SOS: weight/muscle gain while simultaneously fixing gut microbe
Hi. First-time poster here...
Looking for ideas to get back to a healthy weight and fix gut microbes due to Valium withdrawal.
40F, 5’4, normally 110lbs, currently at 91lbs.
I've had an extremely difficult time tapering off Valium. Since January, Benzo Belly has me in a chokehold. Lowest weight was 84lbs, and I just crawled back to 91lbs, but I plateau here. I have zero appetite; food is extremely nauseating. I push myself to eat, but it doesn't stick. I understand I have to incorporate building muscle, but my body feels fragile, and scared to push anything too hard. Benzo withdrawal is basically a central nervous system injury, so little things can send people into waves of symptoms.
Are there any peptides or protocols that have worked for folks in my position?
I'm less interested in nootropic and supplement recommendations unless it's something unique or very specific to these issues, as I've already pillaged every sub for them.
I've researched:
- BPC-157 oral for gut repair (I worry it has the potential to cause meds not to work, but still interested)
- Cerebrolysin
- Cortexin
- FMT therapy (disturbing, but interesting)
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- High-dose melatonin sublingual
- Amanita muscaria microdose
- Ibogaine microdose (already done 2 floods)
- Mulungu Tea from Brazil
- Milky Oats
My current dose is 1.5mg Valium once at night, and I plan to hold it until I figure this out.
The key to recovery is getting my gut to function so I can gain weight; then I'll feel more comfortable working out. I appreciate your time and any suggestions!! 🙏🏼