Topamax and Appetite
Susan, I do think Topamax HELPS but it doesn't do it all by any means for me...at the time I started taking it 3 or 4 years ago it did lessen the intensity and lower the frequency so I have continued to take it..I am on 100 mg taking it once a day at night. What dose are you on? My appetite fluctuates wildly.. My blood pressure is always low..been low all my life. It is always lower at home (i have a monitor...my lowest reading was 88/55 and at that same time my husband did his and it was 138/78 so it wasn't the blood pressure monitor) Now I just went to the doctor 2 days ago and at the doctor's office, it was 110/70 which is common as they have had me walk around, take weight, talk, etc. I read a paper that said a blood pressure reading should be taken after you have sat quietly without moving or talking for 15 minutes....AND THAT THAT IS YOUR CORRECT READING. I am always nervous going to the doctor even though I like this doctor... I have just gone on Cytomel changing from Synthyroid since being on it in 1985 for my chronic hypothryoidism/small goiter. I actually think my recent changes I have had are due to this. I was put on an anti depressant and gained 20 lbs 2 years ago and I finally JUST lost it... Only when I had my thyroid increased could I lose it...but then I am also on opioid daily pain management therapy for my "chronic intractable failed neck pain syndrome (status-post cervical fusion)"...diagnosis from Hopkins where I had the original surgery. The fusion did work BUT ONLY FOR 6 MONTHS ....and then the exact same pain, intensity and location, returned. This is classic sign of arachnoiditis as scar tissue takes 6-9 months to form...but of course docs who do the tests (myleogram, discogram) or surgery ARENT going to indicate that one has arachnoiditis as they then would imply that they caused it...or possible lawsuit... So instead all those "failed spinal surgeries" are almost always arachnoiditis. I'm glad you like Topamax so much. I do also but need MUCH MORE.... in my headache management plan. Blondielou