Restasis symptoms and conditions

I was placed on Topamax, off label, for suspected bipolar illness (now disproven). My cognition, word finding abilities, memory has been so adversely affected that I am now on disability. I had 5 kidney stones due to the development of Renal Tubular Acidosis, nearing renal failure (a side effect doctors don't warn patients about). This in turn led to osteomalacia, softening of the bones, only discovered after I broke all three major bones in my leg and snapped off my foot stepping off the lowest seat of a bleecher. I've suffered tingling in arms, hands, legs & feet (nerve damage), lesions in the brain, muscle spasms, heat & cold intolerance, insomnia etc... Although I lost weight, I gained it back (then some) as soon as I reduced the dosage of 800 mgs. Upon stopping the drug to save my kidneys, thus my life, my kidney function returned to almost normal within a few months, although there is residual damage. All other side affects remain two years later. Losing weight is not worth dying! Beware of this drug being used off label! I would never trust this drug!

Hi Everyone, I took my Mirena out myself 3 days ago. I have made a couple comments on this site about it, but now I have my own questions. When I first took it out I was thrilled for it just to be gone. I still am, only I feel lousy. My head hurts, and I'm cramping, which is probably because I started bleeding yesterday... first period since insertion (unless you count the month of bleeding that followed that). Anyway, my head is killing me, I'm exhausted and today I woke up and all I want to do is cry! Maybe it's just what they call the "hormone crash" or maybe it's my period. I'm also experiencing stomach aches and lightheadedness. I don't feel like myself! I am so tired and my back is still killing me. How long does THAT take to go away?? When am I supposed to feel like myself again?? If anyone out there has answers, I'd appreciate hearing them!

I have been on the NUVARing for 2 years and I'm 25. About 5 months ago I started having really really bad DRY EYE PROBLEMS. I have been to the ophthalmologist and I've been on restasis, refresh plus, Lotomax, and other ointment I put on my eyelids at night. The eye problem isn't getting much better. Has anyone else experienced this?

Also, I use to have super thick curly hair. I lose about a handful of hair a week and I don't think this is normal anymore.

I'm wondering if it is time to take out the ring. Any advice?

I was using Restasis, as well as Methotrexate, to help relieve the discomfort of dry eye and scleritis; however, I believe after six months of using Restasis, there has been progressive redness and extremely painful episodes. I believe I have discovered that the Restasis was actually exacerbating the scleritis!! I discontinued the use of the Restasis, and magically, my eyes, which have been continually red and terribly painful for at least six months, have cleared! Not sure yet if it was actually the Restasis that was causing my scleritis to worsen, but if my eyes continue to stay clear, I will not use the Restasis again.

I agree with goodyearchic I too have had my Mirena out for 3 weeks now and I would like to say to anyone doubting whether they should get theirs removed- go for it. I feel much much better, my spots have gone, my mood swings and craziness have disappeared and I feel fantastic. Whether it is psychological or not I don't know all I do know is that having the Mirena was one of the worst decisions of my life.

I have two side effects that are very disconcerting. Constipation and gas seem to be much worse since I started the Welbutrin about a month and a half ago. I started on 150 then went up to 300. I've never had this problem before, so I know it's the medication.

Another thing that has really bothered me is dryness in my eyes. I had Lasik surgery in January and had some trouble with dryness that was corrected by punctal plugs. Since starting on this medication, I've been back to the eye doctor several times. Because I work on the computer all day, my eyes are killing me by the end of the day, no matter how many drops I instill. Restasis doesn't seem to help either. If this goes on for much longer, I may have to rethink the whole Welbutrin thing and go back on the Zoloft.

Using restasis for dry eye I am experiencing a build up of mucus discharge from the sinuses down the back of the throat.