I've had bloodwork done and it shows that my levels are normal but folate is high. High follic acid levels can actually mask vitamin B deficiencies, something my general doctor is looking into...

And yes I'm seeing a psych.. I would never trust a gp to diagnose and prescribe meds of this nature. The new psych told me just to stop taking the oxcarbazepine. I questioned that and told him that I prefered to gradually take myself off, as I did. Then I began taking the Lexapro as instructed. Having adverse effects I attempted to contact this doctor three times and over a week later I was finally able to reach him and express my concerns about the negative effects this medication had on me. I had to stop taking it. I could not go another day feeling the way it made me feel and without the doctor calling me back what was i to do?


As far as self diagnosis, I am no doctor but I know what I feel inside and all to often doctors do not listen and are quick to prescribe that latest and greastest medication without further insight into the actual cause of the symptoms. Experimenting on a patient with various medications till "we get it right" can be quite dangerous especially when you can not identify the specific condition. A balance of therapy and medication, I feel, is far more benificial after determining what the actual condition is. Instantly medicating someone is not always the best answer.

Also, Thank you all that replied.. I'm glad to hear from other people. It gets frustrating to feel like your fighting the battle on your own. I normally post on "The Other Message Board" but rarely do I get a response and if I do it takes a long time.