Horrible, that is the word I do remember but I didnt want to say it.
I have been on Topamax for 2 years my memory went down hill before the Topamax.But he put me on it because I have migraines also...add it to the list. Thank God no more pain there. I have note pads, that helps.
--- On Sat, 8/6/11, elizabeth <equinn76@earthlink.net> wrote:
From: elizabeth <equinn76@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Hello
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 12:10 AM
Honestly, I don't like Lahey's neuro clinic. I went there for peds, but when I switched to adults, they were horrible. So, I went to BW.
It's probably the topamax ruining your memory...it has that side effect.
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Pamela Romanella <lucyluu2008@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>Thank you for listening to me....
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>Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Hello
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