Extremely Dizzy

Hi Guys

I have been feeling extremely dizzy this past 3-4 weeks and that constant heavy and foggy head is making all symptoms worse. I am also waking up every morning feeling exhausted. I open my eyes and all I want to do is go back to sleep because my body feels so fatigued. I sleep for about 6-7 hours a night but it doesn't stop the lethargy. If the head pressure would just calm a little then usually my other symptoms such as balance and vision tracking etc will improve somewhat.

I have begun experimenting with the dosage of one of my current medications (Gabapentin). I have been taking this medication at the same dosage for the last 4 years but my new doctor has told me that it's about time we try something new. He has asked me to increase the dosage from my current 600mg a day to 1800mg a day(max dosage) over the next several weeks then to go back and see him. He said that if we reach maximum dosage and there still isn't any improvement then it's time to stop taking it and try something different. No point in flogging a dead horse. I think he said I could try a medication called toprimate but I am not absolutely certain. Anyway, I started upping the dose last week and am now taking 900mg at this moment. I have felt no change as of yet. I'm just glad I have found a doctor finally willing to experiment and not just send me on my way leaving me lost.

I am excited but also nervous about increasing the dosage because of possible side effects but it's a chance I have to take. It also scares me a little the thought of having to stop taking my familiar medication if the maximum dosage does not help ( I'm praying it will,imagine that). I have been taking these medications for 4 years and have had a small improvement of sorts, but they have not cured me or given me any great relief  but still the idea of stopping and trying a new drug with it's new possible side effects and non guarantee of working is a touch concerning.

Who knows maybe the increase will provide a more therapeutic effect and be the answer to my prayers. Two months from now I might be dizzy/vertigo free performing cartwheels of joy and feeling alive for the first time in 9 years. That truly would be something. Ill keep you guys updated.

Swimmyhead