Posted

      I've not been prescribed Diazepam for back pain, but can remember a while back experiencing a bad bout of back pain and finding it hysterically funny that I literally had to fall out of bed, crawl on my hands and knees around the house. Everyone, including me, found it hilarious..especially my daughter, who keeps reminding me of this event.

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