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jenny1978 Posts: 2564
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My psychiatric nurse called me back after I called and told them my situation. They considered it to be an emergency. Anyway, he called back like an hour after I called!!! I explained how I had been feeling for the past numerous months and he agreed that a mood stablizer sounded like the best option. First he thought about raising the geodon but i told him that I was afraid I couldn't take a dose during the day because it makes me feel funny. Anyway, I suggested Lamictal to him because I have been doing a lot of research on it. He agreed that Lamictal is a good one and he's calling it in right now!!! He said that I have to start off extremely slow to avoid getting that rash, so I know that this will take some time to start working, but at least something is being done about my situation! Diagnosed Bipolar 2005(FOUND OUT IN 2012 THAT I WAS MISDIAGNOSED),Recovering Addict,ADHD,
Anxiety Disorder, EBV, fibromyalgia, sporadic hemiplegic migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome
I am not a doctor. I give advice about things, but you should never take my advice over that you would get from your doctor. My advice is just what I have learned from my life experiences and is just my opinion.
"Regardless of who you are or what you have been, you can be what you want to be." ~W. Clement Stone
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy." ~Albert Clarke
"Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others have no choice but to believe with you." ~Cynthia Kersey
"Mary had a little lamb, she put it to the heater, but every time it turned around, it burned it's little peter."
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candjdog Posts: 6014
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That's great. I am happy with Lamictal so far--no side effects at all! But it is slow to start! Good luck and keep us posted! Janna I AM NOT A DOCTOR. ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS I PROVIDE ARE PURELY MY OPINION ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
Imovane to sleep--too much
Ativan 3mg/day
Lamictal 300mg
Cytomel 50mg
Welbutrin 100mg |
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jenny1978 Posts: 2564
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Thanks I'm so glad that my situation is finally being addressed. I've been telling him about my ups and downs forever! I have to start at 25mg once a day for two weeks, then go to 25mg twice a day until I see him at the start of february. If I'm doing good then he said they will continue raising it until I feel stable! Diagnosed Bipolar 2005(FOUND OUT IN 2012 THAT I WAS MISDIAGNOSED),Recovering Addict,ADHD,
Anxiety Disorder, EBV, fibromyalgia, sporadic hemiplegic migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome
I am not a doctor. I give advice about things, but you should never take my advice over that you would get from your doctor. My advice is just what I have learned from my life experiences and is just my opinion.
"Regardless of who you are or what you have been, you can be what you want to be." ~W. Clement Stone
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy." ~Albert Clarke
"Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others have no choice but to believe with you." ~Cynthia Kersey
"Mary had a little lamb, she put it to the heater, but every time it turned around, it burned it's little peter." |
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Yay! so glad they finally got back to you! Make sure to stop if you get the rash I was one of the unfortunate one who did.  But I seeem to be doing okay where I am... Keep us posted on how thaings go. |
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jenny1978 Posts: 2564
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Thanks. Yes I will definately keep my eyes open for the rash! I've been doing lots of research on this medication, so I will be very careful to watch out for everything. Thanks again! Diagnosed Bipolar 2005(FOUND OUT IN 2012 THAT I WAS MISDIAGNOSED),Recovering Addict,ADHD,
Anxiety Disorder, EBV, fibromyalgia, sporadic hemiplegic migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome
I am not a doctor. I give advice about things, but you should never take my advice over that you would get from your doctor. My advice is just what I have learned from my life experiences and is just my opinion.
"Regardless of who you are or what you have been, you can be what you want to be." ~W. Clement Stone
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy." ~Albert Clarke
"Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others have no choice but to believe with you." ~Cynthia Kersey
"Mary had a little lamb, she put it to the heater, but every time it turned around, it burned it's little peter." |
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capecod84 Posts: 1820
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It may take a few weeks to see a difference but it has great antidepressant properties. I am happy for you. You may have to go above the 50, that's a low dose. It will help you. My experience is no substitute for sound medical advice. |
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fsjn Posts: 13
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Way to go!! I'm glad to hear that you are getting some help. I have not had problems with Lamictal either and I take 150 twice a day. I'm afraid that it's probably the only one I'm not getting some negative side effects from, but in my experience it's a good drug, especially when you stay on it like your supposed to. Luckily I have someone to help me with my med. compliance. If you have compliance issues, enlist someone to help. Take care and good luck. |
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Joy75 Posts: 15646
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It's great that they got right back to you and they agreed with you. You are going to be feeling so much better if this works out for you. Yes, it will take some time, but be patient, you will get there. This makes me so happy for you. I hope that you are feeling better today and that it puts your mind at ease knowing that you will be starting this new medication. Good for you!! You got results!! Joy, 37 years old
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Bipolar type 2 and ADD
300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify
I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher |
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ASO1979able Posts: 6985
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I'm glad they got back to you and you are finally going to get the meds you need. I am not a professional, any and all advice that I give is based solely on personal experiences and is not intended to take the place of a medical or mental health professional.
My diagnosis:
Bipolar I Extreme rapid cycling, General Anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder, PTSD, Fibromyalgia
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Equetro 800mg
Klonopin 1mg as needed for anxiety
Celexa 40mg
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DinoDarius Posts: 2380
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It's good that your getting a mood stabilzer! so far I like it, and I had no side effects from it. It's a great drug. I hope it works for you, Good Luck!  Darius
Bipolar II/ Rapid Cycling
Abilify 25 mg
Lamictal 300 mg
Xanax 2 mg
Seroquel 100 mg
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