Many AED's drain energy. Over the past few years I have found the best
solution to that is planning my time very carefully, not doing too much
in one day, and not waiting until the last minute to do anything.
Stress increases the energy drain. Also, ensuring you get more sleep
then you think, going to bed earlier and sleeping in if needed. I know
this can be a rather difficult thing to do, but try it for a week or two
you may find a difference.
As well, many of them cause word finding problems. I have found that
since I went off of topamax this has gotten a little better. I am still
on Trileptal and Lyrica. One of the things you may want to talk to your
neuro about is Lyrica. It is an add on therapy for the treatment of
partial seizures. It also helps to control pain. I was originally
given Lyrica for 5th cranial nerve pain after my right temporal
lobectomy. This may help increase your coverage, and help you with pain.
Balance is an issue because the way your body controls balance is
complicated. AED's change our bodies response to stimuli, and for some
it changes our reflexes, I have nearly no reflexes in my legs now.
Because of this combination, your bodies ability to react to uneven
surfaces is diminished. Any uneven or wobbly surfaces cause me all
kinds of problems.
Kelly P
care_911@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am pretty sure it's the clonazepam that is draining my energy and leaving me feeling unmotivated and listless. In addition to this, recently I have found myself when I am talking trying to find a word to articulate what I want to say (and I am normally a very articulate person) and I can't remember the word--normal, stupid, everyday words.
>
> I lose my balance all the time.
> although I don't know about any of the new meds
> Having chronic pain I never have had the normal amount of stamina and energy that others my age have. But this is even worse.
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