Judy, I used to take lamictal and it worked well. Then this summer something happened with my metabolism--I lost 38 lbs. in 2 months and was so depressed I couldn't leave the sofa. I was on abilify...
I am still cycling-my pdoc increased trileptal from 600-750 on thurs. but I had a headache for three days that hurt so badly I could barely see. I dropped it back to 600 yesterday and feel a little...
Hi Newwie- I was in a very dark place for most of the summer, it feels intolerable but the human spirit can endure much more than we give it credit for. I live in the US and if we are feeling...
Hi Jeff, I am bipolar 1, rapid cycling. I was diagnosed with active hep C some years ago. They did a liver biopsy and tons of bloodwork to confirm the disease. I was told at the time that the...
For the past several days I have had mixed states and periods of hypomania. I see my pdoc today and he will probably increase the trileptal again. He has me taking 25 mg. of seroquel at nite with 1...
My employer is aware of my bp and thankfully, they are supportive. I had to take off two months this summer due to med interactions and deep depression and a hospitalization. They held my job and are...
Hi Rosie X-- Thanks for the feedback--I saw my therapist today and we did some work on cognitive therapy (I took in a worksheet on the way I had been feeling). It helped quite a bit and I am feeling...
thanks Rosie X Just increased my meds last friday--I am now on 600 mg. trileptal and 25 mg. seroquel. I feel so lousy--and then today we got notice that a refinancing loan we had hoped would help us...
I've been feeling so good on my change of meds at a higher dose. Last night and today I feel so depressed--it is discouraging. I picked a fight with my boyfriend last night--went to bed early. This...
Djonma--Hope you're feeling a bit better--don't pray for mania! It only leads to another crash. Our disease is one of highs and lows and stress triggers either one. Maybe the lectures round today was...
thanks Rosie X for the feedback. Warren, I got my SAD light from a company called Northern Lights--I believe it is in Canada. I haven't checked but they may have a web site. Sue...
i have hep c--it has been "in emission" with no detectable viral load and no effect on my liver for 5+ years. I was a drug user and my old circle of friends eventually came down with this disease. I...
Hi Lost Mom, So sorry to hear about your daughter--but glad she is being diagnosed at a young age. The earlier the symptoms are treated in life, the less severe the course of the disease, is what I...
Hi UK Lyme, I have one of SAD lights--I have bipolar 1, rapid cycling and seasonal affect disorder. They are quite overlapping. This summer my meds were all switched around and my premarin level was...
I'm happy to have found this place and all you people. I'm happy to have had 10 straight hours of really sleep with no hypomanic mixed state interruptions last night. I'm happy to be with my great...
have any of you guys taken or are taking trileptal? I have muscle cramps like charleyhorses in both calfs--my dose was just increased by 150 mg. yesterday. I had this on my last increase--am on a low...
I remember seeing the Beatles live in Phila. when I was 11. I remember going to the drivein with my parents in my p.j.s so when we got home they could put me right to bed. I remember playing 45's...
Hi-You are not alone--there are tons of us bp people. Thank God for a diagnosis. I didn't get diagnosed till I was about late 30's--that's a long time to feel crazy and not know what end was up! I...
Judy, did you have any weird side effects on trileptal, like little muscle twitches, muscle stiffness? sue...
counter, I struggle with fear, paranoia and jealousy when i am offbalance with the bipolar. I agree with all the postings above, esp. Warren. I know when I am being jealous and fearful, it is my...
Hi Shiny, I have been in hypomanic phase and was headed toward mania too. I am in the middle of switching meds around and my doc added seroquel for sleep, in addition to klonopin and ambien. Not...
Hi, this is my first post. I am on trileptal, 450 mg. for several weeks now. I was weaned off lamictal-took my last 25 mg. on sunday. Last night (and for awhile now) I have had bad musche and joint...