t figure out the hearing loss and the ringing in the the right ear. So, I have been going to a Neurologist. He has me on Topamax. The migraines has quieted down but still occur. The only issues I have, is that it feels like my heart is ready to jump out of my chest. I talked with him the other day, and even though I have been on this for three months, he doesn't know if it is good to change medications.
I have recently weaned off cymbalta and increased topamax. The cymbalta did not help with the migraines and I did not need it emotionally either. I use to use Botox injections in my temples, jaws (tmj) and back of neck (bad muscle) for my migraines but discontinued, at that time I was put on Topamax for one yr. the migraines increased tremendoulsy and moved from what they had been before.
I feel you need to be further investigated by a neurologist and also by an ENT doctor since you also mention of Tinnitus related symptoms. Do update on your further visits and investigations. Take care.
Suboxone is unlikely to cause Tinnitus. The ringing sound you hear is called Tinnitus. It occurs with disorders affecting the external, the middle or the inner ear. In the outer ears cerumen impaction or external otitis, in the middle ear fluid collection or disease of the tympanic membrane and in the inner ear damage to the nerve endings can cause tinnitus. As a result of these disorders the external sounds are masked leading to awareness of normal body sounds.
I had a MRI done a week ago and am waiting to see a neurologist but not ubtil April 17th or until he has a cancellation. I am not happy but they are backed up. I have been suffering from migraines for years but this time my left side of my head, the pain won't go away no matter what my docter tried and there's a numbing sensation too. I've also been tired, lightheaded, confused, my right eye twitches, I get nauseated often.
She said it was originally made for epileptics, it is called Topamax. I was on 25 mg. Topamax everyday, about two weeks later I realized I wasn't "vibrating" anymore at night. I only took it for about 1 or 2 months and then I stopped. I didn't "vibrate" again for about 4 to 6 months. Then I took it for another month and it stopped. Now I only take it when the systems start up again about every 4 to 6 months.
I've been seeing a neurologist for years for migraine, and am on several meds like topamax, wellbutrin, provigil (fatigue to the point where I can't keep my eyes open while driving), and rescue meds. Along with migraine is persistent, ridiculous, and inexplicable tinnitus which we gave up trying to resolve. I recently had periodic blood work done and came back with low vitamin D (<15), low B12 (low 200s), low hemoglobin (<11.5)-none which seemed earth-shattering to me.
Cymbalta and Remeron both have a slight risk of causing tinnitus. How long have you been on the Remeron though? You say it happens at night- perhaps then it's the Remeron causing this? What are your thoughts?
hi, as I said in last question that I have an avm in my brain and I get migraines and for migraines my doctor gave me Topamax 12.5 mg. I am taking that since last august (2012). and since then I have this problem, I hear this drumming sound in my left ear.
I have suffered from migraines since my late 20's. I am now 49. I have tried any and every migrained med, some work, some don't. My doctor has just suggested topamax. Has anyone taken this? Does it work? I am also hypothyroid and take 200mcg of synthroid, will there be issues taking these two meds together? I read that one of the side effects of topamax is weight loss. This I wouldnt mind as Ive put on weight due to my hypothyroid. But, the biggest thing would not have these headaches.
I was on 50 mg topamax at bedtime and have recently decided to stop (per dr.)I was only on it for 10 days, but had terrible side effects. Since stopping the MEDs. the side effects are crazy! I feel all of this anxiety and I cannot sleep, I have bizarre thoughts and zero appetite. This has been going on since I stopped 2 days ago. Anyone else experience this and more importantly how many days til I feel better???
and i have bad peripheral vision .. my doctor prescribed topamax.. i am wondering how long it would take too notice the affects???
About 1.5 yrs now I have been on Topamax. Also around that time, my thyroid started acting up. I started losing my hair, cold hands and feet, feeling very tired, bad memory etc.. Now my symptoms have escalated. My memory is to the point where I can’t even remember simple words. I am depressed all the time and can’t get out of bed during the day. Then I can’t sleep at night.
I'm having a hard time separating the side affects from the Topamax and the thyroid, which got me thinking.
Hi there Dr perscribed me Topamax for my migraines and I am a little nervous to try them. I heard you can also lose weight with this. I quit smoking 4 weeks ago and have put on quite a bit of weight, so was wondering if you can share your experiences and side effects to see if it is worth it.
I was building the topamax up and lowering the lamictal down. Now I am just on the topamax. The side affects seem quite scary to me, severe dizziness and very off balance, I am always tired and have tingling in the hands and feet. I seem loss for words and confused. Will these side affects deteriorate over the a certain amount of time? It is difficult when I have to go to work and live everyday life. Please help.
My doctor recently started me on 25mg of Topamax twice daily. I am on day two, with no relieve yet. Can anyone tell me how long it will take to see any difference? Any information would be appreciated.
I have been off Topamax for approx. 8 months and was wondering if I began to take Topamax again would it help with weight loss or once it has leveled off it will no longer aid in weight loss? I currently take Maxalt for headaches only as needed so the Topamax was only used as an anti-seizure med. Please let me know so that I can discuss this with my neurologist about adding Topamax back into my daily routine. Thank you, any help you could give would be wonderful.
My 2 yr. old grandson has been on topamax for his epilepsy for 4 months. Before that he was on another med that caused him to be very aggressive So we asked that his med be changed. He now barely eats anything solid everyday. He does drink pediasure 16 oz. a day. His weight has remained at 25 lbs. since starting the med. Should we try to have his med changed due to his loss of appetite since starting topamax /?
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