Actual Relief from Drug I Opposed

[handjadensmith]

This drug which I have been long opposed to trying has actually been helpful for my symptoms. I have received some relief and it occurs within hours of taking the dosage. I have tried to skip a day and symptoms are worsened only to subside again after the dosage.

So... I know this works for me (at least somewhat)

Question...Does this speak more about Klonopin helping the BFS or the Anxiety? Thoughts?

J

 

[massagefanrx]

for me- it reduces (not makes them disappear) the twitching as well as the anxiety.

Shelley

 

[magicgirl12]

I think the above post is probably right about doing both at the same time. I can't remember feeling different, but I only drink like once a month maybe, usually a social event and not much. The healthiest thing would probably be not to drink at all.

 

[AaronKing1]

I later found out that most patients are weaned off of klonopin because its ALOT easier.

My initial dose of klonopin was 2mg's per day. This was at a time when both my symptoms and anxiety were at their zenith. Over the course of time, I have reduced my klonopin down to .25 per day. This was easy to do in a gradual fashion. Moreover, this small dose still provides me with about 80-85% relief from muscle stiffness and fasciculation. It doesn't do much for anxiety or sleep, but the Paxil seems to have this covered.

I do occasionally supplement with Advil and cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) if I engage in strenuous activity; however for the most part, this minimal dose of klonopin seems to be helpful.

Still, given 12Drifter12's experience, I can't help wonder if I should cash in all three-advil, K, and cyclobenzaprine- for oxy.