Posted by fluffy on December 19, 2002, at 10:21:43
In reply to Re: BP II peeps--Tegretol questions... » Krysti, posted by Ritch on December 18, 2002, at 13:33:41
Hello medicated peeps...
Just wanted to update Mike and Krysti (esp.) about my pdoc. I had a good appointment the other day. Like you suggested, Mike, I decided to raise some issues with him. I just kinda snuck them in very stealthily in our conversation. He seemed happy that I brought it up. And he just LUVED talking about my medications in more scientific jibber-jabber. He upped my dose of Tegretol to 200mg (which still isn't much) and will schedule a blood test in two weeks.
At first, I was mad that he was taking such a conservative approach with me, but now I think it wasn't a bad idea. I know I would be just as angry about feeling "drugged".
I'm actually feeling good on this dose so far. No adverse side effects. And my teeth seem to be coming un-clenched. (which has been bugging me for the past few weeks).
Since I seem to be only "mildly bipolar", it's probably good to take this slow approach.
Oh--
And the depression I spoke of seemed to be directly linked to PMS.....Yeah, guys, it's real. When I looked at my mood log, it went down to poops-ville right before my girly bits kicked in.Hope you all are well.
lovins,
fluffy
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