Posted by Cindylou on September 7, 2002, at 22:14:35
In reply to Re: Medication experiences for hypomania/bi-polar II » audrey, posted by BarbaraCat on September 6, 2002, at 19:00:40
Hi,
Just thought I'd add that I also have tried the IV vitamins (my doctor calls them "Meyers Cocktails"). I had them once a week through the month of June, but then I moved out of state and couldn't find a doc who would give these IV vitamins. I had energy and well-being unlike ever before for the months of June and July, but crashed in August. I am assuming the IV vitamins were still taking hold throughout July, but then pooped out.I just found another alternative medicine M.D. in the new state where I live who provides IV vitamin therapy, and I am going to start again. He said the same thing about my digestive system being "out of whack" -- explaining why I cannot metabolize oral vitamins well, or, for that matter, meds. He tested me for a Candida infection that he thinks may be the cause of the digestive problems ... we'll see what happens when the results come back.
I wanted to respond to your post since we have such similar experiences.
Take care!
cindy
> No, Audrey, you're definitely not the only one who goes through experiences like these. Just one of my more memorable ones was when I punched a hole through a wall rather than my husband - and I barely felt it. When our nervous systems are strained beyond what is bearable, we just snap. It's a very understandable way to react to intense unrelenting stress.
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> What is very interesting to me is that I've been getting intravenous vitamins and minerals through my naturopath - today was the second visit (I have fibromyalgia but he's approaching it in a very whole body manner). The last few days, and today while receiving the drip, were so calm, so fine, with good sustained energy and enormous patience for everyone, through traffic jams, etc. My doctor said that I apparently either can't absorb meds very well through my gut, or something else goes awry along the way, and the fact that I'm responding so well to I.V. means that my body has been starving for the basics, especially B vitamins, calcium and magnesium - the 'nervous system nutrients'. I've always known to take B vitamins and the others and have done so in huge doses, but something wasn't getting through. The difference in my mood and physical well-being is astounding. What I'm getting at is, perhaps what we're suffering from here is something as simple as not getting enough bio-available vitamins and minerals! Now, the next step is to figure out how to do this without resorting to an IV drip. At any rate, taking alot of extra B vitamins, calcium and magnesium is important for you during this time (a really good brand, not something like Centrum or other cheap brand). My prayers go out to you. - Barbara
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