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trileptal
Tue, 11/12/2013 - 23:18Comments
Re: trileptal
Submitted by humility on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 01:55
Re: trileptal
Submitted by law609 on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 02:26
That had to be pretty scary.
You need to get off that medicine, it's not for you. Don't be afraid to ask for another type or to speak up, this is your health. It's hard to understand what your body is putting you through.
It takes alot of research & talking to people to get answers. Just remember one thing, seeing you got this & can't control it. Don't let it run your life. It's still fresh, but don't let it stop you from doing things you like to. You will fall in a bad depression.
It's something to never be embarrassed about. It took me years to realize that, but you shouldn't be. I hope you have family/friends support.
Sleep depreviation, hot weather, stress & sinus issues are big triggers.
The driving part is hard, that's going to be a challenge.
I hope this doesn't happen again.
That had to be pretty scary.
You need to get off that medicine, it's not for you. Don't be afraid to ask for another type or to speak up, this is your health. It's hard to understand what your body is putting you through.
It takes alot of research & talking to people to get answers. Just remember one thing, seeing you got this & can't control it. Don't let it run your life. It's still fresh, but don't let it stop you from doing things you like to. You will fall in a bad depression.
It's something to never be embarrassed about. It took me years to realize that, but you shouldn't be. I hope you have family/friends support.
Sleep depreviation, hot weather, stress & sinus issues are big triggers.
The driving part is hard, that's going to be a challenge.
I hope this doesn't happen again.
Re: trileptal
Submitted by law609 on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 01:28
I'm very sorry you are going through this.
How long have you been on this medicine? If it's been over 5-7 days and you are still feeling that way, get off it. It's not the right type for your body. There is so many different type of medicines you can take.
Does your town have a bus where they can pick you up & take you places? Maybe talk to your doctor with that issue, they may be able to assist you.
I hope things get better!
I'm very sorry you are going through this.
How long have you been on this medicine? If it's been over 5-7 days and you are still feeling that way, get off it. It's not the right type for your body. There is so many different type of medicines you can take.
Does your town have a bus where they can pick you up & take you places? Maybe talk to your doctor with that issue, they may be able to assist you.
I hope things get better!