Depakote as of last night and feel better already this morning! My first real med that worked was Depakote 8 years ago, so I have almost the same exact story as you. I know that God is helping me. I...
Thank you, Ashley C! I am very discouraged this morning. I will see my Dr. early this afternoon. Sometimes I feel this is never-ending, this search for the right med and the right dosage. I spent all...
available. Also I was in BAD shape. not there for me are now going to call the pharmacist and give him a bad time for helping me. first sign of the rash for me was a burning feeling, like needles...
You certainly have a full load to bear and are a very strong woman! We all are, since [u]we're still here and posting on this great site. I've been disabled for 10 years and had to quit working...
[b] what Bipolar Disorder is all about . I feel they can't possibly understand, also that they are scared of the whole issue because it is in our genes, on my mom's side of the family. Found this...
Am now having trouble with my Lamictal dosage, not sure it is right for me. I have just realized that I've become slowly waaay overmedicated the last few weeks and especially the last few days. I...
Okay. Thank you and hang in there!...
Thank you, Melisa. Weather CAN affect our moods, but I think that we can be manic or depressed at ANY old time, depending on our meds or stress level; there is no hard and fast rule about the...
Wow, sorry, you've been through a lot, Soulsbreath. I've found that having the right doctor - and lawyer makes a huge difference. They must understand where you're at, be empathetic, and express...
Hi Chapstick, Thanks for your post. I have taken 200 mg/day for a few mos. after starting off w/ 25 mg and am now needing to gradually go up to 300 mg/day. Right now I'm on 250. For me it has really...
I find that Lamictal IS helping me. I stabilized at 200 mg/day but am now gradually going up to 300 mg/day. It is always hard on us to change meds or dosages. RE THE RASH: My psychiatrist told me...
ANYONE WHO HAS [u]BOTH FIBROMYALGIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDER , WHAT YOUR PROBLEMS ARE, HOW YOU COPE, ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE BOTH CONDITIONS. THANK YOU! [color=red>...
memejts, P.S.!! My email is listed on page 004 in Member list near the top of this page. FibroBipoGal...
!][b] most of us having very rough backgrounds and pasts. Expressing emotions in my family was forbidden. Both of my conditions flared up when I was in a miserable job that I hated; the story of my...
Darned right, cats are like potato chips! I have two cats now, just lost my oldest one, age 17. Been depressed since this happened but am getting better... FibroBipoGal ...
AND FIBROMYALGIA! I was diagnosed with both Bipo and Fibro 10 years ago and know I've had both all of my life. As a layperson/patient, I am writing a book for and about[b] those who have both...