Friday, February 10, 2012

All People Who Are Taking "topomax"

Artsywoman1963

Artsywoman1963

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Born in the USA, VA, a bit too conservative, love the mountains, not too fond of S. VA, Nova is cool, D.C. intersting cultural, but time to leave, I am part English, German, supposedly part Greek (I often question this part), some Irish, and American, Grad of VCU, class of 90, BA English, Career, Starving Artist, I am a creative, cat lady, love reading, writing, Art, walking, swimming, humor, travel, the beach, true crime, animals, psychology, law, offbeat people, sarcasm, satire, horses, camping, coffee, chocolate, thrift stores, shopping, surfing the Internet, music, dancing, Yoga, old houses, peace, quiet, trees, parks, art deco, decorating interior, nature, the outdoors, cloths, fashion

Moved to St. Petersburg, FLorida and Still have Migraines, But love it here!

I found a great Neurologist of course,but am still suffering with them. I am now on 100 mg of Topomax and still getting them once per week sometimes twice. I just started thee 100 Topomax.  I take pain meds when they are very bad and sometimes Imitrex.
punkrockmom

punkrockmom

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I am a nurse, a single mother of three children and a long time migraine sufferer

Tips for dealing with side effect of Fatigue

I had an episode of Status Migrainosus 18 months ago and have been on Topomax, protriptyline, and metoprolol on a daily basis since.  I have been able to manage the side effects for the most part but some days the fatigue is so bad I have trouble getting out of bed.  Does anyone know of a good all natural long lasting energy booster.... Read moreChevron
geekygranny

geekygranny

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computer geek and love to do oil paintings and play piano. But r

Migraines have Increased

The past few months my migraines have increased in frequency and also with accompanying symptoms.  I'm getting more vertigos, sparkling auras, and now nausea that I never had before.   I don't know if it is because of the cold air or what.  My fibro is flaring along with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and it... Read moreChevron
silvermoon

Don't know what to do or where to turn

I have had migraines for the past 40 years.  What I could fight through thirty years ago, is impossible today.  The Relpax can be taken twice a week, but after that, alternate pain medications barely take the edge off (yet the meds are powerful).  Needless to say, by the time the migraine subsides, it takes another day to... Read moreChevron
Lynne

Lynne

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Adapting to NEW medication regimen, and getting more days back!

"30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know."

Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a "meme," 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here's my meme... 1. The illness I live with is: Migraine disease (mainly. I have others as... Read moreChevron