Pre-irritated: neuro appt. today

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:soap:I have been continuing to have autonomic partial seizures. I see my neuro at 1:00 p.m. today. I am on Lamictal 300 mg, and my Mom and I were able to stop a generalized tonic-clonic seizure with Valium over the weekend.

As most of us know, the neuros are hesitant about prescribing Valium, Klonopin, or Ativan. Why? This still remains a mystery to most of us--if it works, then it works. If they prescribe it rectally for cluster seizures; then, why not be able to take it by mouth and spend three hours sleeping?--instead of three days recovering. [It's not like we abuse it either, I mean, really!]

Please pray for me; I am already irritated, and I am self-pay. I want some thing done, and I already know I am in for a struggle.

By the way, coined the term 'pre-irritated' because that is the way the doctor's office makes me feel before I even go in or call or contact them.:soap:

Love you guys! Have a great day, hang in there.
 
Chelsea said:
As most of us know, the neuros are hesitant about prescribing Valium, Klonopin, or Ativan. Why? This still remains a mystery to most of us-
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Sorry to hear about your irritation, Chelsea. The docs are hesitant to prescribe these meds because they are benzo's and could be habit forming if used for a long time. My neuro has prescribed Ativan only a few times.

May be your dr. will need to increase your Lamictal, instead.
 
I know that they really do take valium seriously. I have to show identification whenever I pick up Ativan. I do have a running script for it but I only use it once or twice a month. My GP prescribes it though. Not my neurologist.

I hope you do get what you need...I hope your Dr. listens to you.
 
I hope the appointment goes well Chelsea. I know what you mean by "pre-irritated" -- here's hoping you are pleasantly surprised by your doctor's visit.
 
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