I just started the "My Way Out" program and am just now getting the chance to get on the discussion board here. I am not sure what I waited for because I am hoping all of my questions can get answered now
I haven't had a drink in 18 days........been on the topomax now for 7 at 25mg for the first 3 and then 50mg for the past 4 days. I don't really feel much different. A little more tired than normal I guess, no weight loss yet although I hope that is a side effect I get.......hehe. Cognitively, feeling a little fuzzy, actually at times like a full blown idiot but nothing I can't play off so far. The vitamins are pretty easy to tolerate. Ordered my hypno CD yesterday so looking forward to that. My doctor also suggested I try acupuncture to help so I may try that after I see how the hypnotic CD works.
I am a marathon runner so I have been really concerned about the side effects of the medicine. As of right now, my doctor has only prescribed up to 50mg. but I do plan to call him tomorrow and see if he can increase my dosage starting next week becasue as of yet, I don't think it is strong enough to get me over the 4 week hump that has kicked my A** 3 times in the last 6 months!
I did get really hungry the first week I started taking it.......anyone else go through that?
I would love to find someone to go through this transition with. I was a weekend drinker (occasionally during the week) but as soon as I opened that first beer or corked that bottle, it was all over...........and I wouldn't remember large portions of the night. I have 2 beautiful little girls and I refuse to be their "drunk" mom!
Thanks all...........look forward to learning from all of you. XO
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