![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 3 of 3. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by fires on January 13, 2008, at 23:09:20
I have BP hypomania and take Parnate, Lamictal, and Klonopin for sleep. I also take 0.125 mg of Mirapex for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
Since Thursday evening I've had acute spells where my mind gets stuck on one subject and just goes round and round on that subject or very specific idea. I'm not hypomanic during the episodes. No matter what I do I can't stop it and I literally feel like it's driving me "crazy". My ears ring until the spells stop. I experience extreme exhaustion during the spells, and it's worse when I close my eyes and/or when it's very quiet. (therefore "relaxing" is counterproductive)
Is there a name for this. Also, can it be caused by a vitamin deficiency. I eat a very restricted diet due to food intolerances.
A few meats (no fish), potatoes, corn, rice, and apples are the foundation of my diet. Lately I've been eating large amounts of corn chips and applesauce, to the exclusion of other foods.
Green vegetables aren't included except for some cabbage once in a while. Carrots maybe once a week. Nectarine, plums, and peaches are eaten when in season.
I take good amounts of Folic acid, Magnesium, and Calcium.
I'm not into alt med and won't use herbs.
Ideas? I need help ASAP.
Posted by stargazer2 on January 14, 2008, at 23:01:19
In reply to What's this?, posted by fires on January 13, 2008, at 23:09:20
Perseveration is what it is called. I don't know why it occurs yet I have experienced it. I believe it is a form of anxiety. Let you doctor know about it and see if any of your meds need tweaking.
Has your BP hypomania been well controlled with Lamictal and Parnate for a while?
Stargazer
Posted by fires on January 14, 2008, at 23:35:26
In reply to Re: What's this?, posted by stargazer2 on January 14, 2008, at 23:01:19
> Perseveration is what it is called. I don't know why it occurs yet I have experienced it. I believe it is a form of anxiety. Let you doctor know about it and see if any of your meds need tweaking.
>
> Has your BP hypomania been well controlled with Lamictal and Parnate for a while?
>
> StargazerI did it again (unintentionally) -- became dehydrated. It appears that it was a major contributing factor. I was probably mildly to moderately dehydrated for at least 2 1/2 days.
I've been on my current meds for quite some time, and I haven't been hypomanic enough to be convinced that it's hypomania. I definitely have some sort of "hypomania" but it seems like a hyperadrenergic state to me. I say hyperadrenergic because to me it implies that it can come and go many times a day.
My former doc made reference to "panic attacks without the panic", but not in reference to me.
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Health | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.