Posted by LyndaK on November 14, 2002, at 23:38:19
In reply to Re: Dilantin info for anxiety, depression, mood, , posted by utopizen on November 14, 2002, at 4:50:47
> > The gum problem is an overgrowth of gum tissue -- not a very wonderful side-effect. I've seen it in children with seizure disorders. I don't know what dose causes the worst problem in this respect.
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> It is reversible?
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> I've had a transient tic since puberty started (I'm 19). Every few times in a week or so, I will have my upper body spasm suddenly for a split second. It's annoying, but obviously nothing to talk to a neurologist over. But I wonder if it's an indication of an underlying problem with my body's electrical regulation, and if my anxiety is related as such. If so, Dilantin may actually reduce my social anxiety.
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> It also it wonderful at regulating circulation, which I would enjoy as someone with cold hands and feet all winter long inside.
>Stopping the drug stops further overgrowth. I don't know if stopping the drug results in hypertrophied tissue shrinking back. I would think not. I've heard of individuals having surgery to cut back the overgrown tissue. Again, I don't know the whys, hows, or how-much in relation to this side-effect. Hope you can find more information.
Lynda
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