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Depakote as Pain killer

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I just went back on my Depakote and a pain that i have had in my back has gone away.

Is anyone aware of Depakote having a side effect of helping with pain?

Just asking - This group is a real great asset to me.
dancingd
dancingd
After 5 years of almost constant depression...then my DX and the merry-go-round of meds..I started Depakote 4 weeks ago.Today my whole life has changed around !I see the sunsets again..I can realy laugh and cry!(I hated that numb feeling some meds give you).I haven't noticed my back pain easing up too much(Gabbapentin ,totally took all my body aches away-but had bad side effects).I am noticeing my hair is thinning..but no weight gain,that Depakote is so famous for.My Pdoc told me he has never had a patient stay on Depakote,because of hair loss...but those other patients didn't feel that great on the Depakote anyway.
I feel REALLY REALLY GOOD...almost my old self!
So,as long as I don't gain another 40 lbs or so...I'd rather feel happy again....If I lose too much hair,I'm shaving my head,and dyeing the tufts purple!!
Good luck with your Depakote...I hope it helps you ,like it's helped me!
Lets keep in touch,so we can moniter how it's going for us?
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah, i was losing my hair when Brittney sahved her head.

I swore I was just going to shave my head. Instead i just went off the dang meds. But now my pdoc has listened to me - FINALLY - and has lowered my dose to 250 mg from 1000.

I hope this helps me.

The leftover hair is 30 inches long and now i have all these five inch long pieces of hair growing.

UG.
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