[dasiy6]

I stopped lamictal after being on it for 7-8 weeks (at 200 for 2-3 weeks). My GP suggested stopping it late last friday due to some health concerns and needed tests. The tests are still ongoing, one just seems to require another one........so I have no definitive answer as to what my physical health is (thyroid). Now I realize that the lamictal was helping my depression despite the physical pain I was feeling. Has anyone just restarted .......... I have 200 mg. tablets that I am sure I could quarter. It seems these issues always fall on a friday late.......and I do not want to be thought of as a difficult patient...... I just told my pdoc office yesterday......I was wanting to give her a diagonsis regarding my thyroid at the same time.....I am not quite sure they understood......oh well .....I have yet more scans scheduled regarding the thyroid for problems.......(can you die from thyroid stuff :: keeping my fingers crossed::.....hoping!) Oh well... damn.........I HATE THIS DEPRESSION!!!!!!! I guess I am just tired ...............thanks

[Lilypad]

While you're waiting for someone who knows, I just wanted to send you my support. I've been told that psychiatrists accept that people need them at odd times. Have you left a message? Why suffer 2 days more than you need to?

post again and put Cam's name in the subject line and he'll answer it for you. he's a pharmacist.........xoxo pat

[dasiy6]

I think I will start with 25 tonight.... and call my pdoc and leave a message tomorrow. I feel bad that I am so difficult....maybe that is the depression talking........maybe not

[CamW]

Dasiy6 - Unfortunately, you should wait for the results of the tests. I wouldn't just restart the Lamictal (lamotrigine), as it could affect any clinical effects that the doctor is looking for. I believe that this is one of those situations in which you have to endure short term pain for long term gain. I understand your frustration and have been there myself.

Hopefully your doc will get back to you by Monday, but if he hasn't called by Wednesday, start to bug him (...er, politely phone his office and ask if your test results were able to give the doctor any insight into your condition. Also tell the receptionist how you are feeling and talk about the concerns you have about the present state of your depression. Don't over-emote, but just state, matter-of-factly, that you are concerned about your health and that your family is worried about your emotional state.

Hang in there, it takes time to be able to taylor the best possible medication regimen for your particular situation. This is easy to say, but it doesn't make your current situation any more bearable. Your present emotional state will not last forever, and hopefully your doc can help you dig your way out of "the dark pit".

Good luck - Cam

[dasiy6]

Thank you for response Cam. I had decided to do as you suggested.....I did not restart the lamictal and will call my pdoc on Monday, explain the situtation and see what she says. I have, what I believe, is my last scan on Thursday and Friday of this week and an appointment with an endocrinologist the following Wed. I know that the thyroid presents some problems with hormones, etc. so I will inform my pdoc where we are with regard to the tyroid issue and let her decide what I should do tomorrow..... The intense wave of depression has past, so I am comfortable in waiting for some definitive answers until we get everything figured out . Thank you again for your help.