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I was treated with lamictal for bi-polar II . It did help even ou...

Posted at 6:58 PM on Nov 22, 2007 by skgsunshine, #25180
I was treated with lamictal for bi-polar II . It did help even out my mood which swung to deep depressions and rare (unfortunately) hypomania. After an increase in dose I had so much pain in my back and hip joints that I needed help to sit down, stand up, tie shoes, lift anything. I am only 40! I stopped the med in June, but the pain is still there. Continually, not as bad as it was before, for sure, but I still have to prop myself up for simple lean over tasks, and my hip joints throb. I have to support myself to flip in bed or get out. I was doing yoga, and running as well before I started lamictal. I was extremely flexible!, and now can still barely touch my toes. has anyone else had this lingering pain?
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Reply about 1 year ago on Dec 15, 2007 by smwhitewhite, #3463

I started lamictal in August and soon after developed severe pain in my upper back, arms and legs. I never linked the pain with the lamictal until I read the comments on this website. I hope that once I get off the lamictal, the pain will subside some. Are you still having pain?

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 20, 2008 by furbabymom, #4204

I have been on Lamictal about 1 1/2 years and have also experienced severe arm and leg weakness, especially my knees. I find it hard to even do laundry. Oh, and the memory loss is horrible. I'm only 39!! I have started weaning myself off the Lamictal. Have you stopped the Lamictal and are you still having pain?

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