Health Update.

[Just-Legal]

Saw the Neurologist yesterday. He's fairly convinced the faints are down to stress-related migranes, and has prescribed preventative medication (Topiramate) on an increasing dosage; 15mg for a week, 25mg the next then 50mg onward. This is on top of the Fluoxetine and constant-dose Pill.

The problem is, none of these drugs agree with each other. Topiramate reduces the efficacy of the Pill and can cause depressive episodes, so I'm back to square one - the horrific periods will come back and so will the mood swings. The Neurologist wants to deal with the faints first, but he's also banned me from taking any painkillers because they can exascerbate migranes. So what the hell do I do? Its like I'm taking the damn antidepressants just to counteract the preventatives!

 

[English Lady]

*hugs* I wish I had practical advice but I'm afraid I don't.

 

[carsonshepherd]

My boyfriend is in the same boat. The anti-migraine pills cause depression, and the anti-depressants make him zonked out. It's frustrating. *hugs*

 

[Just-Legal]

Thanks guys. I'm just feeling so frustrated right now.

 

[neonlyte]

It's a 'bitch' J-L

There are a whole range of antidepressants, if the ones prescribed are not doing the job, INSIST the doc gives you something else.

 

[Just-Legal]

It's a 'bitch' J-L

There are a whole range of antidepressants, if the ones prescribed are not doing the job, INSIST the doc gives you something else.

Its not them that's the issue, its the Topamax counteracting them, which it would do with any of them >.<

 

[rgraham666]

Sending healing vibes your way, J-L. *HUGS*