Posted by SLS on July 3, 2009, at 15:48:18
In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by ricker on July 3, 2009, at 12:41:08
Hi Rick.
> Yes, I did find my moods lifting and more stable on a dose of 300mgs!
Wow. Did you split it to 150mg b.i.d.?
> I wish I could have stayed on it but I experienced akathisia like symptoms when performing tasks that required attention to detail?
Hmmm. That's different, but it might make sense if one looks at lithium as being pro-serotonergic, which it seems to be. In fact, there are cases of serotonin-syndrome associated with the use of SRI drugs combined with lithium.
> That's the only way I can think to describe it but yes, other than that, it did help at 300mgs.
Frustrating. How are you feeling now? What else are you currently taking?
> Sorry to hear of your current struggle. Perhaps the lithium trial will yield positive results for you this time...your current cocktail may be different than that of your previous lithium trial?
:-)
You are brilliant!
Wouldn't that be a kick in the butt if, after having tried countless exotic treatments, it turns out that lithium ended up being the last key necessary to unlock the cage door?
Life can be so enigmatic sometimes.
> All the best
Right back at ya'...
- Scott
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