Posted by chloe on August 12, 2001, at 19:18:37
In reply to Re: Topamax: starting tonight » chloe, posted by AKC on August 11, 2001, at 19:48:01
AKC,Anna and Kingfish,
Thank you SO much for your posts. It has been so helpful to get info about this med from the frontlines.So far, I have very few negative effects. I do have some dizziness and ditziness! but I don't mind being a little slow at the moment. I went to the bagel shop for breakfast, and I was asked what I wanted, and all I could say was "ahh..." Even though I knew exactly what I wanted, I just couldn't say it right away! I laughed about it later. Something that I haven't been doing much. I also find that I am not ruminating so much about every stupid thing that happens during the day. Ahh.
Top. seems to have a mild activating property, though at times I feel kind of somnolent. I am finding about 2 in the afternoon, I get a bit nervous and gitty. I also get a tremor. I wonder if the blood level is getting low or high or something...But if I channel the anxiety well, I end up feeling good and optimistic. I hope the anxiety doesn't increase though...Anyone else experiencing anxiety during the day with top?
Lastly, I do have some strange sensations on my skin all over my body. My face has tingled, also the back of my legs. I also feel a little itchy esp on my calves! But not bad.
Anna, I would really suggest seeing a dermatologist. There may be some creams or special soaps that can help your condition, so you don't have to d/c a good med for you. I know that the "antibacterial" soaps that are everywhere nowadays, make the skin on my hands peel off too. It hurts and looks awful. So I have learned to avoid such soaps. You might consider bringing a special soap to work...
Thanks everyone. You people are really terrific and supportive.
Chloe
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