My daughter and I flew out last Thursday to visit my son and his family in UP Michigan. We arrived home last night. It's good to be home. I start back to work Friday, so I guess you could say, summer's over -- well, now to get the temperature convinced that summer is over would be great!
My last blog, I mentioned that I was going to to the doctor. Well, he was shocked to find my weight soared so high. He didn't recommend diet pills with my thyroid issues, but because of my migraines he did prescribe a medication for that (actually two -- one to take daily to prevent them and one to take as needed to abort them) and he said this type of medication will curb my appitite. Well, I've already lost some weight, but that could be from my trip, as the eating habits were different while I was gone. The medication I'm on is Topomax, has anyone heard of it and does it really help with migraines and appitite/weight?
It's good to be back home and hope to hear from everyone.
Posted By: 50dreamer
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08/06/2008 14:06
Hello!
Hi! Hope the Topamax helps! I have heard it helps with weight loss, especially with a higher dose. My sister has taken it and it helped with her headaches. I've never had migraines - only constant "tension" type headaches, but the beta blocker I'm on has helped with those some. A positive side effect!
I'm doing fine - saw my heart Dr. last week and agreed to stay on the current dose and try to increase my activity and see how things go for a couple months. Then possibly we may lower the dose if I still feel short of breath, but she didn't think I should go off of it. I think I'll get used to it in time. My sis is doing great too - no further problems. Take care!
Hi, I'd never heard of it, but I certainly hope it helps your headaches. As to the positive side effect, I hope so! That would be wonderful if it took the edge of your appetite. That is my biggest challenge.
Have a wonderful weekend and let us know how things go!
