Ativan helpful: Has anyone else found that... - PSP Association

PSP Association

9,729 members11,604 posts

Ativan helpful

Sadinvermont profile image
1 Reply

Has anyone else found that Ativan helpful with freezing gait and other symptomsimmediately . My exhusband who has been on this journey for 4 years was diagnosed with PSP in March and after many long hospitalizations for anxiety, depression, freezing gait, urinary issues etc the drugs settled upon seem to be Sinemat, Ativan, Zoloft and some other drugs. When Ativan was reinstated after being removed by a primary care doctor, freezing gait and lack of speech which they have called catatonia, (but it wasn't since he bounced back immediately on low dose Ativan), lack of appetite, swallowing issues and low blood pressure were resolved. The primary care doc can't explain it and is reluctant to prescribe. Neurologist said she does not treat catatonia and moved to another assignment so he is without a specialist now...

Written by
Sadinvermont profile image
Sadinvermont
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
Kayelless profile image
Kayelless

I have with diazepam, a closely related drug. I have bad reactions to muscle relaxers and asked to give this a try. 2mg can help me sleep overnight as muscle relaxers do for other people but leave me woozy in the morning so I need to be careful about moving around but it works!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

New to forum - so helpful already

Hi all, my mum was diagnosed with psp 18 mths ago but we believe she has been living with the...
Kelly55 profile image

A few helpful thoughts

This was posted by Vicki Deem on the Yahoo group cbdg_support. I found it a good review for me and...
Christine47 profile image

Are there helpful hints to combat "freezing"?

My husband is in his 5th year with CBD. He sometimes experiences "freezing" when trying to sit...

End Parkinson’s Meds?

Hi. My mum has PSP and has just moved into residential care. She is starting to get problems with...
rg13rg profile image

Feeling horrible!!!!!!!!

Dear PSP community, I’ve been caring for my husband for 5 years now. The last 6 months things are...
Bettina545 profile image

Moderation team

HelenPSPA profile image
HelenPSPAAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.