My friend has real bad fibromyalgia. The docs kept giving her more and more and more pain pills and anxiety pills (valum, ativan, ect..) Suddenly they decided that she was addicted (which truley she is) and decided to take her off cold turkey. She told me this and I am thinking this is not the way to do it. They should have put her in the hospital or something. She is having horrible withdrawls. Shaking so bad she can't even walk. Paranoid thinking, some self-harm thoughts, and more. I don't know how to help her. I think she should go to the ER. Coulndn't they giver her something to help with withdrawls. If anyone can give me advice to help her throught this I would greatly appreciate it.

[Raynaadi]

I agree, I think she needs medical help.......grrrrrr doctors!!!!!!

[splitimage]

%#@&#! - she needs to get to a different Dr. Coming off cold of benzodiazapeens (Valium, Ativan) is dangerous. You run the risk of seizure. You're supposed to taper off of them slowly. last time I was on Valium, and I was only on it for 4 days although at a really high dose, the Dr. took another 7 days to taper me down to zero without any problem.

Can yuo get her to go to an ER or walk in clinic.

--splitimage

[Cyran0]

I agree with the above. This is nuts! And that doctor should know better. If your friend were hurt in any way during the withdrawal (seizure, etc.) the doctor could find him/herself in a very legally actionable position.

Cyran0

Thank you for your advice everyone. My friend refused medical treatment again and again. Unfortunatly, I found her in the floor of her apartment beeding all over the place. I don't know if she passed out or tried to hurt herself. I did not even look because if she cut it would have been a trigger to me. I checked for a pulse and called 911. She is on a psyc floor recovering. She must be "OK" since I have not heard any difference. I am just glad she is getting some much needed help. I just don't understand why docs get people addicted to meds and then do stupid #$%$ like this.

[Cyran0]

twirls, I'm so sorry. That's horrible. But I too am glad your friend is getting help.

Cyran0

[need2move4ward]

Damn--I am so sorry this happened. I read your first post and was going to say that usually-----
with a benzo detox they do a Phenobarbital come down for 10 days, but it is a living HELL---I know because I did it------------------ twice.
After I read your second post, I think it sounds like your friend's doc is a real piece of work. He/she "should" know better that you NEVER go cold turkey off benzos--yes you could die of a seizure. I'm wondering if your friend's "detox" caused all of this--I hallucinated for the first time coming of a benzo and Vicodin and Norco-had out of body experiences too---SUCKS! My detox was long ----that's all I have to say---sensitive subject for me
I luv ya and feel better, please let us know how your friend is doing ok?