Posted by Chloe on December 29, 2002, at 12:01:26
In reply to Re: ECT and headaches » Chloe, posted by Ritch on December 29, 2002, at 10:26:19
> Hi, it sounds like the type of headache that you get when you have the flu and you are dehydrated and hypotensive. I wonder if withholding the lithium the day of the ECT causes a "blip" in the Li levels that temporarily tinkers with your electrolytes and produces the effect? Maybe you just need to hydrate a little more afterwards with some Gatorade or something. If they are just two days out of the month that isn't too bad. Interesting that you say not depressed, just tired! That sums up most of my problems. I shouldn't whine too much, I've probably been more stable these last two depressive spells than I ever have. I'm really glad you are feeling better! ---Mitch
Hi Mitch,
...Interestingly, I do think holding the Li does have some effect on me. I tend to be very short fused the morning after I held the Li. I.e., I have no patience for any delays or unexpected phenomenons happening before my appointment. And of course they're usually are! But I think there is some *bad* reaction between Li and electricity...
I have started really hydrating more after the treatments. I want to wash out all those meds they give me to put me to sleep as well. The anesthesiologist seems to have a shirt pocket full of drawn up syringes that I know he is going to squeeze into my IV. I clearly have to talk to the MD more about the meds and headaches. But as you said 2 days out of a months isn't too bad.
I am so glad you are having some more tolerable, stable times too. I find it so strange to feel sluggish and tired, but not dismal! And if it does turn dismal, I always have hope it's not going to last. And it never does. I always thought my bad moods were permanent! Fortunately or unfortunately...NO mood is permanent with me. I have had to get better at dealing with constant change. Or better at waiting til the next mood arrives.
Thanks for the tip, Mitch
Chloe
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