3 yrs off , numbness in leg, bad bladder, anyone else

[zoloft25]

Any of you guys who remembered me on paxilprogress know that my withdrawal was HORRENDOUS!!!! but i've strived on, and many things are much better, i can't believe how far i've come, I remember many of you guys and gals who sufferd right along with me at PAXILPROGRESS when i first joined it years ago, I will name some of you by your names here. STAN, COSSETTE, DENSTAR, LUC, and others may be here who've changed names from PAXILPROGRESS, for all you guys who helped me i'm truly grateful. But 2 things are still nagging me that i wonder if you guys have or have heard or noticed,


1. numbness in my left leg, near the knee area. I have had this since before coming off zoloft years ago, it is a little better, but if i jog on it, it burns a little, almost like when you rub alcohol on a wound.


2. CONSTANT PEEING!! if i drink soda forgot about it, my kidney can't hold anything long, it was way worse earlier in w/d but much better now, but still a nagging problem, I wondered if any of you have or had this problem in w/d, or have heard of this??

[Iggy131313]

Hi shane!!

although I am early in withdrawal myself I would like to reassure you that I have both of those symptoms so they are deffo a part of withdrawal.

the constant peeing is probably related to your dysautomnia and the numbness is very commen both in benzo and AD withdrawal.

its wonderful to hear that you HAVE seen improvemnts and there is no doubt that you will continue to improve.

caroline xx

[Luc]

Sounds like WD, Shane. It should keep improving.

[stan]

i have the often peeing, but i am older and prostate problem now, i have more muscles legs pain

[bruno2006]

cokes are also high in caffeine which is a diuretic. Id stay away from caffeine and sugar and maybe even add a kidney support formula or foods that support your system. A good healthy diet and putting in only good things in your body will go a long way.

I have the peeing problem too and a nnutritionist I work with recommended some things which seem to help. I guess, according to alternative med practitioners, this is a sign of various things. I am sure, though, that it is nothing serious and it is said that anxious people have this peeing issue. How is your anxiety level?

[Sheila]

Hi Shane – yup, those are two classic w/d symptoms that can hang around for awhile. But you will continue to heal.

For some reason, the vast majority of us have problems with our left legs. It will slowly get better. I’m glad you’re doing some exercise.

[zoloft25]

Yes Sheila, i do a little exercise, but not of course to much, it still seems to mess up my system, but i still have the horrible anxiety upon waking up, it was bad today, woke up, terrified about my future and scared!!

[Iggy131313]

shane, can you tell me some about the improvements you have seen? did you used to have the anxiety constantly? did you ever have akathisia or sevre aggitation? im scared

[zoloft25]

well, i'm autistic iggy, so I have had problems most of my life, but nothing like ssri and benzo withdrawal, it is a living hell, my akathisia has improved drastically, i though as i am typing this, i'm having great fear and depression, and ear wax buildups also, i need to post about that, its been bad lately, but things have improved iggy, you will to, are you off everything? If so how long have you been off everything??

[Iggy131313]

sorry to hear you still have symptoms that trouble you and your ongoing issues that have been with you through life...but wonderful that your akathisia is gone..

I wont talk about myself here as this is your thread and should be used for your issues and support for you, your doing such a great job and its wonderful to see you here posting more, before you would do a quick post and then go away for a while,. I look forward to talking to you more. xx

are you taking omega 3? you should read the omega 3 thread, its getting hot!!!