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Posted by nicki on February 23, 2005, at 12:54:19
Have posted before about this and got some responses. I 'm concerned that since starting topomax last week at 25mg and toaday started the 50 mgs I feel like I actually have an increaded appetite. I have obsessiveness with food and weight issues. I haven't noticed a great improvement with it working yet but maybe I just need the doc to increase slowly and find the right dose for me. I do feel slightly better, some tiny light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe with the right dose with what it's supposed to do , the "much awaited" side effect will come to Any ideas?
Posted by stresser on February 23, 2005, at 13:45:05
In reply to topomax weight issues, posted by nicki on February 23, 2005, at 12:54:19
My daughter said when she first started the topamax she noticed that she was hungry. I think you should give it time, because you are on a very low dose, and I didn't notice anything at that low of a dose myself. I, like you, was wanting something to happen really quickly, and for some people it doesn't. Drink plenty of water, eat veggies and look back through at some of the old posts. At 200mg, I am still eating the chocolate like crazy! I can, however, stop myself if I want to do it.....it's easier than before. I am not taking it for weight loss, but it's nice to be able to say no, right? How high are you going up? Hang in there and be patient, ok? It will come, you just started and it takes TIME. -L
Posted by nicki on February 23, 2005, at 18:37:24
In reply to Re: topomax weight issues, posted by stresser on February 23, 2005, at 13:45:05
Thanks for the reply. I know with all the other more important issues this doesn't seem like a big concern but I am bipolar with severe panic disorder and ocd with my appearance being one of those issues and I am always obsessed with weight. I just started worrying when it seemed like I started eating more but like I stated I"m not seeing it work for what its supposed to yet so maybe I'm just not at the right dose to see anything yet. My doc didn't give me a dose where I was going he just said we'll go where we have to but the important thing was to start slow and work ourselves up.I thank you for your time and support.
Posted by stresser on February 24, 2005, at 7:04:32
In reply to Re: topomax weight issues, posted by nicki on February 23, 2005, at 18:37:24
How old are you? Are you overweight or just really concerned about gaining? I hope you don't mind me asking these questions, I am just hoping I can shed some light on your situation with my experiences. I know what it's like to panic over becoming heavy or seeing someone become heavy. I live with a bipolar daughter and I am an anxious and obsessive person myself, so I understand a little about where you are coming from. Take comfort in the fact your doctor is willing to go as far as needed, he's looking out for you. Take care, -L
Posted by nicki on February 24, 2005, at 11:59:32
In reply to Re: topomax weight issues » nicki, posted by stresser on February 24, 2005, at 7:04:32
I am 30. And these are my own issues. My heart going out to you and your daughter for both of you having your own seperate issues. I too am a mother(although mine are 21/2 yrs and 16 months. I don't have those concerns yet)I feel very guilty for having these weight concerns but I also know that it is just part of the illness. . I am the biggest I 've ever been in my life at this point and many might look at me andthink there isn't a problem but we all know when we go into to take the shower at night and its just us and that mirror...oh my god!!! Plus with all these psych meds and redistribution of weight and lack of energy from these meds, (I feel like a zombie), I guess, I would just like a little something to go my way, you know? Trust me I want to get better, if not for anyone else, for my husband and children, i want a happy family, not one where mommy's crying all the time or in her manic stage another time. I can be honest with myself and you and say I judge myself on my self image and I want to be thin and fit and look great because I've always took care of myself but at the same time I don't judge others that way. I don't look twice or think twice about a woman who is overweight. This is just about me. When I started depakote er, I lost 8 pounds in 1 week and was not hungry in the slightest and I felt so happy inside and comfortable in my own skin. Then my dr added cymbalta and I don't know what happened did the cymbalta do it or did the depakote just start kicking in? Who knows.All I know is I gained the 8 back and 6 more so was waiting for the topomax to work its magic in all aspects. didn't mean to ramble, just to give you an idea here I am coming from.
Posted by stresser on February 24, 2005, at 12:13:44
In reply to Re: topomax weight issues, posted by nicki on February 24, 2005, at 11:59:32
Have you read the other posts concerning Cymabalta? It may have caused you to gain some weight. I know that was an issue when my duaghters pdoc was deciding what to give her for bipolar II. I know he didn't mention Cymbalta because he knew she wanted to stay away from medications that would irritate her binge eating problem. I do realize where you are coming from, and being depressed..crying all the time etc. is no way to live your life. Your marriage will suffer if this continues, so you must do what it takes to get this problem under control. Give the topamax more time. Let me know how things are goine. -L
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