Posted by hurtinhead on April 4, 2005, at 18:06:06
In reply to Re: topomax pain, posted by bridgey1128 on March 15, 2005, at 9:25:00
I have had issues with migraines for years now. I am a 34 year old woman, and back in 2000 the doctors think I had a small stroke, as they found a "lacunar infarct" on my MRI, accompanied by localized numbness in my face and extremities. Therefore, the docs are afraid to prescribe the normal migraine meds like Zomig and Imotrex due to my "stroke" history. So today, a neurologist I've just begun seeing prescribed Topamax to prevent the migraines, since I can't take the other stuff. However, after reading these threads, I am scared as hell about it. First, I am an attorney and I can't afford to get "the stupids." (Especially because I've just started a new job and the stupids can get you fired right quick, although I know popular opinion is who would notice a lawyer with a case of the stupids)
Second, I could stand to lose about 60 lbs (all gained w/in the last year-coincidently my first year of work as an attorney.) However, I'd rather lose weight on my own than get stupid.Third, my doctor has me starting Topamax at 25mg daily for the first week, and then increasing 25mg each week until I reach 100mg. Is this too fast? I'm really afraid of the cognitive side effects. Do you all think it would be OK to double the time it takes me to work up to 100mg?
Also, please, somebody tell me this drug did not make you incapable of thinking straight.
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