Bilateral thigh hypertonia

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I have tapered off of benzodiazepines, although not slow enough. I have intense bilateral thigh hypertonia. It is not a muscle spasm. I am not sure it is from withdrawing from benzodiazepines. I was on various benzodiazepines over a three year period.

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Hello  Brentyoung Welcome to BenzoBuddies.

 

I am glad you  joined us today.  We have a wonderful community of people here, who will offer support and advice. Sorry you’re having a tough time, withdrawal symptoms are very unpleasant.  Congratulations being benzo free, when was your last dose?  Most of us have muscle stiffness in withdrawal.  Benzodiazepines are a muscle relaxant, discontinuation can result in temporary muscle stiffness.  Take a look around the forum, ask questions, you’ll get plenty of support and encouragement here.  Withdrawal symptoms get better, but it will take time.

 

The Ashton Manual, will give you a better understanding on why you feel the way you do.  It is a great resource for understanding the effect benzo’s have on our body, It also includes a list of common symptoms 

 

I will leave a few links for you to check out.

 

The Ashton Manual

Post-withdrawal Recovery Support

 

From the Ashton manual: The Ashton Manual

 

Muscle symptoms. Benzodiazepines are efficient muscle relaxants and are used clinically for spastic conditions ranging from spinal cord disease or injury to the excruciating muscle spasms of tetanus or rabies. It is therefore not surprising that their discontinuation after long-term use is associated with a rebound increase in muscle tension. This rebound accounts for many of the symptoms observed in benzodiazepine withdrawal. Muscle stiffness affecting the limbs, back, neck and jaw are commonly reported, and the constant muscle tension probably accounts for the muscle pains which have a similar distribution. Headaches are usually of the "tension headache" type, due to contraction of muscles at the back of the neck, scalp and forehead - often described as a "tight band around the head". Pain in the jaw and teeth is probably due to involuntary jaw clenching, which often occurs unconsciously during sleep.

 

 

Members can respond with the best information if they know your medication history.  Go to the top of the page and select PROFILE then choose forum profile then insert drug history into the text box and remember to click change profile

 

Welcome aboard

Magrita