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Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by linkadge on July 5, 2009, at 11:19:45

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa, posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 6:03:52

I have been having some definate improvement with about 50mcg of chromium.

Linkadge

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » linkadge

Posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 11:34:03

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by linkadge on July 5, 2009, at 11:19:45

> I have been having some definate improvement with about 50mcg of chromium.


I hope it continues.

Good luck.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 11:39:00

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by linkadge on July 5, 2009, at 11:16:28

> Lithium has a stabilizing effect on glutamate reuptake.

I didn't know that. That is HUGE.

It might not be too far-fetched to combine Lamictal and lithium for some people.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Phillipa on July 5, 2009, at 19:36:42

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa, posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 6:03:52

Scott thanks thyroid normal? Phillipa

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa

Posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 19:43:05

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Phillipa on July 5, 2009, at 19:36:42

> Scott thanks thyroid normal? Phillipa

Yeah. The last time I had it checked was about a year ago. It was normal at that time.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on July 8, 2009, at 14:42:11

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa, posted by SLS on July 5, 2009, at 19:43:05

I actually began to feel better within 36 hours of adding lithium.

I am now feeling better, although not great. That I am improved at all is extremely encouraging. It has been less than a week since I added lithium. My best guess is that, even under the most optimum of conditions, it will be a very gradual process of recovery. I have to expect that it will take months to experience a robust improvement. I will evaluate my improvement week by week rather than day by day. If I attain remission, it will be well worth the wait.

That disgusting lithium malaise that I experience at higher dosages is dissipating quickly.


Currently:

Parnate 80mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamcital 200mg
Abilify 20mg
lithium 300mg


- Scott

 

Great news Scott! (nm) » SLS

Posted by Frustratedmama on July 8, 2009, at 16:11:50

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 8, 2009, at 14:42:11

 

Yes! good to hear! (nm) » SLS

Posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2009, at 17:11:53

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 8, 2009, at 14:42:11

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2009, at 19:50:20

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 8, 2009, at 14:42:11

Scott that is fabulous. Love Phillipa

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa

Posted by SLS on July 9, 2009, at 5:17:24

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2009, at 19:50:20

> Scott that is fabulous. Love Phillipa

We'll have to see. I have been disappointed before when something would begin to work well, only to stop working 3-4 days later.

Perhaps I spoke too soon.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2009, at 20:41:04

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Phillipa, posted by SLS on July 9, 2009, at 5:17:24

Scott program you brain l000 times repeat lithium is working and I'm in remission and it is going to last for many years to come. Love Phillipa

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on July 12, 2009, at 7:46:30

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by ricker on July 3, 2009, at 19:14:35

> Wouldn't that be a kick in the butt if, after having tried countless exotic treatments, it turns out that lithium ended up being the last key necessary to unlock the cage door?

No such luck.

Lithium stopped helping me after three days had passed. I had been feeling significantly improved.

I wonder what this three-day remission thing is all about with me. It doesn't matter what I take or how much of it I take. Like clockwork, when something triggers an antidepressant response, it always poops-out after three days.

Does three days ring a bell for anyone? What physiological process takes three days to occur?

I wonder if this is hypothalamus stuff. Bipolar disorder seems to be oscillatory, especially when one looks at ultra-rapid cyclers. I was an ultra-rapid cycler for a number of years prior to my first exposure to lithium. Lithium took away my upswings and left me in a state of severe depression. My 11 day cycle had been comprised of 8 days of depression followed by 3 days of euthymia. There's that three-day thing again.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Frustratedmama on July 12, 2009, at 11:29:22

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 12, 2009, at 7:46:30

SLS
I wish I knew the answer but I, too,find the 3 day phenomena.... :(
FM
I did talk to my pdoc about it....not real clear answers except that my meds arent preventative for me and instead the illness is more "chronic, relentless" in nature than others.... so, my theory is that bipolar (for me) may not be the currect diagnosis in that I dont really cycle without meds I just stay irritable and depressed....its the meds that "help me cycle" so to speak as they offer the releif....unfortunately that releif is sort lived.... Also, I dont get depressed until I releive the irritability (or is it severe GAD?) Just thinking aloud....
I wish you had releif and that lithium was the answer....
Sorry and here for you if you want to chat....
FM

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Frustratedmama

Posted by SLS on July 12, 2009, at 12:29:38

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Frustratedmama on July 12, 2009, at 11:29:22

> I wish you had releif and that lithium was the answer....
> Sorry and here for you if you want to chat....
> FM

Thanks FM.

:-)


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Phillipa on July 12, 2009, at 20:33:47

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Frustratedmama, posted by SLS on July 12, 2009, at 12:29:38

Scott so you're think ultra rapid cycle of three days that's the same as the Deplin was also kind of as I remember a blip of feeling good on day three wasn't it? Sorry about the lithium. How frustrating. Love Phillipa

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by ricker on July 12, 2009, at 21:55:48

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 12, 2009, at 7:46:30

> Lithium stopped helping me after three days had passed. I had been feeling significantly improved.
>
> I wonder what this three-day remission thing is all about with me. It doesn't matter what I take or how much of it I take. Like clockwork, when something triggers an antidepressant response, it always poops-out after three days.

Hi Scott, sorry to hear the lithium did not provide long-term relief.

I had mentioned in one of my earlier posts...last year I believe, that I've often questioned why some of us experience chronic failure? I guess that's where "treatment resistant" rings true.

Have you ever considered that perhaps that "magic key" may not be a missing drug, but rather the way the drugs are administered?

Maybe the lithium is telling you it will help, if you try taking it every 3rd day or such? I wonder if you administered your "staple" meds daily along with intermittent dosing of other meds that provided previous benefit? Kinda like water treatment and adjusting chemical dosage so as to "shock" the system.

I could be totally out to lunch with my theory, but hey, I would love to eat prime rib daily, but the occasional cheeseburger tastes great! ;)

Take care, Rick


 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on July 15, 2009, at 17:27:31

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by ricker on July 12, 2009, at 21:55:48

Hi Rick.

I have decided to continue taking lithium 300mg. I do feel somewhat better on it than off it. My hope is that it might improve the health of the areas of the brain that have atrophied. Who knows? Maybe long-term, it might set up for a more robust antidepressant response. For now, this low dosage does not seem to be hurting me. That's good news because 450mg and higher actually makes me feel considerably worse.

Holding on to hope...


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by ricker on July 15, 2009, at 23:15:05

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 15, 2009, at 17:27:31

Sounds like a good idea Scott. As I mentioned, 300mg helped with my depression although it took a month or so before the stabilizing effect took hold.
Lets hope it does continue to prove positive in your treatment.

Regards, Rick

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by Frustratedmama on July 17, 2009, at 7:29:58

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 15, 2009, at 17:27:31

Scott, hoping it helps you ALOT not just a little :)
FM

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Frustratedmama

Posted by SLS on July 18, 2009, at 11:59:58

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Frustratedmama on July 17, 2009, at 7:29:58

> Scott, hoping it helps you ALOT not just a little :)
> FM


Thanks!

I'm feeling better.

This is pretty cool.


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by floatingbridge on July 18, 2009, at 13:01:44

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Frustratedmama, posted by SLS on July 18, 2009, at 11:59:58

> > Scott, hoping it helps you ALOT not just a little :)
> > FM
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> I'm feeling better.
>
> This is pretty cool.
>
>
> - Scott

Yes, pretty cool! And potential protective / healing properties? Very cool!

best,

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Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on July 25, 2009, at 11:24:48

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by floatingbridge on July 18, 2009, at 13:01:44

I have decided to push the dosage of lithium to 450mg. I feel like I can squeeze more benefit out of it.


Currently:

Parnate 80mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 20mg
lithium 450mg


- Scott

 

Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by floatingbridge on July 25, 2009, at 13:11:19

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on July 25, 2009, at 11:24:48

> I have decided to push the dosage of lithium to 450mg. I feel like I can squeeze more benefit out of it.
>
>
> Currently:
>
> Parnate 80mg
> nortriptyline 150mg
> Lamictal 200mg
> Abilify 20mg
> lithium 450mg
>
>
> - Scott

Hi Scott

Thanks for the update--wishing you success....!

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Re: Going back to old-school - lithium.

Posted by SLS on August 3, 2009, at 13:13:27

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by floatingbridge on July 25, 2009, at 13:11:19

I went up to 600mg of lithium two days ago.

I am feeling some real good stuff today. If I remain improved for two week, I expect to reach full remission. I can't help but to be optimistic.

Currently:

Parnate 80mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 150mg
Abilify 20mg
lithium 600mg


- Scott

 

Yay! Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS

Posted by floatingbridge on August 3, 2009, at 14:08:05

In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium., posted by SLS on August 3, 2009, at 13:13:27

w/fingers crossed for you!

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