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Doc added Lyrica low dose for pain under ribs. I take lacosimide for seizures. Will the Lyrica make me very dizzy/drowsy? I’m dizzy enough …
My life consists of feeding the squirrels and BABYSITTING if anything going on! Population about 50,000 and lots of 30-something’s who are very creative. Always outdoor music, arts shows, plays, etc… read more
Lyrica
How would I get it my doctor does not seem to help much and I am in pain my joints keep locking and I had lyrics can help relax you with these problems?
I live in the uk
Vimpat
has anyone taken vimpat before taking a shower, and then have a seizure right after?
Artistic Abilities Heightened
I have noticed that my philosophical mind and artistic mind tend to get more active around events. Does anyone else find it easier to write lyrics or create art, for me it has always been graffiti?
Unfortunately for me no.
Lyrica
I have been placed on Lyrica for neurological reasons other than seizures. I noticed my back pain has diminished a bit. My neuropathy hasn't bothered me as much too which can be a problem. I read the side effects and haven't experienced most. Could this diminished feeling of pain cause a problem being I am diabetic? I don't take any meds for diabetes (diet-controlled) and on the lowest doses of my blood pressure meds. Could Lyrics cause a problem for me?
Just opposite for me, I have a lumbar injury already, the pain sky rocketed so much I had to be put on vicoden for a month. During that time I got so tired of saying, no in not tearing up my… read more
I Am Having A Vision Problem From A New Drug That I Started Xcopri Has Anyone Else Had Any Side Effects?
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The drug Lyrica gave me uncontrollable eye movements. My eyes wanted to keep looking upward that everything I saw was moving
Twitching For Hours And Tey Are Not Sezures.
I have twitching that goes on for hours. Instense deja vu for even longer afterward. I had epilepsy surgery 3 years ago and these new episodes started a year ago. Has anybody had similar experiences after surgery?
Yes I have them when I especially need my hands still. But also when having a Seizure and than extremely tired afterwards.
Hi There. There Is A Shortage Of Lamictin In South Africa. I’ve Had To Switch To Epitec. Anyone Else Feel Awful On It And Does It Go Away?
I wish I could send you some of mine.
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Hi guys,
I'm not on any medication at the moment for my tonic clonic and grand mal seizures.
I'm wanting to speak to my Dr about maybe starting Topomax.
Has anyone been on it? Any side effects? Does it help stop seizures?
Did you take topomax in conjunction with other seizure meds or on it's own?
Thanks heaps.
Hello
An interesting question and as we see, so many different answers as of course epilepsy meds cause such a variety of effects for us all, indeed I began quite well with Topiramate/Topomax but… read more
Anyone Taking Gabapentin And What Is Your Experience With It?
I took the brand name of Gabapentin, Neurontin, and had no side effects, but I couldn't really tell you if it's seizure effective, because it had been about 10 years since my brain surgery, and I… read more