Posted by johnj on July 28, 2002, at 11:31:17
In reply to Re: john J, posted by colin wallace on July 27, 2002, at 15:56:20
Colin,
WOW, thanks for the link. It sure has A LOT of similiarites with my condition. Even if I am not BP II, I still wonder if getting off the nortrptyline would be best since it hinders my excercise. The doc hasn't bought that argument, but if maybe it would be better to get on mood stabilizers with AD properties, and, just like the website says, excercise can be extremely beneficial.
The overlap with depression/anxiety/agitation and sleep disturbances just have to be sorted out somehow. My pdoc should read that sight. They have got to come up with a way of diagnosing things better! I know my doc is ready to try lexapro when it comes out, but I wonder what would happen if we just tapered down the AD altogether? And switching me to the benzo's that have AD properties might be better too.
Lamactil is very intriguing, but I am not sure if he would prescribe it with lithium. I agree with Ron in the aspect that is it possible the sam-e is responsible for the rages? I am going to post a note about AD's and bipolars and see what I get.
Take care of that swollen jewel!!
Take care
JOhnj
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