Posted by Cynthia on March 27, 2000, at 10:00:41
In reply to Re: Diplopia on Topamax and Tegretol, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 25, 2000, at 9:15:29
Cam and Scott - thanks for replying- I have been very manic recently and very quickly. blood work shows I have been "chewing up " the tegretol. It has not been at a good thereputic level. My doc has left my levels lowered for no other reason than fear I suppose of side effects . I am rapidly cycling on and off here between mania and depression. I did a horrible 6 day stint of mania (no sleep) during which my son was hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis. ( I had to be "good' in the hospital, didn't want anyone to write "5150' on a piece of paper) anyway strangely went from mania into another course of hypomania and now a semi depression and I don't know where from here. It is all very exhausting. Tried to get assistance from doc and nurse and the nurse thought it strange that i only have crisis while I am around my husband ( Not accepting my response that I only feel safe enough to let down my guard around my husband) She believes that this is more behavioral than chemical and I am angry with them for dumping me because I am difficult and they are not able to find the " quick fix". Scott- Yes - tried Depacote- 3000 mg a day , bood levels did not even show at theraputic level. I don't know where I stand now. I guess my choices are to live with the rapid cycling of the disorder or to live with the side effect of double vision. both rotten choices.
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