Stiffness and joint pain

[[Be...]]

Hi,

 

I've been experiencing increasing stiffness in my body along with pains in my ankles, knees and back.  It is really hard to get moving in the morning.

 

I read on the Ashton Manual that these symptoms are also possible, but I haven't seen any posts on here about it.  I'm not sure if this is a direct result of the benzos or an indirect result of not moving as much. 

 

Has anyone else experienced these symptoms and what are you doing about it?

 

Thanks...

[[Ca...]]

YES!!!  I use an infrared heating pad.  I stretch.  I walk.  I take Tylenol sometimes.  You have to find a few ways to manage it.

 

Carol

[[Se...]]

Yes, especially ankles, shoulders and back. I have never had ankle pain before so that’s a weird one for me. I have put on some weight that may have something to do with the pain also. Food is calming. I also use a heating pad. Stretch as much as possible. It’s hard to get the motivation to move. I Take 800 ibuprofen occasionally only if pain is really bad.

[[de...]]

Yes, stiff moving around, joints, back pain.

 

 

[[...]]

For a long period during my taper and after I felt like a 90 year old - all my joints incredibly stiff.  It's a lot better now, plus I take a boron supplement which has helped my stiff and painful knees immeasurably.  It's a trace element.  A friend told me their hospital consultant had suggested it for arthritis.  As I'd tried every conceivable supplement under the sun for my knees, with no success - it was great to find something which worked.  I've since recommended it to a few people who've also been helped by it.  Plus - it's cheap! 

[[Jo...]]

I tightness in my upper back, neck and shoulders that comes and goes. I'm feeling it right now, you're not alone my friend!