Have you ever heard of “benzo belly?” How about abdominal distension? The gut-brain connection? Since our digestive and central nervous systems are so closely linked, our gut can take a big hit during benzodiazepine withdrawal.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore the symptoms of the gut and reveal some of their causes. We also have a benzo story from Switzerland which spans 44 years, have some great feedback in our mailbag, and highlight Benzodiazepine Information Coalition and the work they do.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-belly-our-gut-in-withdrawal-bfp011
Video ID: BFP011
00:00 Introduction
08:27 Mailbag
18:51 Benzo News
20:35 Benzo Spotlight
23:00 Benzo Story
34:33 Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal
51:23 Closing
Resources
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MAILBAG
NEW TO BENZO COMMUNITY / RESOURCES
CIPRO AND QUINOLONES
BENZO NEWS
BENZO SPOTLIGHT
BENZO BELLY: Our Gut in Withdrawal
Introduction
In today’s intro, we opened with the latest stats from the podcast, including 1,300 downloads in 33 separate countries. Then I shared about personal experiences with the flood of returning emotions which so many of us experience.
Mailbag
This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed:
Benzo Stories
I shared a longer story today, from Beatrice in Zurich, Switzerland.
Feature
Today’s featured topic: Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal
In today’s feature, I discussed benzo belly and it’s associated symptoms of the gut. I broke down the symptoms into abdominal pain, appetite change, benzo belly, constipation, diarrhea, distention, inflammation, nausea, groin pain, menstrual difficulties, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary difficulties, vomiting, and weight change. I shared personal experiences with many of these symptoms and discussed their causes and even a few tips.
The Podcast
The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
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