Posted by audrey on May 20, 2003, at 14:09:59
In reply to broken link? - topamax, posted by dddiane on May 20, 2003, at 7:57:54
I mentioned the idea of combing Depakote with Topamax to my pdoc, and right now he wants to see if eventually lowering my dose of Topamax (was taking 150mg, now at 125) to 100 mg and increasing my Klonopin will help. I know this isn't going to make any difference, and possibly will make things worse, but I kind of understand why he's doing it. When I first started seeing him, I was really frustrated with all the chemicals I was putting into my body, and I realize he has always been cognizant of that concern of mine. But I just can't live this way!! I hate these "experiments!" Call me impatient, but it takes a few months to determine if it is working. I'm just afraid I'm going to do something really drastic. At least I already quit my job, I guess! But someone mentioned feeling like they wanted to tear their skin off -- that is exactly how I feel so often... What I would give to have my old mania back such as when I was in college, then instead of throwing piles of books across the room I might actually be able to finish writing my book!
And thanks for the link, Diane. Indeed, last time we communicated here, I looked at that message board and there is some helpful information there -- for anyone else who is struggling through this... Hope you are well, Diane.
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