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by Turtleshoes
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Epstein Barr Virus
Replies: 19
Views: 12324

I forgot to mention, yes, throat pain and gland pain is the most common symptom along with fatigue. Most people don't even know that they have it because they got it when they were young. It stays with you forever, the virus, but not the symptoms. It's not like some severe incurable cancer. It's jus...
by Turtleshoes
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Epstein Barr Virus
Replies: 19
Views: 12324

I have EBV and not sure where or when I got it. About 14 years ago I became very sick with it. I wasn't kissing anyone either! I remember swimming for physical therapy and accidentally swallowing some pool water. That could have done it, I guess. You do need lots of rest and you do recover. Sometime...
by Turtleshoes
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: Tapering off Klonopin
Replies: 21
Views: 8000

Are there any medications that can help relieve the withdrawal symptoms from tapering klonopin?

Has anyone had experience with this and been successful?

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by Turtleshoes
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: Lamictal
Replies: 15
Views: 3395

Has anyone tried Lamictal with success?

I started it once but my skin became red, like a sunburn, and I was a little worried so stopped. It did make me feel much better anxiety and depression wise.
by Turtleshoes
Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: My Biggest Fear
Replies: 4
Views: 1530

My biggest fear and what causes me the most anxiety is the fear of withrawal symptoms from Klonopin. I've tried previously to get off of this medication and have had to go back on due to horrible lasting withdrawals. I've had anxiety issues most of my life but none to this extent. I became fearful a...