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just when i saw light...darkness!
« on: Dec 13th, 2002, 2:05pm » |
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Well, I was thrilled when new neuro put me on Verapamil Tuesday, and obvious she knows what she's doing, etc. But the side effects have continued, pretty bad, last night i felt like i was gonna pass out a couple times at work (don't ya LOVE it when that happens at work!?). I was able to check my BP and it's OK, but light-headedness, dizziness and general weakness and fatigue are overwhelming me...and i'm so dejected. I called neuro's office today they cut verap to 240 (from 420) plus put me on Effexor, too (plus i'm still on 50 MG of topamax). I can't stop crying. I haven't had a CH in a few days, just the damn pressure in my left temple that rarely goes away. I'm so tired of fighting and being sick and tired. I haven't had one good day in almost 3 months. I have MRI next Friday...don't really expect them to find anything but am just...generally scared and fed up, ya know? Any kind words appreciated.
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Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
« Reply #1 on: Dec 13th, 2002, 3:37pm » |
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Jaybird,
Sorry to things are not going well. You may have to give the drugs time to work with your system. I have had side effects from other meds but they go away after a week. Thats probably why when you take antidepreesents they put you on halve dose for a week then you go up to full dose. The side effects may be lessoned by reduced varapamil and then you may be able to go back up after some time. I will keep you in my prayers. Opus 
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Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
« Reply #2 on: Dec 13th, 2002, 4:09pm » |
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Don't give up hope. There's a treatment out there for you, and hopefully your doctor will find it soon. Good luck!
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Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
« Reply #3 on: Dec 13th, 2002, 6:02pm » |
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Hang in there JH,
I was on Topamax for a while and had some symptoms similiar to what you describe. The side effects should lessen about the same time to benefits of this stuff starts working. Good luck,
Mark
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Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
« Reply #4 on: Dec 13th, 2002, 6:28pm » |
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Hang in there, jayhawk.....you'll see the light again. 
Was oxygen discussed at all.....it's a good abortive for many.
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