Lamictal, memory loss and getting memory back

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Hi,

I have been on Lamictal 300mg for about 4 years. My loss of memory and inability to pull out words has gotten to the point where I'm not enjoying life. Holding a conversation that lasts a few sentences has become embarassing. I was wondering if anyone who has been on lamictal and taken off has had their memory return. I will talk to my doctor but the last time I went in they tried to convince me that the meds had nothing to do with memory loss.

Thanks,

Donna

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On lamactil now for 7 years.

Submitted by Summerbreeze on Sat, 2018-07-14 - 16:32

On lamactil now for 7 years. Went from 100mg to 600mg for absent seizures. Have suffered short and long term memory loss can't remember most of my 12 year old first few years and loss memory of birthing 2 of my children. It saddens me deeply. I also have extreme menstrual issues where I go as long as 2 weeks every month. Ive seen by a GYN on different occasions and nothing is wrong. It's the ONLY medication I'm on. Can I come off and still be siezures free?

I can Totally relate. I was

Submitted by Tracypgirl on Sun, 2018-08-05 - 05:28

I can Totally relate. I was on 400 mg but I had to back it down to 200. My struggles include; can't hold a conversation, I forget seconds later and kill the conv, spelling was really tough, I need to be constantly be reminded of what's happening, I repeat statements and tell the same story, couldn't type at work (it's better now) it could take me up to an hour to compose an email reply, my work has suffered, I apologizing all of the time, I say weird sh*it, incomplete thoughts, no emotions or high emotions, I'm looking up definitions for the simplest words, super depressed, I'm no fun, I take things really hard sometimes I dwell on stupid crap and beat myself up, strange thoughts that everyone is against me, thoughts that no one loves me, stuttering, I have a lot of dumb dumb moments, anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, temors, I can't relax and go with the flow, constantly trying to remember how I acted was it ok, are they mad at me, analyzing things really deep, turning a good moment into something so negative, super nervous, twiddling my thumbs, and more. I'm taking Wellbutrin to help with depression. I feel so stupid it hurts really bad. My poor husband and kids are like what's wrong with her, she crazy? I've pushed my husband into my crazy mess. Almost divorced. He gets really angry and fustrated he shuts down and avoids me which makes it worse for me. Horrible thoughts of my husband. I thought he was cheating on me and I would play out horrible scenarios... horrible hurtful things crushing my heart and my husband's love. Things got really tough. Premenopausal and bipolar symptoms are very close. I just had a hysterectomy and my hormones are completely out of whack. I gained a lot of weight, 25+ pounds. I'm so glad to know that it's not just me. Will I ever get back to normal? I'm praying for my life to turn around before I loose everything. PLEASE help me. I'm not crazy. I need confidence before I had tons. Many, many times ive glued to myself my bed hiding from the world. I'm 44 years old. What happened to Tracy? Where did she go?

I can Totally relate. I was on 400 mg but I had to back it down to 200. My struggles include; can't hold a conversation, I forget seconds later and kill the conv, spelling was really tough, I need to be constantly be reminded of what's happening, I repeat statements and tell the same story, couldn't type at work (it's better now) it could take me up to an hour to compose an email reply, my work has suffered, I apologizing all of the time, I say weird sh*it, incomplete thoughts, no emotions or high emotions, I'm looking up definitions for the simplest words, super depressed, I'm no fun, I take things really hard sometimes I dwell on stupid crap and beat myself up, strange thoughts that everyone is against me, thoughts that no one loves me, stuttering, I have a lot of dumb dumb moments, anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, temors, I can't relax and go with the flow, constantly trying to remember how I acted was it ok, are they mad at me, analyzing things really deep, turning a good moment into something so negative, super nervous, twiddling my thumbs, and more. I'm taking Wellbutrin to help with depression. I feel so stupid it hurts really bad. My poor husband and kids are like what's wrong with her, she crazy? I've pushed my husband into my crazy mess. Almost divorced. He gets really angry and fustrated he shuts down and avoids me which makes it worse for me. Horrible thoughts of my husband. I thought he was cheating on me and I would play out horrible scenarios... horrible hurtful things crushing my heart and my husband's love. Things got really tough. Premenopausal and bipolar symptoms are very close. I just had a hysterectomy and  my hormones are completely out of whack. I gained a lot of weight, 25+ pounds. I'm so glad to know that it's not just me. Will I ever get back to normal? I'm praying for my life to turn around before I loose everything. PLEASE help me. I'm not crazy. I need confidence before I had tons. Many, many times ive glued to myself my bed hiding from the world. I'm 44 years old. What happened to Tracy? Where did she go? 

I can Totally relate. I was on 400 mg but I had to back it down to 200. My struggles include; can't hold a conversation, I forget seconds later and kill the conv, spelling was really tough, I need to be constantly be reminded of what's happening, I repeat statements and tell the same story, couldn't type at work (it's better now) it could take me up to an hour to compose an email reply, my work has suffered, I apologizing all of the time, I say weird sh*it, incomplete thoughts, no emotions or high emotions, I'm looking up definitions for the simplest words, super depressed, I'm no fun, I take things really hard sometimes I dwell on stupid crap and beat myself up, strange thoughts that everyone is against me, thoughts that no one loves me, stuttering, I have a lot of dumb dumb moments, anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, temors, I can't relax and go with the flow, constantly trying to remember how I acted was it ok, are they mad at me, analyzing things really deep, turning a good moment into something so negative, super nervous, twiddling my thumbs, and more. I'm taking Wellbutrin to help with depression. I feel so stupid it hurts really bad. My poor husband and kids are like what's wrong with her, she crazy? I've pushed my husband into my crazy mess. Almost divorced. He gets really angry and fustrated he shuts down and avoids me which makes it worse for me. Horrible thoughts of my husband. I thought he was cheating on me and I would play out horrible scenarios... horrible hurtful things crushing my heart and my husband's love. Things got really tough. Premenopausal and bipolar symptoms are very close. I just had a hysterectomy and my hormones are completely out of whack. I gained a lot of weight, 25+ pounds. I'm so glad to know that it's not just me. Will I ever get back to normal? I'm praying for my life to turn around before I loose everything. PLEASE help me. I'm not crazy. I need confidence before I had tons. Many, many times ive glued to myself my bed hiding from the world. I'm 44 years old. What happened to Tracy? Where did she go?

Hi Tracy, that sounds exactly

Submitted by Rhia on Tue, 2018-08-21 - 21:35

Hi Tracy, that sounds exactly like the same symptoms I'm having I thought I was the only one (it made me cry a little thinking about how others may feel this too, so validating). I have such a hard time with every day tasks and with talking with my friends and everything. The first half of your message just relates a lot to me thank you for sharing.