Well Gerry, I think you guys up there in Canada are responsible for our snow and temperatures hovering around 5 degrees! I'm really just kidding. ( a tiny bit )
Your post about the epilepsy drugs is a little disturbing to a lot of us I'm sure. I actually take very high dose of Lamictal for seizures. One good thing I guess is that I haven't had a seizure since I've been on it for the last 5 years.... You are so right - every day is a challenge with TM. For me it has just become a way of life. I'm tired, I nap. I burn, I lay down. Otherwise, try to make the most of my days. We do have a wonderful support system here. It helps me feel "connected" - you're all very special. Hugs to all, Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Gerry Surette<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:15 AM Subject: [TMIC] re gabapitin and Lyrica It is still snowing in Monteal; I hate it and the official winter in not even here yet. In the Montreal gazette this morning there was a brief write up as foll...@washington<mailto:foll...@washington>- Makers of epilepsy drugs must add a warning that the medicines carry a risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, U>S> health officials said yesterday. The companies also must develop a patient-friendly guide explaning risks. the food and drug administration said. Analysis of 199 clinical trials of 11 anti-epileptic drugs found twice the risk of sudicidal behavior or thoughts with drugs compared to a placebo, the fda said. Epilepsy drugs include Pfizer Inc's Lyrica and Neurontin, (Gabapentin), GlaxoSmithKline Plc's lamictal and Johnson &Johnson's topamax. " maybe it is just me but as we with TM often say I feel great for the shape I am in. With our health issuses I have no time for negative thoughts or actions. Every day is a challenge. I don't look forward to the ever varying symtoms of Tm. I just accept them and make the best of it. This is why this sight for TMer.s is so Important. the support we receive and give to me is a support line I can not live without Yours thoughts and comments would be appreciated: Gerry never alone in Montreal.
