[zbmom]

Well I saw the pdoc and she agrees with T that I am bipolar, hasn't pinned on I or II but most likely II. I'm pretty sure I've never been full on manic, I think I'd remember. She is having me taper off the Topomax (thankfully) and starting me on Lamictal, which will hopefully help with the depression and suicidal feelings. I'm a little nervous about the rash thing but hopefully I won't have that problem it's going to take 8 days before I can start it and then 25mg for 2 weeks, 50 for 2 weeks and then 100 so I guess it will take awhile though before I might feel better. I think she is a good pdoc, she really took her time, took a history, and talked to me about my options. I hope this is going to help me, I'm so sick of feeling bad, seriously, I had to talk my T out of putting me inpatient until the new meds start working I can't afford to miss work.

[hanners]

Welcome to the club, so to speak. I just got my diagnosis last week, so I'm a newbie too. Waiting to see what my pdoc puts me on, really hoping he thinks lamictal is the best to start with.

[sugahorse1]

Hi and welcome. Feel free to ask us any questions...
I found that Lamictin did take a while to start working, but it's to be expected as you taper the dose.
I take an AD with my moodstabiliser as well. I am BP II too. It's a bit easier to have a dx I find, as you have a little more direction to go in wrt find a med combo and therapy approach

[Trippin2.0]

Welc0me! I hope your new meds w0rk for you. Having a dx makes things a bit easier as you have clarity and can then act accordingly. XOXO

[SunAngel]

Welcome. I got relieved to get my diagnosis because it explained everything I was feeling and how I was acting.

The people here are awesome.

I was at another site for years but got so sick and tired of the members treating other members like garbage.

I found this place and it is so much different. Everyone here is so supportive and not judgmental.

[widgets]

Welcome ZBMOM.
I agree this is a very helpful forum and everyone is really supportive and there a lot of people on here.
I was diagnosed BP2 4 weeks ago roughly and put straight on Lactimal, i was put on seroquel at the beginning of the year as they thought i was BP1, Lactimal is so much nicer, i had a slight allergic reaction 2 weeks in, but everything was ok in the end and i'm still on it. I've been hypomanic ever since, but its the good type 80% of the time.

Keep us updated!

Zbmom,

I'm glad you app went well, and that she sounds Like she is a good pdoc. I'm happy for you to finally get a dx, it does make things easier. Hopefully this med change will straighten things out, it's hard to be patient. Wishing you the best.

[SmilingMask]

I was diagnosed about 3 months ago and just got started with a pdoc about a month ago (I live in a very rural area and it was tough to find one);I'm glad you found one you liked- I got lucky on my first try as well...there are just so many horror stories and I guess we are the lucky ones.
I am on lamictal- she started me like you are starting, 25mg for 14 days etc. Tomorrow will start my next step up to 75mg. I was worried sick about the rash! But I have not broken out into anything and more than likely I would've by now from what I understand. I was manic for about 2 weeks and now I am headed down, down, down.....
Good luck to you...as you have read from previous posts, this is a good site. It's always nice to read that you are not alone.

[mgran]

Originally Posted by widgets

Welcome ZBMOM.
I agree this is a very helpful forum and everyone is really supportive and there a lot of people on here.
I was diagnosed BP2 4 weeks ago roughly and put straight on Lactimal, i was put on seroquel at the beginning of the year as they thought i was BP1, Lactimal is so much nicer, i had a slight allergic reaction 2 weeks in, but everything was ok in the end and i'm still on it. I've been hypomanic ever since, but its the good type 80% of the time.

Keep us updated!

Wow, I wish my hypomania was as nearly permanent and positive! I think it only ever lasts a week or two, never remember it for more than a month. Anyway, glad you have it under control.

[zbmom]

Thanks guys I'm feeling kinda ugh today, not sure if my body isn't too happy with the topomax withdrawal had a headache and nausea all day. I hope tomorrow is better. Sometimes I wish I could just like go to sleep for a month and a half and wake up when the meds are all working and things are fixed.