Posted by Simcha on October 4, 2002, at 19:25:24
In reply to Re: Treat Bruxism? Topamax, Neurontin, or Klonopin » Simcha, posted by xjs7 on October 4, 2002, at 18:21:44
Yes, I have had great success with Klonopin. He's just concerned with my sleep, I've been an insomniac, and my weight.
He seems to believe that Klonopin has some very undesireable side effects in my case and that the anticonvulsants might be better meds for me in the long run.
Also, in regards to a bite plate my main problem was jaw pain that was so bad that I could barely open my mouth in the mornings and chew my food.
I guess I could just go off of the Klonopin and not eat! LOL ;-)
Anyway, I have gone back to being a vegetarian for the past three months. I used to be one and I found that I naturally lost and kept off weight on a vegetarian diet. Well, after three months I'm not losing any of the weight.
He also mentioned that I might want to get a thyroid test in the near future to see if there is something amiss with my thyroid.
All of this med stuff can be so complicated. I'm glad that I'm not studying to be a psychiatrist. I'm studying to be a psychotherapist. I won't, or shouldn't have to, prescribe meds.
I do welcome more comments. I'm still curious as to what others have to say.
Simcha
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