[bethsblues]

I have been on clonopin for 6 years 2 to 3 mgs a day ,I have been having some problems with uncontrollable shaking in my shoulders and upper body and on several occassions over the last couple of weeksburning and pain in my feet and hands ,My doctor has run some preliminary test .She has said it could be long term clonpin use causing nerve damge .Has anyone else had this experiance or do you have any information on this ,thanks in advance.

[krzyk101]

Hello BethsBlues and welcome to the forum, I hope you will find the support and feedback here as it is a really good outlet and hope you continue to post here.

I have been on similar to clonopin, I am on Valium and have been on it daily for 11 years now.

I do have nerve damage in my right extremity. I have not been told if it is the long term benzodiazephams or my Cervical Spinal Stenosis. I do know though I have been told I have CNS damage and when they try to taper me off of the Valium after being on it for so long now (40 mg a day) that it plays part in my memory loss and things.

I am not sure about the long term clonopin I was on the Brand Klonopin in addition only for short periods of time.

Since I do have a spinal disorder and alot of pain I know the Valium works as a Muscle Relaxer and I was wondering if you take any other medications beside clonopin?

I have also been on Psycotropic medications for 11 years and they have caused me some symptoms you described.

I hope your doctor can help in the finding of the cause of your symptoms and things can be changed so you do not have these problems. Sorry for such a long reply, I do hope you get to feeling better soon.

Have a good today and Sending Best Wishes to you. Take care,

[colors]

Hi Beth,

Sorry to hear your not feeling well.

Something that may be worth looking into is our Med link which is located at the top of this page. It is in the light blue banner (menu).

Hope it helps.

Feel better soon.

Colors