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Hi Ryan,
I want to ask your advice on ativan for longterm treatment of some of the symptoms of MS. I have had Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis since 2001. Took Betaseron for 3 years and quit due to horrible side effects. I have remained stable with not much changes since 2001 except for severe anxiety panic attacks that the specialists feel are connected to the brain lesions I have. I take beta blockers and also 1/2 to 1 mg of Ativan daily. I have been worried about this after reading all the horrible things people say about ativan. But it has helped me with the panic and also with muscle spasms for some reason. I used to have constant muscle jerks and they are greatly reduced on Ativan. I don't want to be so dependent on a drug that is considered scary. I have taken it every day for over a year at the above dosage. But if I miss a dose or don't take it, after about 24 hours I feel like I can't stand it and have to take it. Am I setting myself up for lifelong dependence on Ativan? Can I take this the rest of my life and be okay? Thanks for any advice.
Lisa
I want to ask your advice on ativan for longterm treatment of some of the symptoms of MS. I have had Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis since 2001. Took Betaseron for 3 years and quit due to horrible side effects. I have remained stable with not much changes since 2001 except for severe anxiety panic attacks that the specialists feel are connected to the brain lesions I have. I take beta blockers and also 1/2 to 1 mg of Ativan daily. I have been worried about this after reading all the horrible things people say about ativan. But it has helped me with the panic and also with muscle spasms for some reason. I used to have constant muscle jerks and they are greatly reduced on Ativan. I don't want to be so dependent on a drug that is considered scary. I have taken it every day for over a year at the above dosage. But if I miss a dose or don't take it, after about 24 hours I feel like I can't stand it and have to take it. Am I setting myself up for lifelong dependence on Ativan? Can I take this the rest of my life and be okay? Thanks for any advice.
Lisa
I read that Ryan is gone from these boards, does anyone else have experience with this?
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