Topamax
 

Hi everyone, just wanted to bring up to speed on how I have been feeling of late. I still get daily headaches, not as intense as last year this time. My sense of well being is gradually improving and I am having shorter duration time of malaise type feelings, fatigue is slowly improving as well. My spirits are getting better as well. Lets put it this way in comparison to last year at this time from 0 to 10, 0 feeling horrible and 10 feeling great, last year I was a minus 1, as for this year I would say I'm a 5. There are steady but extremely slow improvements. My biggest issue are the headaches and symptoms related to my headaches. So my physiatrist has recommend i start taking Topamax, those of you that have took and have been taking Topamax how have you responded with this medication?

Currently on 100mg/day zoloft,


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I take 125mg daily and do very well with it but I know results vary from person to person. There is the potential for some significant side effects.

Topamax has really been a life saver for me. I know some have hated the brain fog and aphasia issues.

I have been able to reclaim my life: no vertigo-no migraines-no headaches.

I combat brain fog by strict sleep regime (same time sleep routine, no computer, no coffee, melatonin, eye mask, ear plug). I cut out gluten. No dairy. Exercise daily (walking). Eat Autoimmune paleo diet. Lots of water. Self-care has risen to top of my list.

It's almost 2 years - but I think topamax has been the only med to get rid of a lot of the constant head pain and inner ear pain. It's not for everyone, but it really has been the right one for me.

I'm at 30 mg at night, 20 mg. at morning. Slowly titrating up to 100mg.

Best of luck!