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Xanax addiction

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 03:33PM
I am addicted to Xanax and pain pills for many years. I have quit them both cold turkey. Yes, I feel like i'm going to die. Can anyone out there with any of the same problems give me some advise about managing these horrible symptoms. Shaking, sweating,A LOT of anxiety, not sleeping and for some reason two days out of this REALLY LOOOONG 12 days I have bleeding from my rectum. I have promiced my two daughters I would not use again. Can anyone help.
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by avisg, Jul 18, 2008 03:41PM
you absolutely should not be CTing off of xanax it is very dangerous I am sure your girls would not want you to put your life a risk . The doctor can make a taper plan that can help you get off of these without the hellish withdraws you are in right now .

Is the blood light or dark .If it keeps up then see the doctor ASAP .....You can get clean just plz dont put your life at risk :)
avis

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 03:46PM
To: Avis
the blood is bright red. It happened two days ago and today(still happening). I cannot let my kids down. What are some of the symptoms I can look forward to feeling. It has been 12 days today. I also have a heart condition(heart attack 09/06 and stent placed)

by sadinmichigan, Jul 18, 2008 03:48PM
I am so sorry you are going through this. Most if not all your w/d right now is most likely from the xanax. how much were you on?.Are you 12 days through? If so it's unlikely that by now you will have any related things from c/t xanax such as seizures and stroke. But you never know.You should call your dr and tell him right away though just to be safe. W/d from xanax like that is horrible. i did the same thing not knowing and ended up in the hopital by the 2nd day. There is nothing that I know of to help you other than taking xanax or ativan..ativan is what they gave me in the hospital. You may have promised your girls but this is a serious matter. Please keep posting.

by GoingToMakeIt, Jul 18, 2008 03:52PM
I would strongly recommend calling your Dr to see what they say to do. Both about the bleeding and the Xanax. Bright red blood, usually means right at the rectum, which could be hemorrhoids. Dark red or black is far more seriuos. But still get checked out.

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 03:53PM
To: sadinmichigan
I was taking between 6 and 8mg a day, on the days I wasn't hi on pain pills.This is horrible. Sometimes I feel like I can't even breathe. Yes today is my 12th day and it feels like a year.

by avisg, Jul 18, 2008 03:54PM
kk you finished twelve days ago then your seizure  risk  should be pretty low .This may last another week .The blood is concerning me I really think you need to call the doctor ASAP.
You have pre existing health problems this is hard a person's body .Pl stay in contact so we know how you are ....
avis

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 03:55PM
To: GoingToMakeIt
I don't have much faith in my Dr. He is all to ready to bacically write me what ever I want. I don't trust that it would be neccessary instead of easy.

by seeksolice, Jul 18, 2008 03:56PM
It could be a polyp on the rectum, a hemmorhoid, or an anal fissure.

Since the blood is bright, I wouldnt worry,.. They will need to examine you and will probably tell you to take a stool softener and not strain when you poop, then probably give you suppositories. There isnt much they can do besides allowing time for whatever is torn to heal again.

by sadinmichigan, Jul 18, 2008 04:00PM
WOW that is ALOT to go cold turkey from..That is exactly what i was on..and as I mentioned I ended up at the E.R. . Not being able to breath was exactly the reason I went. This is going to last a little while..I really wish i knew what to say..you can either try to ride it out or get something else like valium and taper..as for the blood..you really should be seen and then they could also check your blood pressure etc..Do you think you are unable to taper...you wouldn't have to go back to your old dose but omg..I know what your going through and I really feel for you..

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 04:01PM
To: avisg
How long does it usually take to get off of Xanax? This is the first time I have ever tried

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 04:10PM
To: sadinmichigan
What kind of time frame am I looking at? I also have insulin dependant diabetes. I don't know how I am going to do this much longer.

by avisg, Jul 18, 2008 04:27PM
It can go from 2 weeks I know others that have  felt pretty bad for 4 weeks you were on alot so it might be awhile .Have you been able to keep food and water down?

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 04:31PM
To: avisg
My jaw is so tight and my head feels really weird, I have been sick to my stomach.

by avisg, Jul 18, 2008 05:07PM
Plz if this gets too bad go to the er you were on such a high amount I am really worried about you .

by kkchix, Jul 18, 2008 05:45PM
To: avisg
Thanks for your concern. I have placed a call to my Dr. I just can't breathe

by ochooked, Jul 18, 2008 05:56PM
To: kkchix