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Mar. 21st, 2007 03:45 pmHand won't stop shaking, tightening, twitching.
Foot won't stop tensing and releasing.
Head won't stop nodding, twitching.
Can't walk without stumbling.
For the first time in ages, I'm actually having to hold in vocal tics. Don't think it will work for long.
It's hard to stop thinking of yourself as a broken spastic when you can't stop acting like a broken spastic.
In summation? Time for...
Also: FUCK!
benjamin
Foot won't stop tensing and releasing.
Head won't stop nodding, twitching.
Can't walk without stumbling.
For the first time in ages, I'm actually having to hold in vocal tics. Don't think it will work for long.
It's hard to stop thinking of yourself as a broken spastic when you can't stop acting like a broken spastic.
In summation? Time for...
Also: FUCK!
benjamin
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Mar. 6th, 2007 01:45 pmMet with my neurologist yesterday, gonna stop taking Requip.
It takes care of some of the little symptoms of my Tourette's that Klonopin doesn't, but it's not worth this side-effect...
"You should be careful until you know if Requip affects your ability to remain alert while doing normal daily activities, and you should watch for the development of significant daytime sleepiness or episodes of falling asleep. It is possible that you could fall asleep while doing normal activities such as driving a car, doing physical tasks, or using hazardous machinery while taking Requip. Your chances of falling asleep while doing normal activities while taking Requip are greater if you are taking other medicines that cause drowsiness."
Fuckers. No more nodding off at work IN THE MIDDLE OF TYPING ON THE COMPUTER. No more STOPPING THE CAR AND WALKING AROUND EVERY THIRTY MINUTES TO MAKE SURE I DON'T FALL ASLEEP AND DIE.
Oh, and they also fail to mention another side-effect that my doctor told me.
HIM: (After weighing me) So, have you seen a significant weight gain since you started taking Requip?
ME: Uh...yeah, I guess I have.
Turns out that it can not only cause weight gain but simultaneously affect your body's ability to LOSE any weight.
...
I suddenly feel slightly better about myself.
It takes care of some of the little symptoms of my Tourette's that Klonopin doesn't, but it's not worth this side-effect...
"You should be careful until you know if Requip affects your ability to remain alert while doing normal daily activities, and you should watch for the development of significant daytime sleepiness or episodes of falling asleep. It is possible that you could fall asleep while doing normal activities such as driving a car, doing physical tasks, or using hazardous machinery while taking Requip. Your chances of falling asleep while doing normal activities while taking Requip are greater if you are taking other medicines that cause drowsiness."
Fuckers. No more nodding off at work IN THE MIDDLE OF TYPING ON THE COMPUTER. No more STOPPING THE CAR AND WALKING AROUND EVERY THIRTY MINUTES TO MAKE SURE I DON'T FALL ASLEEP AND DIE.
Oh, and they also fail to mention another side-effect that my doctor told me.
HIM: (After weighing me) So, have you seen a significant weight gain since you started taking Requip?
ME: Uh...yeah, I guess I have.
Turns out that it can not only cause weight gain but simultaneously affect your body's ability to LOSE any weight.
...
I suddenly feel slightly better about myself.
