[Yo...] Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I’ve had stomach problems since quitting valium and it’s my worst symptom. My stomach is swollen, it gurgles and I’m constipated. I hope this goes away in time because it’s honestly just insanity. I’ve never had a problem with my digestive system pre benzo and on the benzo. It only happened when I was completely free of the poison. I’m scared that this is going to be the way things are for me for the rest of my life and that I may possibly have SIBO. Life feels completely ruined because my gi is so messed up. I hope I’m not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ty...] Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Very common, I am 9 months off and have this issue. I take mag citrate and most of the time its ok. I know magnesium is hit or miss in benzo recovery but it works for me most of the time. I'm sure it will get better like all symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 How much mg of magnesium citrate do you take? I usually just take 100 mg and a fiber supplement every night before bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ty...] Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 i take 200mg a night. i also drink alot of water. I eat oatmeal every morning with flax seed and an apple. I eat burrito bowls with brown rice and beans for lunch. I stay away from all red meat, fried food, processes food, sugary food, i only eat wheat bread. Seems to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Seriously cannot stand the constipation. I just pooped some legit rocks that looked burnt. My diet isn’t even bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mi...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I've had all those symptoms. It's very common amongst people recovering so much so that it's referred to as benzo belly. I use Senna to help me pass stool since I have food sensitivities and can't eat enough fiber. I also take a digestive enzyme because I feel it helps me. I am considering testing for Sibo, which is what happens when bacteria gets to a part of the stomach it doesn't belong in, but I don't feel ready for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Fr...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 So far this is the only thing that has helped.If youre taking magnesium make sure youre only getting it from foods. https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Formulated-Probiotics-Critical/dp/B07SC2C837/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Fr...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 there are also specific strains of bacteria in the probiotics for sibo they are also in this product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ty...] Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I have taken magnesium supplement for 9 months and have no issue with it. Helps greatly with GI issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Mines just horrible tbh. I hope my stomach is healing no matter how bad it feels. I also have a lot of pressure in my anus. It’s actually horrific. I fear bowel movements as well but it’s gotta get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 I hope the growling/gurgling is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mi...] Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Lots of receptors in the stomach explains the benzo belly. Hopefully, it heals with time as we take care of our bodies (exercise, nutrition, positivity). Benzo belly is a hard symptom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 literally pain everywhere i cant wait to be set free of this pain. its like playing Russian roulette with these symptoms hoping the next day will be better or symptoms gone as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 anybody else has the back pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Fo...] Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 My back pain has been one of my worst symptoms, really bad back pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Imma assume I have hemorrhoids at this point. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 I feel like nobody talks about the gi issues to much when it no doubt has to be the worst symptom. There’s no way my digestive system feels this terrible. IT’s insanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 I probably should scrap the magnesium citrate. Don’t want my body becoming dependent on it. Water and fiber supplement is my best bet and also running up and down my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Couldn’t poop today, I’ve tried 4 times and nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Can anybody else not tell when they have to poop cuz I literally don’t know when I can or not? Even tho the urge is there like 24/7 basically. It’s so Annoying and painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 I just wanna be healed or released from this misery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Losing all hope that I’ll heal. Need encouragement. This is straight torture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[sl...] Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 It could be something else rather than withdrawal. Maybe you should get it checked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 It has to be something serious. This lower abdominal pain is killing me literally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Yo...] Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 In 2020 I had my appendix removed I think this pain is a result of that and doctors need to do something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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