Posted by kerry B on July 7, 2000, at 18:43:40
In reply to Re: Kerry's Question about Water Intake » noa, posted by danf on July 7, 2000, at 10:32:14
> Kerry & noa,
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> good day to you guys.
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> noa, how are you today ? Up , I hope . banish those blues !
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> Kerry, I must say your recent posts sound so much better. Happy for you.
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> some things about Lithium.
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> The most important thing about li & water is to be consistant. Li works in a different way than all other meds. It is physically diluted in the body. It changes membrane potentials of nerves & of all cells.
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> for it to work the concentration must be in a certain range. The ratios of Li to others lytes like Mg, Na, K, Ca, etc are important in the membrane effect.
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> Our bodies have a control mechanism for the other 'normal' lytes to keep them in a functional range. Li is not a 'normal' lyte so the body does not know how to control its concentration. It is 'confused' by the body with Na & K to a minor extent.
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> dehydration will increase side effects & toxicity without any benefits.
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> A very high water intake can wash out Li + other electrolytes like sodium.
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> This is a simplified explan but other details don't help much in the practical arena.
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> Once a stable dose is found, it is best to have all lyte intake & water intake remain about the same. However our bodies do a good job of keeping things status quo, so in practice, it is not as important for most people as I have made it sound.
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> in practice a liter is about a quart. 3 quarts or liters a day is reasonable.
Hi dan & noa,
I might employ the both of you as my health team worker and my doctor. The two of you seem to know so much more than anyone I've come across out here in Oz (not forgetting Cam and the rest!)
I am starting to feel a little better but I am very slowed down (still have the anger and irritability & still can't concentrate to well) but the anger is to a lesser degree and the suicidal thoughts have gone!! Compared to my first posts I guess I do sound better.
I seem to have a bit of a tremor. Is this from the zyprexa/lithium combo?
Well the water intake I am having seems to be ok which is good. Don't know what I would do without water!
Thanks again guys, you are so very helpful. I have learnt alot from you, hope I haven't been a burden on you though!!! I always feel guilty of that!!!!!!!
Better go and face the bedlam of breakfast time, I reckon I should open a cafe considering all the different things I have to get for everyone!!!!!Kerry!
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