Posted by Dinah on December 13, 2011, at 14:43:44
In reply to Re: lamictal withdrawal effects? any experiences? » Dinah, posted by Solstice on December 13, 2011, at 13:13:36
I've had a few EEG's, from one in my teens to one less than ten years ago. My migraine neurologist did a thorough workup. When she put me back on Depakote for migraine prophylaxis I'd been off any mood stabilizer for months, I think, with no signs of trouble past the initial withdrawal.
It does happen, though, in a limited set of circumstances. And it's totally my fault, as I'm generally looking to meet a deadline by pushing myself to mild hypomania. These temporal lobe things seem to be a side effect of the withdrawal of anti convulsants, probably aided by sleep deprivation.
I'll be the first to admit though that my brain's wiring has always been a bit off. I also have migraines with aura, which also sometimes come with some strange experiences. Though not precisely the same strange experiences as anti-convulsant withdrawal.
Sleepygirl and I have shared stories of temporal lobe experiences over the years, which is why I wanted to remind her not to stop anything quickly. (And to nag you again, Sleepygirl, to get those experiences checked out!)
Thanks, Solstice.
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