Posted by Ritch on April 15, 2003, at 10:26:13
In reply to Re: Just a few more questions for you » Ritch, posted by nmk on April 14, 2003, at 14:41:48
The only tests that I have ever been through with an endo were the basic thyroid ones. Trileptal could be causing the agitation, but so could all of your meds. I would pressure your pdoc for a diagnosis (the BP-thing). IF he will not volunteer one-see if you can force him to speculate about it at the least. Just my opinion here, but I think it is ludicrous to treat people with all sorts of meds based on suspicions without committing to a diagnosis and discussing ?why? they are being prescribed.
> Thank you both for the replies, you have been so helpful and I really appreciate your input. A few more questions for you....I see the endocrinologist on Wednesday and other than a complete thryoid profile, what other tests should I request?
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> Also, could the trileptal be the source of the anxiety/agitation? This is where my confusion comes in. Sounds like a silly question but if one is given a mood stabilizer but is not bipolar, what are the effects? If I do in fact have BPII, what is your take on my pdoc prescribing 50 mg of zoloft and 18 mg of Strattera. Couldn't it be that all of these AD's are the source of the anxiety (especially the Strattera)?
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> > I would pursue the thyroid situation until it has been completely unraveled and thoroughly investigated. Getting an endocrinologist is vital here. It does sound like bipolar mood cycling, BUT until you get all of the possible neuro-endocrine issues addressed or eliminated, you are not going to be able to tell for sure. It would be a hassle to take too many or the wrong meds due to an undiagnosed general medical condition.
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