Well it's day 2 of the Neurontin. I started it yesterday, but only took 2 doses instead of 3. It was late afternoon when I got the prescription and it said not to take two doses at once.
Last night I just felt funny. Almost as though I was drunk. And that was with just the first dose I took. And it made me drowsy. I started falling asleep while trying to read. I figured me being tired already was playing a major role in that. But today I'm not so sure.
I took the first dose around 9am, and an hour later my mom could tell a difference. And we were just talking on the phone, she wasn't even here with me (not that she could be, she lives 4 hours away haha). She said I was starting to talk faster and some of my words were jumbled. Which I also noticed but didn't really pay attention too. Now it's several hours later and I'm noticing more. I'm really tired. I feel weak. Such as, I need to fold laundry. But I can't lift the basket to get it to the room I need. I mean, I could, but I just feel too weak to bother trying. I'd rather just leave my arms relaxed.
I'm also feeling a little clumsy. I keep fumbling over the small things I am picking up. I can't walk straight, seem to be tripping over my own feet again haha. This really isn't good considering I have kids to take care of. I want to be fully functional. Or at least not feeling clumsy and weak.
I just feel REALLY relaxed. I could totally drift off to lala land if I would allow myself. I've also got this weird tingling feeling in my mouth. I don't know if it's related to the medicine or not, but figure I might as well mention it. Keep track of how I'm feeling.
I'm texting a friend right now. And wow it's so not easy. I keep fumbling over the keys, something I never do. Same thing is happening as I type. I'm by no means a speed typer, but I am known for going rather quickly. Drives James nuts to hear the constant click of my keyboard because of how fast I type. But I'm finding myself using the backspace button quite a bit right now.
I'm really not sure how long I should put up with the side effects before telling myself it's just not worth it. I know for some people the side effects are temporary. But how long do they last if it's just temporary? A month? A week? Several months? I think I'll give it two weeks. Unless of course the side effects get worse. I really want to go read but this medicine has me too unfocused to do that. So I'll try to eat some food (really doesn't feel like I have the energy to lift a fork to my mouth and actually chew. That's bad haha). After I attempt lunch I'll try for a nap. Twins aren't asleep yet so I'm not wasting time. Maybe by the time I'm ready to lie down they'll be asleep. They are in bed for a nap.
Well, I'm off. I'll be back later if things seem worse or different. I did just take dose number two. I'm thinking pizza for dinner tonight. Either that or James will have to cook. I don't think I'll be able to do it.
Signed,
Super Mom
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