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Posted by JACJ on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
I was wondering who has twitching in their body after stopping pmedicine? What Does this mean? Does it go away?
Posted by Wildflower on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Twitching, posted by JACJ on February 25, 2005, at 17:08:02
What meds are you on? This happened to me on an ultra-high dose of Wellbutrin. I lowered the dose and it's stopped.
Posted by Spriggy on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching » JACJ, posted by Wildflower on February 25, 2005, at 17:37:56
Yep, when I discontinued Lexapro I had body twitches.. especially in my sleep. In fact, my husband was convinced I had a seizure I twitched so badly once.
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching, posted by Spriggy on February 25, 2005, at 17:46:21
Weaning off benzos caused such twitching that I had to see a neurologist who told me to find a pdoc who would use benzos. I did and am now on valium, also no twitching. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by lunesta on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Twitching, posted by JACJ on February 25, 2005, at 17:08:02
its a pseudo-seizure type syndrome. caused by a lowered seizure threshold. these meds do that. its exactly like withdrawing froma benzo
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching, posted by lunesta on February 25, 2005, at 18:18:07
I never heard of pseudo-seizures from W/D from AD's. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by lunesta on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching » lunesta, posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2005, at 18:22:39
SLS has posted quite a bit on kindling, which is basically the pre seizure mode (psuedo-seizure) or lowered seizure threshold.
This IS basically what the withdrawl is. I have withdrawl from both Klonopin and Paxil , and Nardil and they are identical symptoms - such as the tingling or zap feelings, twitchs and jerks, anxiety, etc.
Yeah W/d from ADs is a lowered seizure threshold.
lunesta
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching, posted by lunesta on February 25, 2005, at 18:18:07
So again I say AD's are addictive also. So why do pdocs insist that they are better for anxiety? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by JACJ on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching » lunesta, posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2005, at 19:56:45
I never had twitching until I came off the benzos and Anti-psychotics. I worried and still worry a little that it is Tardive dyskinesia. I have researched AP's and TD so much that I should feel better about not getting it but still have so many questions. I was on AP's for 2 years and a couple of months. I told my story on how these drugs ruined me and I am just now getting better. I will be off benzos a year in March and AP's a year in April.
The twitching that bothers me the most is the ones in my face and toes and hands. It isnn't alot but just annoying.
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:19
In reply to Re: Twitching, posted by JACJ on February 25, 2005, at 20:47:53
Congratulations! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by JACJ on February 26, 2005, at 0:52:20
In reply to Re: Twitching » JACJ, posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2005, at 20:54:46
Thanks. The best thing I ever did was get off these drugs. I can't believe what they did to me. I have hope but some days are hard cause w/d hits me hard. The CNS doesn't heal in a linear fashion and healing could take many months to years. I believe eating right and exercise help so much. Take care and hope you are well.
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