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DIAZEPAM WITHDRAWAL? PELVIC AND RECTAL PAIN?

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anne28866
anne28866

Hi there,

I have to put this bluntly, not a nice subject, can anyone identify with this?

I have had gastric and abdominal cramps recently during a slow withdrawal, 1mg per day each month.

NOW I have pain on sitting down, just like a red hot poker, also painful cramps like period pain which I have not known for a long time.

I have searched for an answer, the doctors know nothing.

Please has anyone had something similarfrown

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  • tifosisupporter
    tifosisupporter anne28866

    Posted

    Hi Anne,

    Your withdrawal schedule sounds quite rapid, how long have you been taking diazepam? I'd suggest you go back to your Dr and speak to him, also Google The Ashton manual for a safe tapering schedule. I'm going through the same process myself, a year and a bit ago I was on 20mg per day but have now dropped it down to 9mg per day. It's a slow process but you will get there.

    Good luck.

    George

    • anne28866
      anne28866 tifosisupporter

      Posted

      Thanks George,

      I am finding life very difficult, up until 3 months ago I was doing fine on my reductions. I am working with an addiction specialist and my doctor is taking the advice from him.

      I am stuck on 14mg per day for the last 2 months. The reduction schedule was originally 2mg per day per month but I insisted it was slowed down to 1mg/day per month. That is a half a mg per fortnight. 

      I have been taking these tablets for 22 years.

      You have done very well and obviously at a steadier pace than myself. I will consult my addiction specialist who I would add deals with people coming off many other drugs street and alcohol and I feel he does not have the expertise as the diazepam addictions cases they deal with are in single figures!!!!!

      No one can explain these pains and my last visit to the doctor was a waste of time.

      Regards

  • pauline05267
    pauline05267 anne28866

    Posted

    It is not a slow withdrawal firstly. Please consult the Ashton manual. These pains are common so try not to worry. x
    • anne28866
      anne28866 pauline05267

      Posted

      Thanks Pauline,

      Glad to know these pains are common, not an easy thing to talk about. I have told my addiction specialist that I want to go much slower.

      Some of the reductions in the Ashton manual seem quite rapid but the information is excellent.

      Grateful for your message

    • pauline05267
      pauline05267 anne28866

      Posted

      Hi Anne Its ok. Its a dark place with these benzos and in my opinion they should definitely be banned. You take care and best wishes. x

       

  • pauline05267
    pauline05267 anne28866

    Posted

    Hi again Anne

    This is part of the withdrawal because benzos act on the gaba receptors in the brain affecting muscle tension. I am going through this myself and it is hell. The only comforting aspect is the thought that these spasms will go. It is just hanging on in there til they do. I will never ever take any of these benzos again as long as I live.xx

    • anne28866
      anne28866 pauline05267

      Posted

      Hi Pauline,

      Sorry to hear that you are going through such a bad time. I am being persuaded by friends and relatives that I have a strong case for compensation???

      Nearly 22 years of my life have been marred by being on these devil drugs, lost never to be returned. At 62 I feel that I have missed so much and now I have the withdrawal to cope with.

      My doctor has put me on antibiotics as I tend to have bouts of diverticulitis and things are improving very slowly.

      all the inflammatory markers in my blood tests were up and she also wants me to go for a pelvic scan to check for ovarian abnormalities which is scary. when asked if these symptoms were due to withdrawal I was told they had nothing to do with it.

      I beg to differ, even if my body is at a low from the withdrawal.

      Chin-up, feel for you.

    • pauline05267
      pauline05267 anne28866

      Posted

      Hi Beast to get the scan over and done with. Silly to ask u if these signs and symptoms are due to withdrawal. Never answer daft questions, it is up to the drs to sort it out not us!!

      If we say yes it is to do with wd then drs will dismiss us and not investigate so safer to say NO I doubt it. After all we are not drs are we! Keep strong , people say these signs and symptoms go in time. Problem is hanging on in there and praying for them to go like NOW e

    • anne28866
      anne28866 pauline05267

      Posted

      Hiya Pauline,

      How are you doing?Feeling any better?

      Yes you are right about the doctors, am having the scan next Wed, having just finished a course of antibiotics feeling a bit better.

      My addiction specialist is taking it very seriously and has asked me in for a clinical check up next week too, so it's a week of some sort of results I hope.

      Here's hoping you are OK?

    • Sweetbaby
      Sweetbaby pauline05267

      Posted

      HI , Im suffering so badly i cant sit or lay down or sleep or wear clothes without severe pain and tinnitus , i was forced off 6 mg lorazapam after 16 years for one oanic attack , are you healed now

  • Sweetbaby
    Sweetbaby anne28866

    Posted

    hi there , yes i havent been able to sit or lay down without severe pain , like my rectum packed with hot coals or a hot curling iron or fireplace poker plus loads of other Excruciating symptoms I can only stand or sit on the toilet for semi relief for almost 22 months I know your pain

    • Jnf123
      Jnf123 Sweetbaby

      Posted

      are you sure you dont have a hemorrhoid or fissure? routine change in meds can cause gastric issues, which can lead to constipation and or diarrhea, which can cause both issues.

    • Sweetbaby
      Sweetbaby Jnf123

      Posted

      hi there absolutely yes I’ve seen a colorectal surgeon into pelvic floor specialist it’s not a hemorrhoid or a fisser

      I seriously can only stand or sit on the toilet for semi relieved it’s not my only symptom I am suffering I can only sleep one hour a day for the last 25 months because my pain is so severe and cruel I hope that you’re doing better than me !

      What is your story and oain

      and no the benzo wasn’t masking this pain I was able to sit and lay down for 62 years it all started once I was one month forced off !!

    • Jnf123
      Jnf123 Sweetbaby

      Posted

      I unfortunately had 2 prolapsed internal roids, that i made myself go nuts over. Thought i was dying! Couldn't sleep for almost 3 months, sever health anxiety. Finally after 3 months went to a colorectal specialist, had them banded around 3 weeks ago. So finally was prescribed Xanax .25 for anxiety. Getting old sucks. Had id known what i do now, id have taken much better care of myself 😒😫

    • Sweetbaby
      Sweetbaby Jnf123

      Posted

      ARE you still on xanax ? At least you had a reason for your pain , how are you now ? can you sit and lay down ? Ride in a car now , its hell on earth for me , hope your all healed now

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