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(Message started by: jayhawk on Dec 13^th, 2002, 2:05pm)

Title: just when i saw light...darkness!
Post by jayhawk on Dec 13^th, 2002, 2:05pm

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.

Title: Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
Post by Opus on Dec 13^th, 2002, 3:37pm

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 :P

Title: Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
Post by Drk^Angel on Dec 13^th, 2002, 4:09pm

Don't give up hope. There's a treatment out there for you, and hopefully your doctor will find it soon. Good luck!

PFDAN....................................... Drk^Angel

Title: Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
Post by Mark C on Dec 13^th, 2002, 6:02pm

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

Title: Re: just when i saw light...darkness!
Post by Jackie on Dec 13^th, 2002, 6:28pm

Hang in there, jayhawk.....you'll see the light again. :)

Was oxygen discussed at all.....it's a good abortive for many.

Jacks 8)