Tegretol - any info??

Sandy Kwiczak (skwiczak(AT)rapidnet.net)
Fri, 4 Apr 1997 18:03:46 -0800 (PST)

I was just given a presc. for Tegretol (carbamazepine) from my neurologist
for the pain, which is constantly present, sometimes worse than others. It
is sometimes a burning, sometimes feels freezing, or squeezing or aching or
exhaustion. Always uncomfortable. My skin is super sensitive. Wearing jeans
hurts, as does the lightest touch, even a brushing by my cats tail will be
very painful. About 5 weeeks ago, for 2 weeks, I had no pain. I felt
almost 100%. Now, the pain is constant. I am wondering what others think
of Tegretol. Does it work? How long does one go on it for, my neuro said
once it takes pain away, if it does, to slowly work my way off it. I am
also worried about side effects and am trying to decide if my pain is
something I can/should live with versus taking a drug. I am on anti-dep.
Serzone and yesterday I took a Serzone and also took a Fiornal to try to get
rid of some of the pain (I have Fiornal for my headaches) and the two
reacted and I was VERY 'out of it' for quite some time. I do not wish this
to happen if I take the Serzone with the Tegretol. Has anyone had
experience with these two drugs? Can anyone tell me abit about Tegretol and
their experience. Should I 'tough' it out to avoid taking another
medication. This is the first medication I have been presc. for my
Myelitis. Any input would be very helpful. Thank you.

Sandy
skwiczak(AT)rapidnet.net