Posted by Karen_kay on January 25, 2004, at 20:17:55
In reply to Re: topomax » Karen_kay, posted by pbjc on January 25, 2004, at 18:33:18
Continue Rant here...
My friend had the nerve to say, "Well, what if in 10 years you develope cancer from the drugs (Ummm.. 1 drug, thank you) you're taking now." I said, "Well, I'll give you my honest answer. If I live 10 years like I'm living now (stable) and find out that I have cancer from the drug I'll be ok with that. I'd rather live 10 years feeling GREAT (and I feel WONDER-FrEaKiNg-FUL) than live 80 years like I did before." Then, she had the nerve to say, "Well, if I took Topamax, I'd get a buzz, right?" She thinks I take it for a buzz! OMG! I tried to reason with her that not all medication gives a person a buzz, but what can you do? I told her she was welcome to one, but she could have seizures. She still just didn't get it. She thought that I was happy now because I was doped up.....The nerve (ignorance???) of some people. It just made me realize, if I can't even educate my friends and my boyfriend, who I have lived with for 4 years, how in the world is there hope for others????? My moment of doubt. I'm sure it will pass, it always does....
poster:Karen_kay
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