Posted by Squiggles on November 4, 2004, at 13:22:18
In reply to future, posted by shortelise on November 4, 2004, at 12:57:04
That's good advice. I intend to ask
about Metamucil for diarrhea for example,
when i see my doctor. [wonder what the
etymology of that is]; I find bran helps
pardoxically.When i feel a bit better i would like to
post some notes on my site of Dr. Schou's
Practical Guide for lithium - just notes.I know from reading his advice that diarrhea
can be a sign of toxicity and may elevate
the lithium blood levels.I find that the Brits. and Europeans recommend lower dosages of lithium than the Americans
and Canadians; N.A. practice also makes no distinction between men and women and age.Recently on BMJ they wanted to take the elderly
off lithium and change to another drug; it
never seemed to occur to them to lower the dose
instead.
Weight counts too for lithium,
as well as renal clearance, thyroid function,
and general health. I think it's time i got
a check up (2 yrs.);Oh yeah, exercise, and diet, but not too much
diet esp. keep potassium and salt up and steady.Squiggles
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