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Posted 4/3/2015 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I posted, but I do come to read every so often. Ever since I started klonopin last year things have been so much more manageable. I've been working on getting off of it for months, but I don't enjoy going down in dose so I've been stuck at 50% of my original dose for a while now. I've been dealing with some anxiety but I suspect it's mostly related to stress.

Recently I asked my doc to check my Vit D levels, and they came back low at 12.5. He told me to start taking 2,000 a day and wants me to get rechecked in 3 months. I've read that low levels of Vit D can cause symptoms, including depression and anxiety. Does anyone have any experience with Vit D helping anxiety at all?

Anyway today after dinner my lips started to feel a bit numb. Doesn't seem to be any logical explanation for it. I wasn't anxious at all. it'd been 5 hours, but my lips still don't feel right and of course it's been worrying me. Could it possibly be related to the Vit D?
Posted 4/3/2015 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cianna and welcome back.:)

Glad to hear things in general have been good for you!

Cutting your benzo Rx in half is a really big step...and you should feel good about meeting that goal.:) With some time and progress...if you choose to go further down...I am sure you will be able to do so, no problem.

Getting your Vit D levels up will surely help with your mood management. ..so do all that your doctor advises to help you achieve optimal levels.

As far as the tingling lips? I get this from improper breathing. Doing some breathing exercises should help now...and for preventing future episodes.

(however it would also be a good idea to note any new foods you may have eaten...as there is a chance this could also be a food sensitivity issue/allergy.)

Keep us posted as to your progress...and we will keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 4/3/2015 8:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cianna

Thanks for your update.

I am pleased to hear that on the whole things are better for you that is good news and I hope things continue to improve for you.

Like SC mentioned you should feel pleased with yourself for cutting your benzo by half it can take a bit of time to get off a benzo so don't be to hard on yourself. Use all the coping skills you have to help tackle your anxiety levels.

Keep us posted

Hibee
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