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Hi there:

I was on Clonazepam over three years ago and was able to taper. I have been having a plethora of health problems over the last five years, which began with black mold exposure. I went from a gregarious competitive athlete and dancer in my late 40s to a scared of life, depressed and anxious woman in my 50s. About 8 months ago I was put on Ativan for terrible gastric problems, as well as Remeron. About two months ago I began to taper both. I was on 1 mg Ativan and then went down to crumbs. All hell has broken loose: unable to sleep/ burning severe pain in buttocks and coccyx/ nausea 24/7/ burning in chest and stomach/ crying spells. Extreme depression. Terror/ tinnitus. I don't know where to turn. My doctor doesn't believe in the withdrawals. I have become more and more isolated from trauma and abuse in my family.

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Hi Dancing gi :hug: Welcome to Benzobuddies! 

 

I am sorry to hear what you’re going through. Try not to worry, you are among friends here, we know what you are going through. It sounds like you have been tapering too quickly.  A gradual taper of 5-10% every 10-14 days is generally recommended. Withdrawal is awful, but it does get better. My doctor didn't understand withdrawal, many don't, you hang in there you will come through this.

 

I am going leave a link to the Ashton Manual, a great source of information about these types of medications and how to withdraw. 

 

“Professor Ashtons Manual”

 

Feel free to post to any of the dedicated boards.  We have a wonderful community of people here.  Our members have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal and are more than willing to share their experiences.

 

Here are a few links to information on tapering and withdrawal support:

 

General Taper Plans 

 

Withdrawal and Recovery 

 

If you would be so kind as to add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice this link will show you how to”Create a signature”

 

Welcome  aboard

 

Magrita

 

 

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Thanks Margarita. I am going for a huge blood draw and multiple tests today. Do you think I should reinstate on the Benzo. Is relentless nausea and pain (especially pelvic) withdrawal symptoms: perhaps it is from the Remeron too. I have considered going to the ER but i don't think they will be able to help me.

 

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Hi Dancing gi

 

I thought you were still on a small dose.  When did you have your last dose? If it was less than 2 weeks, you do have an option to reinstate and do a slower taper, reinstatement doesn't always work but if symptoms are unbearable, you have that choice.

 

Benzo Withdrawal is very severe in the early weeks off, If you do tough it out, it does get easier.  I was on Remeron for 3 years, I did a slow taper off, symptoms were similar to benzo withdrawal.

 

Post-withdrawal Recovery Support 

 

 

Good luck with the tests

 

Magrita :smitten:

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Thanks Margarita. I am going for a huge blood draw and multiple tests today. Do you think I should reinstate on the Benzo. Is relentless nausea and pain (especially pelvic) withdrawal symptoms: perhaps it is from the Remeron too. I have considered going to the ER but i don't think they will be able to help me.

 

hi there this is Helplesshubby wife , I’m so sorry to here you’re having this cruel unbearable symptoms too , I physically can’t sit or lay down or sleep because I’m in such sever pain as well plus so many others but the burning coccyx and VJ and buttocks hips etc is excruciating unbearable pain, almost two years all tests show no damage in that area , how are you feeling now ? Mine didn’t start until I was forced off 80 mg Valium equivalent in May 23, 2017 the burning coccyx started in late June and became unable to sit and lay down by mid July 😖😫😭 hope we heal soon , my heart hurts for you too 💞
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