Posted by Ember on February 13, 2007, at 11:31:56
In reply to Re: Lamictal Muscle/Joint pain, posted by Izzy50 on January 11, 2007, at 16:22:37
I saw my psych yesterday and specifically asked if the Lamictal could be responsible for my feeling like I have mono and constant headaches (I also have arthritis so honestly didn't know if I'm flaring or something). She flat-out told me no and mentioned the Fibromyalgia and pain sensitivity connected with depression. So I came to see what I could find online and also saw the comment on crazymeds and then found this thread.I haven't noticed a single benefit from the Lamictal and I have been at 200 mg since October. When I asked what I should be noticing the psych just said that BPII need the mood stabilizer with their antidepressant. I pointed out my mood hasn't been stabilized. I don't understand why she is determined to keep me on Lamictal instead of trying something else, especially when I specifically told her this muscle fatigue and headache is debilitating.
(The antidepressants haven't been working this go-round, either. The Lexapro was still making me unbearably nauseated, so was switched to Celexa. That sent my liver panel through the roof so back to Wellbutrin at 450 which I tolerate well (and once again quit smoking). Now she's switching me to Effexor. But maintaining the 200mg Lamictal.)
Do the doctors not know about the muscle reactions? Does just lowering the dose help?
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