Posted by annabamma on July 31, 2008, at 16:09:53
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Strange heartbeat/Anxiety » bimini, posted by Treehugger on July 29, 2008, at 11:55:25
> I just upped to 25mg today - 10 days at 12.5. I did notice a temporary vision enhancement - seemed like I could see more detail. Also I seemed to focus on whatever I noticed, like walking by something I would really notice it and keep looking, & then my focus would shift to something else. It was a kind of being slightly stoned feeling. The slight initial feelings of being more alert & not trapped in my usual fog have returned this morning, although it is still early & it takes awhile for me to get functioning. I don't know what kind of hopes I have for the Lamictal - if it cuts my depression & anxiety in half I will probably be happy with that - I think I could function in the world at that level. I also was diagnosed years ago with mvp - I actually don't know much about it & how it can effect one - it has never been mentioned again by any doctors. I will drink plenty of water, always carry a bottle, but sometimes forget. I am a little confused about therapeudic dose, but I figure after I am on a particular dose for awhile & there is great enough improvement, I will stay there. Thank you, TH
Hello-Uh MVP??? I assume that stands for mitral valve prolapse??? If it does- you should read up on it because there's a whole MVP 'syndrome' that can go along with it!!For such a (usually) benign problem,you can sure feel crappy and have all sorts of scary heartbeat / arrythmia issues.If you've got those kind of problems you've got to be careful with meds and even sometimes,caffiene.MVP is often related to anx./panic disorders,etc. I've had problems with all this for the last 30 years or so and hopefully am finally 'growing out of it'-my body is getting less adreneline sensitive.Good luck!
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