Went to the Nerologist today

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  1. Karenplus8

    Karenplus8 Active Member

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    After two years of fighting and three years of knowing something was wrong I finally have a Doctor who listens. His thought was that I have Vestibular Migraines and most likely Menieres as well. I almost cried when he offered me medicine. I have a bottle of Topamax in front of me anything I should know?
     
  2. Vicki

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    awesome! Yes go to mvertigo.org and see if you can find the archive posts about Topamax. Titrate up slowly, lots of side effects but everyone is different, but if you get past the side effects many have gotten get relief from taking it.
     
  3. June-

    June- Well-Known Member

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    I am glad you are getting proper medical attention for this, Karen. Keep us posted.
     
  4. Hollyflo

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    Agree with Vicki. Titrate slowly. Keep us posted.
     
  5. Santa

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    Best of Health for You! As long as there is hope we must keep trying! AND, There is HOPE!
     
  6. Gustav123

    Gustav123 Is it great yet?

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    I was on Topamax for a while. I did get some tingling in my hands and feet for a while but that was about it for side effects. . It helped some with MAV symptoms but it didnt meet my expectations.
     
  7. Karenplus8

    Karenplus8 Active Member

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    This is my second day on it and I can already walk heel toe again. Everything is sharper in my vision and I walked without my glasses to the laundry room and back without hitting a wall. I feel like its to good to be true so I am waiting for the ball to drop.
     
  8. Vicki

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    OMG Karen that's wonderful!!!
     
  9. Hollyflo

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    Wonderful to get that quick of a result! Can your drop the pessimism? ;)
     
  10. BumbleBea

    BumbleBea Fallen Angel

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    Karen

    Great news for you! Stop thinking about the "what ifs" and live in the moment.

    I'm so happy for you!
     
  11. BayMama

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    That is such great news, Karen!! Yay!!
     
  12. Karenplus8

    Karenplus8 Active Member

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    I haven't had any side effects yet but not walking into walls and not being dizzy so far YEAH!
     
  13. Vicki

    Vicki Guest

    Karen that is fantastic! what dose are you on?
     
  14. Karenplus8

    Karenplus8 Active Member

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    25 morning and 25 evening
     
  15. BumbleBea

    BumbleBea Fallen Angel

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    I'm really happy for you, KAREN.
     
  16. Vicki

    Vicki Guest

    thanks for the info Karen
     

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