Posted by kaylee on November 10, 2002, at 15:32:59
In reply to Re: Trouble ahead, trouble behind (lithium tox) to » lostsailor, posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2002, at 17:35:38
Hi squiggles-
My mom is coming down after about 2o years of lithium and it is not going well. Sounds like you are having some ups and downs too. Have your sodium levels been high??? I appreciate hearing your input. Kaylee
> Thanks Tony,
>
> Lithium has served me so well for over 20 years;
> I have not had one day of depression or mood
> fluctuation; it just seems to me that since
> the Synthroid (used for lithium-induced hypothyroidism)
> was lowered, i have more gastrointestinal problems;
> it could be something else. My dr. does not think
> that my lithium level is high, but I AM hypothyroidic;
> maybe i need one of those slow release preparations.
>
> What i am doing now, is skipping 1 cap (of the daily 3)
> but only ONCE a week, and that seems to be helping;
> but have not done it long enough to say it is the lithium.
> It could be remnants of Klonopin withdrawal.
>
> Sheesh!
>
> Anyway thank for taking the time to advise; yes
> as an athlete your perspiration would really put
> you at risk with lithium.
>
> Squiggles
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