I was Addicted To Benzo's

[mikeystc]

Now Everyday I Worry I Am Dying Of a Brain Tumor Or Cancer
My Doctor Rx Me In 2004 Xanax He Told Me To Take 4mg At Once.. I Did For GAD,
The Problem Is Now I Am I Had a Saliva/Urine Test Dopamine Is Very High..
I Feel Lumps In My Head & Pressure In The Head. Severe Confusion Scared Every Mintue I am Going To Get A Seizure And Lose Uncons spell my memory is bad... I Worry I Got Benzo Damage.. The Doctor Kept On Feeding Me Medicine.. 2004-Present And My Eyes Are So Cloudy Glassy That I Am Scared I Am Dying. I Went For Help But They Kept On Putting Me On Klonopin Every Time Instead Of Detoxing Me They Made It Worse.....

[troubleinohio]

ps- your title says you WERE addicted to benzos, implying that  youve stopped them- I hope not suddenly without tapering off? Did you recently just stop taking xanax from a high dose without tapering? THat may be causing some of your symptoms you describe

[troubleinohio]

I saw a few of your posts youve done recently...you had a negative MRI so I would think they would see a brain tumor w/ that. Also you said you feel lumps- that would be easy for a dr to rule tumor out one way or anotehr. Also, if you have a brain tumor, I've never heard of a case where anyone could FEEL/SEE them from the OUTSIDE!! Brain tumors are inside your brain, not on the outside of your scalp. I suppose its possible you have cysts externally, I have no idea. Im not a doctor, but I know that brain tumors are on the inside of your head.  Are you still taking the xanax btw? you said you took 4 mg AT A TIME??? or for the whole day? I hope not all at once dose, that is way too high and could kill you. So i guess the main question right now is, are you still taking xanax, and if so how much per dose and day? Are you on any other meds right now?

[recoveredfromamonster]

Xxanax or Klonopin? Perhaps my friend you may seek a second opinion. If you truly feel your doctor is not helping you by "feeding you meds" seek a second opinion. Sounds like so much going on here that's the best I can offer you. I would advise to not stop those meds at once. That too should be done with the aid pf a doctor. Good luck.

[dominosarah]

Is the zanax the only thing you are taking??