Atropa, I'm on Trokendi, which is an extended release form of topirimate, which is supposed to minimize the side effects. I do feel some mental side effects, largely when I grasp for a word and it takes some time to find it, or I can't.
I'm on the absolute lowest dose, which controls the migraines, thank god. The next dosage up had me confusing left and right when trying to give directions.
The word thing is irritating, but it's way better than having migraines, and so far it's preferable to the next suggestion, which is a nerve block.
I'm waiting to see if the university cancels classes tomorrow -- it seems like they usually go with whatever decision the public schools make, but so far, there's no announcement. I really don't want to have to go teach in this weather.
CPS already closed for tomorrow. I can't imagine UC would think it's a good idea to make students (and faculty!) walk to class in tomorrow's weather.
CPS already closed for tomorrow. I can't imagine UC would think it's a good idea to make students (and faculty!) walk to class in tomorrow's weather.
I can't, either, but there's still no announcement.
Have the other universities (XU, NKU, Mt. St. Joe) closed yet? Maybe no one wants to be the one who closes first.
Xavier is closed. Not sure about the rest.
The word thing is irritating, but it's way better than having migraines, and so far it's preferable to the next suggestion, which is a nerve block.
I'll admit, I'm really nervous about the word thing. I already have that to a very mild degree with the gabapentin.
Are the nerve blocks similar to Botox injections? Because I've been getting the injections, but they haven't officially been prescribed by a neurologist. (My awesome dentist helped figure out they might help, and so far they have. Also, I've only been seeing a neurologist for a month.)
Just got the alert -- campus closed tomorrow.
Atropa, my wife Lisa has been on Topamax for migraines, with mixed success. The side effects for her were mild light-headedness and fatigue.
I can ask her to email you at your profile address, if you like.
JZ, when I saw your Tweets yesterday morning I was hoping you'd come here and let us surround you with love and care.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
