Posted by NIkki B. on March 10, 2004, at 10:55:17
In reply to Re: Starting on Topomax for Migraines. Advice anyone? » inky, posted by migraine sufferer on January 14, 2004, at 0:38:51
HI! I an 27 and have been suffering with migraines since age 9. As all migraine sufferers know, you allow yourself to become a guinea pig in order to find relief. My Doc. has recently suggested Topomax as an option. Before I make this decision I want to research this as much as possible. This has been the most helpful site thus far, so I thank all of you in aiding me make this difficult decision. These side effects sound very serious, andI just don't know if the benefit out weighs the side effects. Then on the other hand I would try almost anything to be free or at least decrease my daily headaches. It sounds like if you stick with it the side effects will decrease, is this true? I believe I am willing to go through this for the end result. I guess my biggest fear is I will go through all this and still have migraines. My next fear is the feeling of being "stupid." I work 2 jobs 50-60hrs/wk and am a mammographer. I cannot afford to be "stupid" while helping in the diagnosis of Breast Ca. On the other hand being "doped" up on pain med's everyday can't be too good either! As you can tell I am very torn on this. I guess my questions are for people on Topomax for migraines only and not on any other med's for other illnesses. The ULTIMATE question is have you had any migraine relief at all? Do the cognitive side effects decrease with time? Can you drink alcohol and if you do what happens? I am also 5'2 and 109lbs. If I lose 4-6lbs I'll be fine, but I would not want to lose much more than that. Well, thank you all for listening to me babble and I would appreciate any feedback ASAP.
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