an apology of sorts

hmmm...I think I should apologize. Not for what I have said, but for how I say it. I seem to have gone from eff this and mofo that to full on fuck this and mother fucker (which, btw, are my fave words, to the point where I think I have a problem).

What can I say - I'm a hormonal b.i.t.c.h. - lol - and this damn medication they have me on is pure HELLLL!!!!

If anyone has any info on it - Topamax - please share. I have been in a nightmare for the past few months.

Anyway, will try and watch my profanity in which I am fluent

No worries. I thought you cool. Here read this.

fumble said:

hmmm...I think I should apologize. Not for what I have said, but for how I say it. I seem to have gone from eff this and mofo that to full on fuck this and mother fucker (which, btw, are my fave words, to the point where I think I have a problem).

What can I say - I'm a hormonal b.i.t.c.h. - lol - and this damn medication they have me on is pure HELLLL!!!!

If anyone has any info on it - Topamax - please share. I have been in a nightmare for the past few months.

Anyway, will try and watch my profanity in which I am fluent

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In the immortal words of Emily Post ... fuck that shit.

I just did a bit of reading on topiramate. I almost was taking it myself as a migraine prophylactic, but then the situation in my life that had me insured went away (by divorce). I don't see anything in the writeup to suggest a bad affective effect (!), nor do i have personal experience. Sorry. cn

No problem. Just take a dump, smoke a bowl and wash away your sins. You are forgiven by the holy lord.

watch for kidney stones with topamax fumble, otherwise it's a pretty good drug

Dude Topomax is weird stuff. I took it for a few days as a migraine preventative, and it made me feel like I was in an out of body experience. I had to stop that stuff.

bowlfullofbliss said:

Dude Topomax is weird stuff. I took it for a few days as a migraine preventative, and it made me feel like I was in an out of body experience. I had to stop that stuff.

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I went with large doses of gabapentin. I had a bona fide psychedelic vision on it one night. It was awesome. I never was able to get back into there. cn

cannabineer said:

I went with large doses of gabapentin. I had a bona fide psychedelic vision on it one night. It was awesome. I never was able to get back into there. cn

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i like 5600mg

Haha, of all places, you're worried about watching your profanity HERE? Don't worry about it, speak your mind

LMAO!!! Well....what can I say, I have anxiety issues lol.

As for the Topamax - pure hell. I am pissed at myself for agreeing to take the shit in the first place. Got damn doctors. Just trying to push what they're being paid to push. I guess I should have been my own advocate in the first place and done some research before taking it, but nope. Side effect of weight loss...hmmm. Okay I will take this one I thought. Hasn't done shit for the migraines, but I've lost damn near 30 lbs! Woo Hoo! Yeah, when your heart is going 100 + constantly, and you have no appetite, you'll lose weight.

My side effects with this shit are:

anxiety (it just intensified by like a million what I already have)
memory issues (no, not pot related lol)
cognitive issues like spelling and speaking
Hair loss
Bone pain (worse than normal)
muscle spasms (worse than normal)
shortness of breath
rapid heartbeat
chest pain
The last 3 had me going to my cardiologist because I thought I was having issues again. Nope. So then I do my own digging and find out it is this shit causing all my nightmare. But you can't just stop taking it or it can cause seizures. The damn doctor didn't even give me enough of the hell pills to last till the next appt. and no refills. wtf? And I can't even get a hold of him now.

Isn't it irresponsible of a neurologist, knowing of my medical history, and that I already have anxiety, heart palpitation, chest pain, and such, to even have prescribed this medication to me? Does anyone know? And then to tell me "Eh, it's safe, the most that will happen is you'll lose weight, and really, who couldn't stand to lose some weight?" wtf?

Excuse me bitch, you take this shit and lose your mind and tell me how safe it is. OH! sorry, wasn't gonna swear lol. Sorry for the rant, but I am losing my mind.

cannabineer said:

I went with large doses of gabapentin. I had a bona fide psychedelic vision on it one night. It was awesome. I never was able to get back into there. cn

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When I tore my disc early last year they put me on the gapapentin thinking there was accompanying nerve damage. That stuff, along with the heavy amounts of oxy and perc's I starting adding to my daily routine started the path to over 60 lbs lost. That stuff was nasty for me. A lot of people on pain sites say they've had similar experiences with it, along with a few other side effects that contribute to the weight loss.

fumble they need to try something else for you sister, those side effects are pretty scary girl. if you can't get in contact with your doctor you may want to go to the er or try one of his associates. i would get off it, you're def having a bad reaction. they are many good drug out there. i know i know pharmaceuticals boo, but there are some that are lifesavers

disclaimer: i am not a dr i just play one on the internet

And you know why I am even more pissed??!! I can't hardly smoke. The one thing that calms me down. Yes, I know I make edibles...but I want to smoke dammit! I like the act of smoking. That fat little bastard that prescribed this shit better hope there are no lingering effects once I am off this hell pill...

fumble said:

hmmm...I think I should apologize. Not for what I have said, but for how I say it. I seem to have gone from eff this and mofo that to full on fuck this and mother fucker (which, btw, are my fave words, to the point where I think I have a problem).

What can I say - I'm a hormonal b.i.t.c.h. - lol - and this damn medication they have me on is pure HELLLL!!!!

If anyone has any info on it - Topamax - please share. I have been in a nightmare for the past few months.

Anyway, will try and watch my profanity in which I am fluent

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[h=2]What side effects can this medication cause?[/h]Topiramate may cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
  
• slowed reactions
  
• difficulty concentrating
  
• speech problems, especially difficulty thinking of specific words
  
• memory problems
  
• lack of coordination
  
• confusion
  
• nervousness
  
• aggressive behavior
  
• irritability
  
• mood swings
  
• depression
  
• headache
  
• drowsiness
  
• weakness
  
• excessive movement
  
• uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
  
• uncontrollable eye movements
  
• extreme thirst
  
• weight loss
  
• constipation
  
• diarrhea
  
• gas
  
• heartburn
  
• change in ability to taste food
  
• swelling of the tongue
  
• overgrowth of the gums
  
• dry mouth
  
• increased saliva
  
• trouble swallowing
  
• nosebleed
  
• teary or dry eyes
  
• back, muscle, or bone pain
  
• missed menstrual periods
  
• excessive menstrual bleeding
  
• skin problems or changes in skin color
  
• dandruff
  
• hair loss
  
• growth of hair in unusual places
  
• ringing in the ears
  
• difficulty falling or staying asleep
  
• swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
  
• difficulty urinating or pain when urinating

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• blurred vision
  
• double vision
  
• eye pain
  
• worsening of seizures
  
• slow heart rate
  
• pounding or irregular heartbeat
  
• chest pain
  
• trouble breathing
  
• fast, shallow breathing
  
• inability to respond to things around you
  
• excessive tiredness
  
• nausea
  
• vomiting
  
• stomach pain
  
• loss of appetite
  
• intense back or side pain
  
• bloody, cloudy, or foul-smelling urine
  
• constant need to urinate
  
• fever
  
• chills

Topiramate may cause osteoporosis (a condition in which bones can break more easily) in adults and rickets (abnormal, curved bone growth) in children. Topiramate may also slow the growth of children and may decrease the final height that children reach. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking topiramate.
Topiramate may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000998/#a697012-sideEffects

The side effects suck ass. Seizures suck more.

BTW half these m&^#$%^@*%$ers can kiss my f%$&*ng a$$.

Thanks sunnyboy. I did get the pharmacist to give me enough to take 1 pill a day until Monday. I was taking 50mg in morning and 50 at night. Since I was running so low and couldn't get a hold of the doc I had to cut back on my own, but then I ran out. So the PH gave me them. If I can't get in touch with the doc on Monday, I will go to ER. No choice. They are making notations of every time they fax the refill request to the doc, and i have a call history a mile long of trying to get a hold of him.

wait so that medication is for migraines, and they aren't helping that... and those are the side effects you are experiencing???? I would stop that if I were you... And I don't even know what that drug is.... (I stopped at the end of the first page) (1800BADDRUG HEHE)

This list of side effects are exactly the reason I don't take medications. Usually. I would rather have a month long migraine, and I have been having them since I'm 7, than suffer side effects. Imitrex I can handle. I am beyond pissed at myself for taking this shit.

does dinking caffeine help? have you had a brain scan? I would be worrying about a tumor if i had too many problems with migraines.

Also, look into psilocybin mushrooms. maybe a VERY small dose here and there could help you. i've met some people that have found help with migraines from this. but could just be tripping