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What if benzo withdrawals are actually just a hormone Imbalance


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Think about it. As I monitor all my symptoms and see all the common symptoms talked about here. Name one symptom that can’t be traced back to hormones. I had a fellow buddy take a look at my hormone results and I’m apparently extremely estrogen dominant. My main issues have been rashes, acne, swelling, all kinds of akin issues, depression, anxiety and of course the list goes on. I’m starting to wonder if the withdrawals simply threw my hormones so far off that it’s causing all these symptoms.  Curious to know yalls thoughts...
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i do believe hormones are all out of whack during this process. hormones are secreted in response to the different parts of the brain responsible for directing the organ to secrete that hormone, so when the brain is not working properly, hormones are not balanced either.
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Benzo WD is neurotransmitter imbalance. Hormones are neurotransmitters. All hormones and neurotransmitters can be traced back to glutamate cycle.

 

When a I stopped diazepam my periods stopped. Reinstated they came back. Dose got lower they stopped. Tried Baclofen then returned. Went back on diazepam again bleeding again.

 

I am of age for menopause but period every 28 days without fail until WD.

 

Also constant compulsion to eat sugar and chocolate that literally can’t control. Only time before WD ever ate such things was chocolate when premenstrual.

 

 

 

 

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Penny, I agree. 

I believe the HPA axis is in disarray, that the hormone cascade is significantly altered and that one's unique genetic makeup further adding to this disruption and ultimate recovery.

Benzos alter this fine balance and rapid changes complete the misery.  Addiction medicine is way behind in their thinking on this and psychiatry has conflated the issue.  In conversation with a top physician at Johns Hopkins, he stated as much which was illuminating to me.

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I've thought that, too. 

 

I don't understand the exact role of hormones, but I've made a few connections with those I do. 

 

Tender swollen breasts to begin....

 

An overriding system. Not symptom. 

 

Seems like a complex interweaving of everything really.

 

It would be good to know. 

 

Dee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I apparently am EXTREMELY estrogen dominant. Definitely post-menopause ratio. I am only 34. I feel so overwhelmed with this but it does help somewhat to know what to tackle. I am going to call a hormone specialist this week but still remain cautious as I still don’t altruist doctors.  It makes a lot of sense really.  Estrogen dominance a lot of times triggers low thyroid and with the high levels of stress, that also lowers progesterone. What a mess. My face is constantly red burning and swelling. My acne has begun leaving scars. My skin is so dry it’s cracking and becoming raw. This is not what a 34 year old woman should be going through, yet here I am. Sigh. Glad to know I’m not alone in this thinking. The depression and anxiety are at an all time high which is also highly related to hormone Imbalances. I know this is going to be so expensive and I’m stressed which is already bad for me. It’s like a vicious cycle.
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Benzo withdrawl definitely disrupts all you body systems, but not just the sex hormones..also the HPA axis, the HPT axis.  The stress and adrenal disruption causes low stomach acid which can result in digestive problems, leaky gut, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies and auto immune diseases... One big cascading mess..

 

 

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I've done my hormone tests two times and they were in lower normal ranges. So the doctor said its normal even though it was lower normal.

 

I don't think benzo withdrawal symptoms will ever go away.

This homone imbalance thing is real.

 

Benzos just runis the brain chemistry and every other day a new symptoms emerges.

 

Some people are very luck they don't get any symptoms.

 

I think my struggle is about to end. Got too many issues and I cannot continue any more with withdrawal.

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I've done my hormone tests two times and they were in lower normal ranges. So the doctor said its normal even though it was lower normal.

 

I don't think benzo withdrawal symptoms will ever go away.

This homone imbalance thing is real.

 

Benzos just runis the brain chemistry and every other day a new symptoms emerges.

 

Some people are very luck they don't get any symptoms.

 

I think my struggle is about to end. Got too many issues and I cannot continue any more with withdrawal.

 

I left you my number. Reach out to me please

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In my case, I'm sure there's a confluence of factors, e.g. hormonal changes (I'm mid-50s), withdrawal from long-term use of benzos and an SSRI, and genetics. Even if hormones are playing a role, it wouldn't make sense to take anything. I've had blood work done twice in the last six months, and I could see the variation in the hormonal situation. But again, I wouldn't take anything to try to "balance" anything. Hormonal changes are normal at this time in a woman's life.

 

My main symptom is debilitating disequilibrium, i.e. it feels like I'm on a boat, which makes it almost impossible to walk normally. It continues to destroy my function and quality of life on a daily basis. I'm basically trapped.

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I've done my hormone tests two times and they were in lower normal ranges. So the doctor said its normal even though it was lower normal.

 

I don't think benzo withdrawal symptoms will ever go away.

This homone imbalance thing is real.

 

Benzos just runis the brain chemistry and every other day a new symptoms emerges.

 

Some people are very luck they don't get any symptoms.

 

I think my struggle is about to end. Got too many issues and I cannot continue any more with withdrawal.

 

this kid worries me. i hope he's allright

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