My wife is bi-polar and has CP. the primary indicator of her CP is her myo-clonus. The medication she takes for her bi-polar increases her jerkiness to the point she has a hard time typing and drinking from a cup. Her psychiatrist has given her depakote for this. Other med are lithium, klonopin, effexor xr, and luvox. Over the weekend the Dr also decreased her lithium from 300 in the am and 450 HS to 150 am and 300 HS. My wife is still exhibiting signs of mania---not sleeping, not eating, running thoughts, hypersexuality, and anger. What should I do? What can i do with the myoclonus problem and her mania? Her Dr. is not really listening and there is only 4 other psychiatrists on my island --live one the big island of Hawaii.
2007-02-05 08:23:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Every person has a different response to medications, especially when they are on a mix of two or more med's.
I know that, for me, lithium caused severe tremors, especially in my hands. (I have been treated for Bipolar I for over 20 years)
The mix of medications that works for me now is Lamictal, Tegretol, and Seroquel. That doesn't mean that would be the right solution for your wife, though.
I also suffer from jerking and tremors now. I am in the early stages of Huntington's disease. There is some thought that biological disorders of the brain may actually be the cause of Bipolar disorder in people with these organic problems.
I'm sorry that there are so few doc's available for you to choose from. Perhaps the doc treating her for the CP might be able to help in this case.
My best wishes to you both.
2007-02-05 15:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by doug k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I AM NOT a Dr., but I have bi Polar and it was believed that I had ALS. Effexor almost killed me I was totally out of control I am on Lithium, prosac,& klonopin. luvox I have not been on, but I also have had problems with others. I am also Hypothyroid and when it gets out control (often) I am manic also. One more thing is she taking any cholestrol med this will contribute to the shaking. I was on depakote but was taken off.
4 psys try another anyway.
2007-02-05 08:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by lakelover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not check out the other doctors or maybe do inter-island travel and find out what is on Oahu in Honolulu or Waikiki.
2007-02-05 08:34:17 · answer #3 · answered by ambr95012 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out immediately why she is on BOTH depakote AND lithium most dr.s only put you on one not both together, could be the MAJOR reason for the jerkyness. i would get in contact with another dr. and see if you can see one of them to discuss their opinion on what meds she should be on and to discuss other options. if a dr. wont listen to the patient and family who are they there for? hope this helps
2016-05-24 19:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your Medication, get an antidepression Medicament this will stop the jerkyness..and help her to relax more ...ok.
2007-02-05 08:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋