[WI...] Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I need information on benzo withdrawal. Withdrawal occurred due to etizolam. I am suffering from muscle atrophy. Currently tapering. 0.37mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ka...] Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Hello WINMK, Welcome to BenzoBuddies, we are glad you are here! It sounds like you are in the thick of it right now with tapering and withdrawl. I'm so sorry. Are you tapering on your own or with the help of your doctor? We suggest a slow taper from benzos to minimize withdrawl symptoms and to allow you to stay functional. I've put a link to the Ashton Manual below which is a good beginning point for benzo tapering. There are a few other links below to get you started. Let us know if we can help you or if you have questions. We look forward to know a bit more of your story so we can better help you. Again, welcome, Kate08 The Ashton Manual Withdrawal Symptoms Withdrawal Support (during your taper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Thank you. Most Japanese doctors don't know how to taper. And doctors don't understand withdrawal symptoms. I'm tapering by 0.01. Due to muscle atrophy, my body became incapacitated. I'm not sure if I can live until I'm off the drug. thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Is your incapacitation and muscle atrophy due to your benzodiazepine taper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Thank you. When I started tapering off my benzodiazepines, my muscles started to atrophy. The thigh muscles are thin and the calves are weak. Sorry for my poor English. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm sorry to hear this, are you able to do any light strength training to improve your situation? Its important to keep our bodies healthy while we go through this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Thank you for the reply. I did muscle training. As a result of the training, the muscles atrophy. I did squats. Lost leg muscles. I lose muscle when I exercise. It's horrible. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Oh my, this is a terrible situation, are you under a doctors care, do you have someone to help you? Have you thought about holding your taper to see if you can stabilize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thank you for your kindness. There are very few doctors in Japan who are familiar with withdrawal symptoms. I rest my muscles as much as possible. I am tapering off my medication very slowly. i am looking for information. People who have muscle atrophy while tapering off like me. Thank you. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ka...] Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I typed 'muscle atrophy' into the search feature and found some old threads on the topic. Here is the link to do a search: http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?action=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 You may want to ask your question on this support group thread, some of them may be dealing with muscle atrophy. http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=99411.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Thank you. Pamster Thank you for your kindness. I will try to join the thread. I wish you happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[WI...] Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 kate08 thank you I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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