I started with epilepsy in 1993 and in 2001 I unfortunately started with ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease). Ten years later had to have my colon removed. Has anyone had any other health issues due to your seizure meds?
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I have osteopenia from years of taking Tegretol. And I've been taking it for years. Thankfully thats the only health issue that I've had.
I started with epilepsy in 1993 and in 2001 I unfortunately started with ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease). Ten years later had to have my colon removed. Has anyone had any other health issues due to your seizure meds?
WOW. This scares me. For example, i am skinny and always have had 'thin' bones. The web site i read said that i am already at risk of bone loss issues. I now have major teeth issues with disappearing gums. I found out that that is all from the years i took depakote. and was not warned. I can't stand it. When the nerves begin to be exposed i need more fillings on the gum line. I found out that depakote does this all the time.
What were you taking?? I've been on Depakote for about 8 years and it seems I've had bouts of IBS.
Since 1993 i've been on Depakote.
Sorry to hear about your side effects, but that scares the hell outta me! Currently I'm weaning. On 500mg of Depakote ER and 125mg of Depakote.
So you're still on it?
I started with epilepsy in 1993 and in 2001 I unfortunately started with ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease). Ten years later had to have my colon removed. Has anyone had any other health issues due to your seizure meds?