I, on the other hand, have withdrawn into myself so much that I won't tell anyone anything about me. Plus I've been misdiagnosed so many times it's not funny (by different doc's, everyone has a...
Hi, I don't want to make this long so I'll do my best here. I am withdrawing slowly from Lamictal because it is giving me "Roid Rage" so to speak and does nothing for my depression, i.e.; isn't...
does anyone else experience hypomania in a non elevated way? I don't get hyper or grandiose, I get irritable and angry and aggressive, only to be followed by the extreme depression that we all seem...
sStupidGirly---First of all the name StupidGirly should let you know that something is not right. Maybe ConfusedGirly would be better honey. Since the whole world seems to be confused anyway. :) If...
Speaking only from my experience it's soooo hard to admit you have an illness when everyone around you doesn't. I feel as though it's a form of weakness even though the "rational" part of me tells me...
Tod, My experience with lamotrigine is that it makes me very irritable and does not do a thing for my depression. I use to joke and say "which mood is it going to stalbize me in, the hyper or the...
Thank you Marsky. They are all great ideas. Too bad about the hard candy though because my mouth gets so dry and I get sick of water all the time but hey, I've made so many adjustments to my diet...
I too was lucky enough to get to a Dr. quickly. My symptoms were rectal bleeding, cramps and weight loss (which I absolutely didn't need). I guess the weight loss was the main reason. I now look like...
I've had to switch from one AD to another for years now. How depressing is that in itself? Yes, getting off these meds is no easy task, however, I find with myself that I feel great for about a month...
Hi Suebear, I read an article yesterday that tic tac mints in general can be the cause of UC. There were so many articles that I'm afraid to try anything. I bought the tic tacs and have been eating...
Hi, I am looking for something sweet to eat that does not hurt my stomach. Something like hard candy would be nice. Does anyone have any suggestions without me having to make it myself?...
Hi, I am looking for something sweet to eat that does not hurt my stomach. Something like hard candy would be nice. I just found out the Tic Tacs I've been eating for years causes IBS. Does anyone...
I have been through the gambit of meds and they work for about 2 months and then quit on me. How am I supposed to deal with the depression and mood swings if I have to change meds every 2 months....
Thank you all for your responses. Ugggggh. /community/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Just the thought of getting off another med and starting a new one is killing me. I've tried so darn many so far and I...
I have been taking Lamictal for a couple of months now and recently I have been getting these electrical shock feelings thoughout my body. It doesn't really start until a couple of hours after taking...
Thanks everyone. I'll definately check out your advise. And I too have the problem with the bra and either try not to wear one or go with the sports bra that hooks in the back. They don't seem to be...
I know this is not a pleasant subject but even my clothes are hurting me. I wear loose clothes but it doesn't help and especially the leg of my panties hurt, more than anything else. What am I...
Thanks you both for your replies. It's just what I needed to know. If it makes you tired I can't take it because of work. Too bad. Finally something help with pain and it's side effect is alot of...
Has anyone tried Savella and had success with it? If so, what exactly did it help you with? Thanks...
Has anyone quit smoking on this website. My problem is that I get sooo depressed when quitting and cannot handle the quit aids out there for various phsyical reasons. How do you get past the...
Thanks everyone for your imput. I didnt' realize that the fibro will make the sheets hurt but that is definately what I went through last night. I appreciate your time and answers....
Thanks you so much for your answers. I feel better now. It has helped me so much with the depression that I didn't want to have to stop taking it. Thanks again....
Yesterday I woke up with a weird pain. At my hip, thigh and groin area it hurts for even clothes to touch it. Is this yet another symptom of Fibro? Any suggestions?...
I'm only up to 75 mg of Lamictal and it's making me a little bit manic. Anyone had this happen? Does it get better with a higher dose or worse. Any suggestions on how to battle the irritability?...
Horse Crazy: I've been reading up on Lamictal since I was just recently put on it. It's gaining a great rep for battling many things like anxiety, depression and Bipolar among other things. I'm still...
Oh and I forgot to mention honey that I too am on Lamictal....
It seems to me that most meds make you sun sensitive but I'm am so fair skinned it's unreal. I use a high sunblock and have had great success with Aveeno continuos spray that I can now stay by the...
Sorry not2l8t: I honestly don't know how to reply to this one because I'm still in the stage of wanting to die everday, or at wishing I'd never been born. Which, by the way, doesn't mean I'm...
Not2l8t: I know what you mean, I don't get on the boards as much as I should but when I have a quesiton that is really important to me or has me worried, I don't get any replies which in turn, makes...
I am like that most of the time. It's not fun at all, to say the least. If you're on Clonazapam "as needed" maybe another pill will calm down your head. This is advise I need to follow myself. I hate...
I don't want to be a downer either but you should be prepard to be turned down. I saw on 60 minutes that it takes 3 tries before it goes through and your better off with a lawyer after the first...
Thanks for you responses everyone. I appreciate it....
Yeah, I know it's a vanity thing but when I really, really need it I'll use it. I'm not a fan of falling either, but I really do find it difficult to use. Like I need to get used to it. I guess I...
Is anyone being treating "without" an antidepressant? Such as just Lamictal or another med? antidepressants don't work for me and I'm wondering if there is a way to treat BP without using one?...
Thank you all for your replies and concern. I'll have to check into "mixed depression". To answer a couple of questions, I have 2 dogs, get out into nature alot and have tried dose changes and med...
I have the coolest cane that's made out of a tree branch but at 53 I just feel too young to be using it. I have days thouth where I know my vanity is getting in the way of my safety and have been...
Hey sweetie...been there. Actually, I'm still there. Can't you go to a councelor or doctor without your family knowing? They even have free clinics in most places if you can't afford the Dr's. No one...
alwayssick, I have gone to counceling for 5 yrs. I had a great Psych and he helped with many issues from my past but he and a shrink really believe it's a chemical thing with because it's been my...
All of these symptoms can and with many people are symptoms of Fibro. I've run the gambit on tests as well until I got the Fibro diagnosis. I also had a mini stroke 2 yrs ago and recovered. I can't...
I've been depressed my whole life. On drugs for it for many, many years now. However, nothing last for long at all, and I mean very short periods of time. I no sooner "start" to get over the side...
You know, I had asked on here before about flares. I kept reading about them but for me the pain was constant. I can only answer for me, but I am alwasy in pain. what I did find though was that it...
Thanks for the suggestions. I have to take a nap at lunch everyday to get through the afternoon. I have to admit, I don't go to the Dr's much so I havent' looked into any pills but I just may have to...
Yes, it really does feel like a baby kicking doesn't it? I am going through a back case of IBS as I type and it's not fun. I do get the achy muscle spasms but mostly they hurt more than feel achy....
I've tried exercise, sleeping at least 8 hours, keeping busy and nothings helping. Anyone doing "anything" to over come this extreme fatigue/tiredness? I can't keep my eyes open at work anymore....
My first symptoms was the Fibro Fog. I've been told my whole life to "pay attention" or snap out of it. I couldn't pay attention or I would have but times have changed since then. I'm 53 yrs old and...
Thanks Karen. I searched Fibromayalgia and Seizures and came up with a lot of stuff about it. I'll let you know what's going on if I ever find out. Seems lately I seem to come up with all these...
It seems that since I've been diagnosed with FM everytime I go to the doctors office, which really isn't all that much, they tell me it's the FM. How are we supposed to know that there something...
It sucks that no one understands what I'm feeling. Man, I can relate to that more than anything else. It's a bit lonely when you know something is wrong but you don't look sick. No one believes you....
Has anyone gotten seizures with the Fibro? I've read that you can get Fibro Seizures and I go see a doc tomorrow about it but wanted to know of your experiences first. Mine feel like I'm getting...
I've gotten that before as well. My Neuro said it was a "Silent Migraine". It's scary but it certainly beats the headache of a migraine....