So many questions and I have to ask them all at once because they belong together. I am currently taking the above dosage. I am being treated for 'Treatment Resistant Depression'. Most meds haven't worked or have worked the opposite on me so they have me on Lithium. I also have Fibromyalgia. The Doctor wants me to stay on the Lithium because nothing else has worked but this is a "mood stabilizer" and my moods are going crazy. I cry for no reason, become totally unreasonable (both very suddenly no matter what I'm doing) and I feel terrible on it. I have also developed a rash that they cannot identify or treat.
1. How do I take myself safely off Lithium?
2. Does this sound like its working?
3. Has anyone else had this problem?
4. If so, how did you handle it?
5. Are there any new treatments out there?
2007-01-20 16:22:11 · 3 answers · asked by Chay 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
1.dont without doctors advice get a second opinion
2. not working well, symptoms being treated and not the root cause (depression caused by lack of love)
3, yes
4. have a wide network of support (people)
5. lots of love
2007-01-20 16:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight attain, dry epidermis and mouth, metallic taste in my mouth, yuck, yuck, yuck. Oh yea, and blood assessments once a week. I am suprised your doc prescribed L for you. That is lovely old university. Valporic Acid, Depakote, Kepra are the preferred meds.
2016-08-10 13:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I just want to warn you that you are going to get a lot of bs answers here....only listen to those who are psychologists, doctors, medical students, or psychology students. And people, if you are one of these, list this in your sources.
2007-01-20 16:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋