Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Meds side effects...advice requested

Oh Ruchie, I'm so sorry you're feeling like crap from the meds. I know exactly how you must be feeling...if only you could find the RIGHT med without any nasty side effects that would actually make you feel BETTER instead of WORSE!

I started taking lamictol the beginning of this summer for bipolar, and I lasted a little over a month on it. The only side effect I noticed was acne (on my arms too..no it wasnt a rash) and bloat. I didn't like these side effects, but they seemed small compared to what COULD be happening, and my psych assured me that if I took it longer they would go away.

So I'm so terribly sorry the lamictol is having such harsh side effects for you! It actually seemed to help with my fibro, and it definitely helped smooth my moods a bit. I never did reach my full dose...but at the moment I think I should actually go back to it.

It's a LONG process finding the right drugs for YOU, since we're all so unique and react so differently to each drug. I hope you find the right one! You're psych will know what to do (or she should!), so just wait until she gets back and see what she advises! Have fun on your camping trip! I love camping

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Heather

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