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What Causes Pain In The Forehead And Constipation While On Topamax?
Caucasian male age 65 prescribed topamax after first and only seizure last May; after past six months of being on topamax having side effects-foggy headed at times, muscle/joint pains, recent metabolic panel with high choride of 112, high creatinine of 1.5 and low gfr of 47 with no prior kidney problems, change in taste of foods and drinks, now getting frontal headaches, ongoing severe constipation problems; 24 year history diabetic under control last A1c 6.4 last fasting blood sugar 89 but have been having suspected sugar crashes since being on this drug, not sure if it is related or to what degree if it is at all.
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Dietary measures to be considered are: Drink plenty of liquids. Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables, whole grains, cereals, legumes, pulses, organic fresh fruits. Avoid excess oil, ghee, butter, dairy products, non veg stuffs till possible. Lifestyle modifications to be considered: Regular walking, exercises, YOGA are must. Avoid prolonged fasting, overeating. Manage timings of breakfast, lunch, dinners till possible. Chew your food very thoroughly. Avoid stress, anxiety. If consuming alcohol, tobacco in any form has to be stopped. Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 to 8 hours. Keep your blood sugar, cholesterol, weight under control. Medicinal support can be obtained with: Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor. Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound, colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern.
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Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Dietary measures to be considered are: Drink plenty of liquids. Consume high fiber diet with more of green leafy vegetables, whole grains, cereals, legumes, pulses, organic fresh fruits. Avoid excess oil, ghee, butter, dairy products, non veg stuffs till possible. Lifestyle modifications to be considered: Regular walking, exercises, YOGA are must. Avoid prolonged fasting, overeating. Manage timings of breakfast, lunch, dinners till possible. Chew your food very thoroughly. Avoid stress, anxiety. If consuming alcohol, tobacco in any form has to be stopped. Manage to have regular sound sleep of 7 to 8 hours. Keep your blood sugar, cholesterol, weight under control. Medicinal support can be obtained with: Bulk forming laxative as Isphaghula husk in glass of lukewarm water as per advise of your doctor. Evaluation in form of necessary ultrasound, colonoscopy may be demand of time according to the response to treatment and clinician concern.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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