Since October I have tried Lortab (3 strengths), gabapentin, Lyrica, Ultram, Relafen, Zonegran, and Trileptal. I am also on Cymbalta and Ambien. Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated.
Hello, I very much need an answer because my doctor will not give me a straight answer. I'm currently on Lamictal (800mg a day) and Zonegran (200mg a day) and I'm a college student so I tend to drink. I've never had a seizure while consuming alcohol but I'm terrified when doing so. So heres my question...
When I drink (beer) with my meds, will it bring on a seizure? or just enhance the side effects?
Please I very much need to know asap! Maybe even stories would helpl too.
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I am now being treated with Zonegran, Depakote. The Zonegran was working for a little while but I have seemed to reach a plateau. I have not been migraine free at all since November, but there have been times where my migraines have been less painful. I work for a health insurance company and I am on the computer for 8 hours a day. I have been unalbe to work a full time scheule for the past 3 months due to my migraines.
Except for my teenage and college years, when I struggled on and off with bulimia for roughly 10 years. I stopped completely about 5 years ago, and have never had another episode.
Last year, I suddenly started experiencing heart palpitations. I went through the whole workup - Holter monitor, stress test, echo, cardiac MRI, and then another 2-week event monitor. The doc said I'm having PVC's and a few runs of NSVT, but otherwise my heart looks structurally fine.
I am recovering from bulimia, and have been for about three months now. I was bulimic for 7 years (I started at age 16), and only ceased for two healthy pregnancies. I didn't realize all the harm I was causing to my body. I really don't know much about it, but I guess I am curious if my body will ever get back to normal. How long, if ever, will it take for your metabolism to return to normal? Is it possible to get cancer from throat damage?
Bulimia can have a lot to do with anything and everything, and is unique to each person, yet there are a lot of similarities. Studies do indicate that there are a lot of people who suffer from bulimia who have had sexual abuse, however there are bulimics out there who have not been sexually abused. Often eating disorders can revolve around control, fear, and self-loathing, which after sexual abuse can be triggered in a person.
I have been a struggling with bulimia on and off for about 10 years. More recently, I am suffering with anxiety pain in my ride side and insomnia collectively. Could this be related to the long term effects of bulimia and what should I do first.
The recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain is another essential feature of Bulimia. Many individuals with Bulimia employ several methods in their attempt to compensate for binge eating. The most common compensatory technique is self-induced vomiting after an episode of binge eating. The immediate effects of vomiting include relief from physical discomfort and reduction of fear of gaining weight.
ive suffered with bulimia on & off since i was 10. for the last 3 years it gotten worse but ive just met someone who i would love to start a family with. i just dont know if i have ruined my chances because of my disorder.
I am 29 yrs old and have suffered from bulimia for yrs now and it has gotten severe over the last few yrs. I now have constant rapid heart rate and a few days ago my dr. sent me for an ekg the findings showed rapid heart beat and an enlarged upper chamber and have been referred to a cardiologist. neither dr. knows of my bulimia. what is going on with my heart? What should I expect to happen and am i at risk of surgery or death?
Does anorexia or bulimia cause hair loss? And is there any possible way that any of this could cause my hands to shake?
I've been suffering from Bulimia for a year so far. I've been purging more than 3 times a day, I'm really sick of it.
I need to lose weight, and it's keeping me from hitting my target.
I'm on medication now (Prozac) and it's slightly helping, not to the extent that I want. I want to end it, I've depression too, so this sometimes help me binge even more when I feel down.
So, I feel it's complicated... Is there any way out?
yes
sorry...
I am 37 and have been bulimic since age 11. I stopped for 5 years and started again 1 year ago. Now I'm having heart problems and stopping has been easier because I'm so weak all the time. I've told my cardiologist about the bulimia and he doesn't seem concerned. Could these things be connected?
That is awesome! Good for you! I used to struggle with bulimia as a teenager but it has not been an issue since being pregnant. Im 40 weeks now and have gained a healthy 35 pounds.
I still absolutely hate going to the grocery store though! I can't tell if it's because I'm just a picky eater or have less of an appetitite being pregnant.
Hi Star,
I don't know if this is helpful for you, but I completely stopped making myself throw up when I found out that it could literally make my heart stop at any time. You don't need to have a "serious eating disorder" in order to die from bulimia. When you throw up, you lose a large amount of electrolytes all at once, which is what controls your heartbeat. People who die from bulimia die because their electrolyte balance gets thrown off very quickly, and their heart stops.
I have just recently accepted that I have bulimia. Its been going on for 2 1/2 years now, sometimes once a day, once every other day or once a week. It really varies on my mood. I am lucky to have the support of a loving husband and have decided to really try and get control of it. Its been a few weeks now and hard, but pulling through with no episodes. But my question is, in that amont of time ive been bulimic, how much damage has it done to my body.
so for 5 years I have been battling with bulimia. It is the hardest thing ever to overcome especially when your mind is always telling you that no one loves you because your fat and worthless. It got so bad that I wasn't eating and my family was asking if I was sick/anorexic. Then I met my husband 2 years ago and he changed my life. I still struggle to to this day but he gave me the confidence and will to help overcome this disease.
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