June 18th, 2010 
admin I am currently on vacation but I needed/wanted to share this so maybe someone who has some experience with it can offer some insight.
Yesterday a rash of some sort suddenly covered both arms. It was bright red, slightly raised and itchy. I have not been exposed to anything like poison oak or ivy. I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to figure out what could have caused it and I came up with nothing. It wasn’t until I started to take my med before bed that I raised an eyebrow.
The minute I opened the bottle and took out a pill, a light bulb went off. What if it is related to Lamictal? I have been on Lamictal for a long time now. My dose hasn’t changed. It was late and I wasn’t sure what to do so I did not take the medicine. My husband called my doctor’s office as soon as it opened this morning and told them about the rash and informed him that I did not take the medication the might before. The nurse said to take Benadryl and keep an eye on it. She was concerned because she knows how quickly I can snap without meds. I told her I already felt anxious. She talked to the doctor and he wants me to keep taking the medication (provided the rash does not get worse) until I can see him on Tuesday or Wednesday. At that time, he would explore other options for medication.
I trust my doctor completely. I do. BUT…I am afraid to take that medication now until I know for sure that this rash is not related. It’s not possible for him to see it to know if it is or is not the Lamictal rash. His immediate concern is my safety because my mental health has declined rapidly in the past. He knows this. He is concerned and I am as well. I know I am not capable of being med-free and I’m not sure what to do at this point.
Today was day one without meds. It was long. I am irritated and withdrawals have started to creep in. I know what day two is like. That is what I am looking at tomorrow because I cannot force myself to take that pill until I see my doctor and he can see the rash. Tuesday will be day six. By that time, I am not sure where I will be mentally. My focus and reasoning is already lacking. By tomorrow, my judgment will be extremely questionable.
I’m not sure what to do and I can’t say that I do have the Lamictal rash. I do know that I don’t want to take it until I know what it is and I know that I really need it to stay stable. Tonight, I am not taking my med. This will be the second dose I have missed and I am also starting to have issues with psychosis.
Anyone have experience with the Lamictal rash?
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