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Posted by T_R_D on April 13, 2004, at 9:10:34
Hi Everyone, I'm starting to get some neck and shoulder pain that is radiating to my head and giving me the most remarkable headaches. If you've experienced the same, how long did it last for you? I am otherwise tolerating the drug quite well and some of the initial side effects have waned. I'm hoping this will follow suit. Also, is there any remedies for this that you've tried or do I just have to grin and bear it?
Thanks!
Posted by lauram on April 13, 2004, at 12:19:15
In reply to Lamictal Pain, posted by T_R_D on April 13, 2004, at 9:10:34
I've been on Lamictal 200mg for six months after switching from Depakote. My dosage was increased by 25mg every other week. Each time I increased my dose I would experience anxiety/agitation and
muscle pain in my joints. This would go away after about a week. I have been at my target dose for two months.This med is helping me not to cycle through manic and depressive symptoms. However, since being at this dose I have continued to experience joint pain. When I sit down for the evening I feel soreness all over. I sometimes have the kind of headache that you feel behind your eyes. I am hoping the symptoms eventually subside as I am also finding success with this drug. I plan to stay on this med for awhile and will let you know how it goes.
Posted by T_R_D on April 13, 2004, at 13:58:58
In reply to Re: Lamictal Pain, posted by lauram on April 13, 2004, at 12:19:15
Great, thanks. I just went to my doc and he seems to think I'm just suffering from a virus...I guess he's had other complaints from people who aren't on Lamictal LOL I want this drug to work so badly that I think I'm a bit paranoid! Every little change in my body I worry about being a side effect. So far so good though...I've just finished my second week at 50mg and I feel so much better than before.
Take care,
Karen
Posted by craig allen on April 18, 2004, at 8:53:14
In reply to Lamictal Pain, posted by T_R_D on April 13, 2004, at 9:10:34
me too on the joint and muscle pain with lamictal. i've been on it for maybe 12 weeks. i think i started to feel it at around 200mg. now i'm at 400mg. it has helped tremendously with my depression or bipolar II, whatever it is. but my joints and muscles are pretty painful. sometimes bad, sometimes real bad. not bad enough to stop taking the lamictal though because it is working.
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