Posted by Emme_V2 on May 27, 2013, at 9:09:35
In reply to Re: At a dead end- stop meds or switch., posted by Diana1981 on May 25, 2013, at 18:48:47
> I have not tried lithium. I am sensitive to medicine so my dr has not prescribe it to me. I have tried limictal, geodon, tiger tol and a few others. I think my dr hasn't upped the effexor because fear of more mania. I however took 70 mg today and no mood stabilizer and I had a decent day. Lethargic inthe am then a bit of manic for the rest of the day. I get this weird burning tonge like sensation in my mouth from the Trileptal that I had today, though I did not take any. What do I do tomorrow?
Hi Diana,I'm sorry you are going through such a difficult time. I too am sensitive to medications. It look literally years for me to find a combination that worked for more than a few months, but it happened. Things really can get batter. Have you and your doctor considered getting a consulting opinion?
Can you tell us which medications have been at least partially effective and tolerable for you?
It sounded from your original post that tiredness is a problem for you with a number of meds. I've found a tiny dose of a stimulant (Focalin) to be very helpful when meds make me logy. I don't know how that would factor in with bipolar - I am unipolar and don't need to worry about mania. But it does sound as if you and your doctor need some new input.
Have you and your doctor seen the research on NAC (N-acetylcysteine) for bipolar disorder? It apparently takes months to work but is supposed to be well tolerated.
Fish oil? Look up available information on Omega-Brite.
Has the burning tongue issue resolved?
Good luck.
emme
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