melissaw72 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is it possible to be on Lamictal for maybe 10+ years, and suddenly develop side effects? My toes and in between my toes get blistered every time I walk for maybe 1/2 hour or longer (least time being 1/2 hour); not every one, just some. Then the skin peels off eventually, and the skin around it (ie, you know when you get a sunburn and your skin peels afterwards, what that is like?). It has been slowly happening but now it is an every day thing. I usually wear bandaids on every toe to help prevent it from happening. Sometimes it works, sometime does not. It occurred to me that this is a side effect of Lamictal, but didn't know to what point I should be concerned. Or if I should not be concerned at all, that it could be from something totally different. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It sounds like a bad pair of shoes? I haven't heard of it being a lamictal side effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 It sounds like a bad pair of shoes? I haven't heard of it being a lamictal side effect. No, I have a really good pair of shoes now. I went through 5 pair until I figured out I needed wide size. Re: the symptoms, here is one of the links I found about lamictal side effects that includes blistering skin and peeling skin; it is a rare side effect, but I thought maybe after awhile it could show up: http://www.livestrong.com/article/73590-lamictals-side-effects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyloaf Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It seems odd that it wouldn't be around all the time if it was from lamictal, rather than appearing after 30 min. Does it make a difference if you wear socks? Could it be a reaction to your sweat? I would consult a dermatologist if I could before getting off a med that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 It seems odd that it wouldn't be around all the time if it was from lamictal, rather than appearing after 30 min. Does it make a difference if you wear socks? Could it be a reaction to your sweat? I would consult a dermatologist if I could before getting off a med that works. Oh ... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you ... I dont plan going off of the Lamictal; I need this med. and don't want to go off it. I do wear cotton socks with them. It could be a reaction with sweat, you're right. I just am not sure what to think at this point. I was thinking a podiatrist actually, because my toenails on 2 specific toes, come off as a result of the blisters (a blister develops under the nail, and when it is drained, the nail is loose enough). And is just a matter of time before it comes off. I've lost one toenail 3 times, the other 2, and one other one once (although I this one hasn't been a problem since that one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 If you have insurance, I would check about seeing a podiatrist, as some policies don't cover them (don't ask me why, doesn't make sense to me either). I would either go to a GP or a dermatologist. It sounds more like a skin issue, perhaps a fungal infection or something. I wouldn't delay if I were you. The fact that your toenails come off sounds pretty serious to me. Also, you may want to get some anti-moisture wicking socks made of material that wicks moisture away from your skin. Cotton socks stay damp and the moisture can't get away from your skin. At any rate, I doubt it's a side effect of a med that you've been on a long time. [edited for typos] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj74 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It kind of sounds fungal to me too. This might be tmi, sorry , but I get yeast infections very easily now that I am on Lamictal. Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks for the responses. I needed to put my mind at ease; that there may be other things out there it could be. I know I still need to get checked though. A friend of mine said there are foot creams you can rub on your feet to avoid blisters. Then I got to thinking, that vaseline might reduce the friction of the toes in the sweat. I'm going to give it a try next time I go out. I wont be able to get out for a bit but when I do I'll put some on; just picked up some from CVS. I think a podiatrist is covered by my insurance but the secondary insurance isn't taken so I'd still end up with a bill (it does suck, you're right!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 I called the DR today and have an appt July 16th to get checked. It is with my GP. Have already tried a dermatologist and he wanted me on a cream of some sort that was $$$ and not covered by insurance. So I am hoping for answers on the 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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