I take 2000 MG each day for 2 years

God bless doctors I was in a back way mentally but this rx along with many other have saved my life🤙🏻 yeah science!

Thank you Dr Reeves for your excellent video. I started the hand tremor, right hand only, and shakes only when I get up and walk around, this started when I was 78, and now at 79 it is the same and I also noticed it is worse under stress. No one in my family has had this that I know of. Thanks again, and I am glad you are under CAT management, as I am too !

It does work , but for me boost my anger rage . I can turn something im mad about into full of anger.

I do, but still get sick!!@@

I am sick of this medicine!!!@

I live in Muskegon Michigan and cannot find a Neurologist. Theyre either too busy or there are years long waiting lists. Ive been trying for several years with no success. I'm getting worse all the time.

I have a stroke and I want to know about the Botox and where do u get the injection

Thank you do much for this video ❤️

I'm on Lamotragine 150mg for my epilepsy I'm also on Epineton 299mf by daily. Neither have had any effect. I'm 52 and my tremors are getting worse also I cannot have DBS due to a serious brain injury. I'm seeing a professor whose field is ET and Epilepsy. I'm fast running out of options .

Does it stop or slow your brain from producing its own dopamine?

I have been on Lamotrigin for a few years I haven't had a rash or depression. I take 200 mg twice a day it doesn't give me body ack.

This has happened to me I have no recollection of two days it’s very strange and scary…Thank you such a important information:)

Is it harmful

Can’t get that lucky

Glad I'm one of your 12 viewers. Please tell your camera girl that she is fabulous

Thank you, Andrew. My Mum has had Essential Tremors from about the age of 60 yrs. My tremors have started here for me within this last year. I am now 61 yrs. I am also borderline diabetic, so I always associated it with this condition. But after listening to your video I don't now think my issue is associated with the diabetes?. But is more likely passed down the genetic line! I am a plasterer and some days when I reach up to a corner with the trowel it has recently been shaking quite a lot. If this gets any worse then I'm not going to be able to do my manual trade any more! Though I take comfort from your reassurance in that this condition is slowly progressive and ultimately not terminal. We therefore need to change our lifestyles and habits to accommodate ourselves in our later life and work with this condition and 'Not' against it! Thank you

I was diagnosed 2009 with facial dystonia by a neurologist. my insurance did not cover Botox so I was prescribed a benzo. Ins covered a capped amount of chiropractic sessions, so tried adjustments. Three times a week then twice then once. I felt like it was helping at three times a week. But I was limited I couldn't afford to pay out of pocket. The X-ray revealed curvature of my neck to the left side, sane as my spasm. Dr said it was the result of my 2 t-bone wrecks. Fast forward. When my insurance covered Botox I began tx. It helped tremendously but caused paralyzation and my face to be asymmetrical. I worked with my doctor over the years to minimize it. It has become permanent. The lesser of two ills I suppose. After losing a job my insurance changed and for 2 years I was unable to get treatment. My new job allowed me to wear sunglasses inside the office. It caused me to become reclusive. I'm very grateful I've no pain. I asked about surgery. My neurologist discouraged it saying it could cause permanent damage and pain. The specialist I saw concurred. I don't like being dependent on Botox. when it begins to wear off I take a Klonopin at night or else my spasm will keep me awake. I don't feel that there are a whole lot of resources and knowledge about this in Tallahassee. Wondering if I should get a 2nd opinion for surgery at Shands in Gainesville. I have not found exercises to help strengthen my facial muscles or reduce the spasm naturally. Will keep searching. This really has changed my life. I took for granted the ability to smile. Good video. Thanks for sharing!

If I am on 200 mg gabapentin at night for a month can I just stop it

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I've been on it since February. I'm naggered all the time. I feel so flat. Hate it. Am considering swapping out but my Dr isn't keen.

I have been taking keppra from when it first came out. My seizures have never been fully under control I have about four seizures a month but if I have cluster seizures it will get up in the hundreds. God bless everyone with this it is hard real hard. Keppra has helped a lot I'm tired of being sick I have Suicide thoughts a lot and my wife and people do not understand it.

Very informative thank you sir.

Great, if you need it, good luck coming off it 😢

Hello Dr. Reeves! Love your videos! Curious if you’ve seen any correlation with new-onset IBD in your patients taking Depakote? I read a very interesting article published by the European Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Organization that completed a study showing a strong connection between new-onset IBD (UC especially) and the use of valproic acid. Would love your insights if you’ve seen a connection at all. Thanks!

To everyone who commented on here get off Dilantin as soon as possible it’s processed through your liver..It can cause major health issues as you grow older..I was on it for over 30 years..Ladies it can cactuses problems with conception or your babies health from either partner..There is so much bad in this drug..The longer you take it and older you get the more you have to take which you run the risk of becoming toxic which can cause major complications..I’ve been there..I now have refractory epilepsy(uncontrolled seizures)after I became toxic and my doctor injected me with more to try and stop my seizures after I seizured for over an hour..My seizures were caused by a scar tissue on my brain that the cause was not known diagnosed at age 5 and I am late 60’s and was forced to retire early 30’s because of health..Please take my warning seriously..To those with dental problems go to dentist he will know how to clean your gums to a certain point unfortunately I unfortunately lost my teeth from grinding my teeth when seizing..There are newer better medicines out today..

It destroyed my life..I’m 69 was put on it at age 5..Multiple health issues now and can’t work because of this drug and it should have been taken off the market years ago along with phenobarbital

Hello sir, thanks for ur vital info. Need to get your opinion regarding my treatment. I have been taking sertaline for 15 yrs now due to panic attack and ocd. Recently i feel incresing anxiousness and panic attact not severe as it was before With balance problem while walking. Now feel lightheaded and off balance while standing and even sitting mostly when i feel anxious a bit . A neurogist prescribed lemotrigone 25 mg and increse the sertaline dose to 50 mg to 100mg. Just started taken lemotrigine but felling sedation and lethargy while sleeping. Previous symptoms are not subsided yet .can you suggest me should i continue taking lemotrigine and is the diagnosis is correct? Plz help by responding ur precious opinion about this .Regards

I have discovered today that I have this problem, makes so much sense because im feeling really dizzy all the time! Thanks for the video!

WHAT DOES LAMICTAL DO FOR BIPOLAR.?

I’m 25 years old and I’ve had this since I was 6/7 it started off in my eyes then my whole face then to my neck and to my shoulders, over time it stopped in my shoulders and neck and became just an issue with my face and my fingers my bother or cousins still point out when we are gaming the twitch in my hand and fingers because when I hold a controller playing video games I do a twitch very often whilst playing 😂, when I say issue I just mean it’s irritating and sometimes when I do it I try to stop and it makes me bite my jaw which can be annoying, I have videos since I was a kid up until today with it and was curious as to what it was. I’m not sure anybody here has any answers other than medication or surgery, however is there any alternative methods? I do sleep very bad and I can be stressed a lot but like I said this has been an issue my whole life and I’ve had many girls in the past point it out funny enough many of them loved it because it was unique and they kinda got turned on by it, and then kids I used to teach would point out and ask what it was and what was wrong with my face but also I’ve been in college now for 3+ years and during presentations or speaking to public crowds even after all the years I get insecure because although my confidence is high I feel like people will stop thinking about what I say and more about my face and it has been brought up after some presentations, people would say oh that was a great speech anyways what’s the twitch on your face. I laugh always but at the same time it’s an issue that can just annoy you especially in terms of that and it’s better to get it lost than keep it at this point 😂if anybody has alternative methods other than meds and surgery I’m all ears. thank you

I can cope with Keppra, I still have the rare blackout which is putting a complete stop to my life. Several times I've collapsed, busting my head open, and as I live alone and am now in my seventies it gets to be bad news when I can't get into the car to go and see my doctor.

But i cant sleep at night im taking 125mg evry 4hrs

This medication causes bone loss too...

This is so sad and something I hadn’t really heard about. A 19 year old boy in my town died from this about 5 years ago. I thought it was just a very rare and unfortunate occurrence. Sadly a 17 year old girl passed away 2 days ago from the same thing. I live in a VERY small town. For this to have happened twice, to young people, so close to home, it’s heartbreaking. My condolences to those in the comments who have lost loved ones this way. So sudden and so tragic…

another item i found that has been VERY helpful at least fotr me is to take vitamIn C . i TAKE NatuRE Made 1000 mg chewable vitamin C

What about herbs? A safer approach? Anyone have any luck with herbs?

What causes a 73 year old woman who walked 5 miles a day and then overnight could barely walk? I have assorted symptoms. No one has any idea what is causing my problems. I am now 77. I have been to a family doctor have had a full ex ray of the spine and back of neck, I have seen a neurologist and rheumatologist. NO one knows why I can barely walk.

Very informative. Thank you.

Hi I am taking halve dose semtex and seligine every day skipping Sunday I feel weak less strength my hands get bent plus my body what so I do inform

Caused severe nerve pain, cognitive decline, anxiety, destruction of sleep architecture, severe light sensitivity and visual depth disturbance, balance problens, shakiness, anhedonia, MS-like symptoms, dementia/memory symptoms. Getting off the drug was horrendous - took me 18 months. Been off for almost 2 years now. All my mystery/inexplicable illnesses went away. I am finally sleeping. Still can't see properly or go in the sun. This drug took everything from me.

Adhesive Arachnoiditis (inflammation lesion disease of the spine and brain) causes cerebral arachnoiditis (autoimmune meningoencephalitis). I have been diagnosed and have the same symptoms as primary MS. It started as meningoradiculitis (symptomatic tarlov cysts). The cysts were inoperable and after seven years I am homebound tethered to a freezer. Can this disease be thought of as a mimic? According to Dr. Kreiger from Mount Sinai inflammation lesions disease of the spine should be considered an more aggressive and painful version of MS as well. What do you think? What about smoldering MS where nothing shows up on MRI's?

I lost the ability to swallow when I took Lamictal. It was terrifying

Started off as a god send, 4 yrs later it escalated into a nightmare at just 75mg dosing am/pm. I jagged the "incidence unknown" adverse reaction. Never again.

Wait so it's not supposed to come and go?

Then take Lamotrigine and the Keppra ? Lamotrigine also helps with seizures and is a mood stabilizer. Is it not? I take 3000 mg.of Levetiracetam and 300 mg. Of Lamotrigine daily. When I was taking just the Keppra I was still having seizures and found myself angry. When the Neurologist added Lamotrigine my seizures got reduced and now are under control. The Lamotrigine got rid of the anger for the most part and the thoughts of suicide. As the song goes I am now in a peaceful easy feeling for the most part. I have been seizure free for 3 years.

I have recently been diagnosed with this, but I've had it since October 2021, when I first had covid. It has wrecked my life. I really appreciated the humour you brought to this. Subscribed.

Thank you great info

I realize that gabapentin is very helpful for many people, but everyone is different. I was on various doses for 3 months to help with postherpetic neuralgia. OMG, this stuff sucks so much, never again, I was dizzy, tired, had the terrible drunkish brain fog feeling along with dry eyes that were often blurry and hard to focus. Just terrible, couldn't take it or function, so decided to come off. The highest does I was on was 600mg. I tapered down over 3 weeks to 100mg a day then zero. Had a boatload of withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, anxiety, agitation, reduced appetite, wild mood swings/ crying and dizziness. The first 5 days off were the worst. I'm currently at day 13 and still not perfect, but greatly improved, still get random dizziness and waves of fatigue. Hopefully at 20 to 30 days I will feel relatively normal. I'll never take Gabapentin again.

My son was diagnosed with MS. He had a drastic change in personality over a 2 week period. His symptoms don't line up with typical MS. He doesn't remember who his brother or sister is. He doesn't remember last events. He has bad headaches and vertigo. He has fatigue. His vision and hearing are excellent. His neurologist doesn't believe any of the symptoms have to do with his MS. He thinks it is his autism, but he didn't have autistic type symptoms until this one period of 2 weeks. He changed over night. What can I do. There aren't any neurologist I can see because the other neurologist doesn't see patients from his friend (my sons neurologist)