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Magnate
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,871
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Magnate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,871
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I uses Topomax for the migrain avoidment and had added help with CT pain,. BUT I have to split the dose, 25 AM and 75 PM, I have 25 mg pills to do this.
I do not take neurontin and had the tingles and restless leg on it.
I did notice that when I went on the LExapro last year for depression problems I had to titer up. A side effect was insomnia and loss of appitite. I broke the table 10 mg in half, then skip a day then worked two weeks of 5 mg 1/2 tablet and then went to 10 mg and then after two months up to 20 mg for maintance dose. I do find too if I break the 10 mg in half I get a whole day taking it two times for the racing thoughts and sadness that hits so fast to tears.
I never gave meds for this much weight, but after thinking I could finally go off, its benefits are there. They reduce the heavy plate feeling of hoplessness and loss that consumed my thoughts to allow me to handle the immediate needs of myself and family.
Does not take the grief all away. Just allows it not to rule my day.
The topomax, I have not been in the ER for a flare since I started it and did have a very successful cervical epidural injection at C5 hump area.
The medication concuction, what a blast to deal with. I do have Valium for spasms, I can take it daily but don't. it is only 10 mg a day genreic.
But back to Topomax, if having a problem as with any med and it seems to help, cut back, adjust and titer up, slowly.
feel better
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