zimmersdreamer
Got to love them DRs!
Aug 19, 2011
I had an appointment with a new Dr. he has been my families DR for years but I had a different one and after mine had missed a few things i felt were crutial to my health (a 5cM endometrioma...PCOS... ect) SO this new DR wants to HELP me lose the weight. Although I dont agree with him totally (he says our bodies are designed to hold onto the weight....) he suguests the Sugar busters diet, or south beach... both would have to be a life style change! he addressed hunger (which most of the time is not an issue, for me it is 99.9% in my head!) and diagnosed me through symptoms alone as Bi-polar( I have had a previouis diagnosis of this and he agreed with it and found my symptoms conducive to the disorder)NOW here is my $1000000000 question.... i was prescribed 3 drugs, metformin, birthcontrol and lomictal. Lomictal is a class C pregnancy drug.... lomictal also states under its drug interactions that it may render hormonal (Oral) contraceptives useless....
| Pregnancy Category C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
WHY DOC????
So, some of the side effects, are loss of appetite..check... and diarehea....check... He suguests utilizing the time to eat less and so the induction of the new eating lifestyle may come easier. When i brought up the idea of a ELC diet he was hesitant b/c of how much exercizing I do. I was/ am frustrated about my platue (for over a month) but even more frustrated with this depression. I am hoping to see signs of improvement and get back to the gym in a week or so, he said the depression may lessen in 2 weeks but the full effect may take 2-4 months. IF this is the right drug for me.
He also wants me to talk to a therapist (ive been procrastinating) to help with WHY i ahve eating issues and help with the bipolar. After talking to my 7year olds counceler yesturday, i feel I also need to get her and her sister into see one, they have residual issues from my seperation 2 years ago. I also dont want my obvious obsession with weight to rub off on her verry impressional mind!
So wish me luck!
