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Re: TOPAMAX and Hypothermia

Posted by sweetnsassy on April 1, 2006, at 13:49:56

In reply to Re: TOPAMAX and Hypothermia, posted by SandyWeb on March 22, 2006, at 11:55:59

Hi, everyone! I was just reading all of your posts concerning Topamax and hypothermia...WOW!! I have been taking Topamax for the past year and complaining to my docs about being cold (especially when I go to Northern Alberta to visit my fiance). They never told me anything about hypothermia! They said it was probably just because I have lost so much weight in the past year (75 lbs! THANKYOU TOPAMAX!!!) and because it's colder when I go North! Ha, Ha! When I went up there last August I was FREEZING and it was 20 degrees celsius!!! Now, finally, I have an explanation...I was starting to think that it was all in my head! I have noticed that it is not happening as often now at least which is such a relief. I was wondering too. Since I have been taking Topamax, I don't sweat anymore (not a drop!) but now when I start to warm up, I get this really annoying poky feeling all over! It feels kind of like prickly and well, POKY! It drives me absolutely NUTS!! Have any of you experienced this? I am on 400 mg at bedtime. These are the only side effects that I have. Initially I experienced the tingling in my legs, but that only lasted for a short time. I can definitely relate to having no appetite though! I used to be a chronic overeater/binge eater and HAD to have my chocolate, potato chips, burgers and fries everyday. I haven't had chocolate since last July and potato chips since August!!! That is a miracle!!! I literally have to force myself to eat now, (I am a diabetic, which by the way, is finally under control for the first time since I was diagnosed 11 years ago!) I only eat about 600 calories a day now. Two years ago I weighed 280 lbs and I am now down to 158 lbs. I am getting married on May 20th and hope to be at my first goal weight of 150 by then.(wish me luck) Anyway, I am so glad that I read your posts today about the hypothermia thing. It's funny that my psych and my gp didn't figure it out!


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