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Re: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Posted by Ginny on March 23, 2000, at 10:25:31

In reply to Re: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 23, 2000, at 9:00:41

> > > Does anyone know anything about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? I went to my eye Doctor the other day and I was telling her about how I've switched medications so much over the past year or so ( I am now on Topomax) and she said I could very possibly have chronic fatigue syndrome. Does anyone know anything? I've been taking the topomax for about 3 1/2 weeks now for migraines and it doesn't seem to be helping. I am still having to take Imitrex and BC powders. I still don't really feel like myself yet. The other day I started crying for no reason. A side effect of topomax? I've had nose bleeds. They have gone away now though. I'm having trouble thinking clearly in the mornings. I just don't think it's helping me. But I still have a week or so left on my prescription to go so I'm going to finish it so I can at least say I did try. But, I really wanted to know about this chronic fatigue syndrome and if anyone has had any experiences with it? If so, I'm curious. Thanks. Ginny
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> Have you had a history of mental illness? What are the symptoms that are suspected to be the result of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?
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> Neurontin (gabapentin) is often used for chronic pain syndromes and migraines. I just met someone for whom it has worked well to treat her migraines. She says she has also seen an improvement in her SAD-type depressive disorder. Neurontin is one of the newer anti-convulsants that is often used to treat various psychiatric illnesses. Both Topiramate and Neurontin often fill the same roll as a mood-stabilizer or adjunct to other medications.

I don't have any history of mental illness. I do however think I may be a little depressed. Who wouldn't be after having freaking migraines for years. I never realized I might actually BE a little depressed until my Dr. gave me amitrtriptlyne and it made me feel so much mentally better for a while. Only problem was that when I upped the dosage when I was supposed to, I began to have heart palpitations. That's when I started the Topomax. It's not as good for the headaches as the amitr. was. And certainly not as good for me mentally. Tried keeping me at a lower dose of amitr. with verapamil but palpitations continued. That's when he put me on Topomax. But I don't think it's going to work for me. I just don't feel great. Suggestions? I'm all ears. Ginny


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