Internal Vibrating.....

[Meredyn]

.....is driving me crazy!!! I loathe to ask 'is anyone else experiencing this' as I know this type of constant seeking of reassurance is what keeps us in the anxiety loop but this is getting beyond a joke now! My psychiatrist has me on 2mg diazepam, 3 times per day temporarily until I start my new medication but it's STILL there despite the diazepam which I've now taken regularly for several days! I am guessing it's an oversensitised nervous system from long term stress and anxiety but if so, why isn't the diazepam helping? Grrrr....so frustrated by all this!!❤

[Hidden]

Oh dear, have a huge hug 🤗

If diazepam is not helping maybe it’s not a central issue. It could be something at the level of your peripheral nerves. How’s your B12 levels? Have you ever been tested for methylmalonic acid? How’s your vitamin D levels?

You know many menopausal ladies have this symptom, particularly the ones who had surgical menopause. I had this during perimenopause but it was temporary. It was like I had a vibrating mobile phone inside my stomach and uterus.

Now I have peripheral neuropathy symptoms, particularly burning skin, which is horrible. It comes in flare ups along with diarrhoea, pinky eye, blurred vision and nose ulcers. What a joy!

[Meredyn in reply to Hidden]

Hi, my dear friend!

Yup - had a thorough work up for all those and all OK! I am loathe to blame it on the menopause as although I KNOW it's a symptom, simply thinking about all that again 'triggers' me - you know why! This is a very short course of diazepam as my psych. is very cautious. Guess what - it IS very hot here in Scotland at the moment and I've been reading as how heat is a huge anxiety trigger for those prone to it.

Goodness knows how you have managed where you are - you are my hero!!😊

Is your group of symptoms an autoimmune issue, do you think? Any joy getting a work up to check? And did you manage to get an appointment with a psych? You'll be glad to know that I have the Planet Rock radio station on as I type - Alice Cooper is doing his show shortly... Keep rockin' my friend! Love and hugs - always.❤❤

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I think surgical menopause is a BIG thing, so I wouldn't be surprised if your symptom is just another menopause joy...

I had some tests done and all negative for autoantibodies but who knows, autoimmune conditions can take a long time to develop. The current diagnosis is fibromyalgia, another tricky one... or chronic pain syndrome, or another manifestation of migraine, or... menopause! Arghhh.

[Meredyn in reply to Hidden]

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[Meredyn in reply to Hidden]

I haven't and I really, REALLY must! I have Nikki's last book though - 'This Is Going To Hurt'. Stunningly disturbing photography - he is really a rather good photographer! I saw them live in Glasgow a few years back, by the way. Nikki was stunning... 😍😍

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[Kkimm]

Hi Meredyn

So sorry to hear that.

I have never taken a regular dose of Benzodiazapines because of being aware of how addictive they are. When I have taken diazepam as a one off due to extreme anxiety and a bigger dose than yours I did not find them at all effective for me for some reason.

Perhaps they either do not work well for you either or if you have had them quite alot could they be loosing effectiveness for you.

When do you start your new antidepressants?

I am really hopeful they will be effective for you if you give them time.

So hoping you will get better soon, do let us know how you are doing

Kim

[Meredyn in reply to Kkimm]

Hi, dear Kim!

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. 😊

Rest assured - my psych. is VERY cautious with benzo's and this is a very short course in an attempt to break the 'cycle' a bit. It really hasn't done much - my experience with them pretty much mirrors yours.

I am VERY nervous about starting Paroxetine to be honest! I'm trundling off to see my trusted GP on Wednesday to see what she thinks....I trust her and she knows how hard I find starting new meds due to my history of drug induced anaphylaxis. But - at the end of the day, I have to put my big girl pants on about this at some point, as no one can do it for me if I want to get better....

I read one of your replies earlier on another post - did you have a lovely time on your boat? It sounds idyllic!

Much love! ❤