11 weeks off of Lorazepam, my body is worn down !

[[Di...]]

Hi buddies,

I am 69 years old and I have never been sicker in my life since I decided to end my relationship with this benzo 11 weeks ago.  

After two weeks off, my body started jerking, I spent three solid days in bed as my body constantly jerked.  Then I resorted to using a walker due to

the body jerks and my body felt unstable and unsteady, I had to hold onto the walls or furniture, balancing my body. 

I ended up in ER with a diverticulitis attack taking too many vitamins and minerals.  A few days ago I suffered a gout attack.  

A few days ago I said goodbye to the walker, no more having to use the walker but I still feel unsteady on my feet. 

Also, my blood sugar spikes up and down.  

All of my muscles feel stiff and hurt and ache but this might be due to the gout.     

 

This is what I have learned.  I must drink plenty of water.  I have to avoid sugar, flour, and fried food.  Only eat foods that are natural and organic. 

I feel optimistic eventually my CNS will heal.  I just have to take special care of my body and provide it with the right amount of nutrients.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[Sw...]]

You will heal! Good job Dixie doodle. I am sorry it’s hard right now. I pray for you buddies and hope things get better 

[[le...]]

I think you will be much better very soon.

Did you apply cold turkey or tapering ?

[[Di...]]

On 23/10/2024 at 02:32, [[l...] said:

I think you will be much better very soon.

Did you apply cold turkey or tapering ?

2 1/2 years tapering.  I started out at 2 mg of Ativan.  

[[Ra...]]

Dixie

The benzos do so much horrible stuff to us. I was on for 30 years amd was very difficult. The good comes back thougj. You have a great atitude at 11 weeks. Im almost to 3 years. It still comes and goes but nothing at all like it used to be. Keep going younwill get there!!