I agree and am attempting to change my views. I am always open to suggestions. It does make life seem quite difficult and when put into perspective people are born with challenges much greater than I have experienced so for that I am grateful.

Lyrica nearly killed me. I can't take that or cymbalta I blow up like a blow fish. Margery thank you for your contribution to this post, I tend to blame meds all the time for what they can't do, truth is I am not a doctor and thankfully I have one that includes me in decision making. I do not like it but it is better than seizures. I think being involved and really investigating the risk benefit has prevented me from having to switch medications. Everyone is made up with a unique chemistry and has different circumstances, for something that does not have a cure being able to live is a huge benefit. This will be some serious gratitude for me today, my treatment is not ideal but under the circumstances the alternative is much worse. My only question is, why do so many meds say short term use and my doctor told me it is for life? Is there a time that meds will ever not be necessary because the risk of seizures will always be there?