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Posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:09:12
I was on a low dose of lithium for about 7 months, and didn't realize that I gained a ton of weight from it or that it probably negatively impacted my depression.
Two months ago I developed bad edema and cellulitis, so w/ the support of my pdoc at the time, went off of lithium. Since then, even though I no longer take it, I've had numerous health issues (bladder, stomach, gastritis) and my mental health has been pretty bad too.
Has anyone else suffered side effects/problems after stopping lithium? Even months later?
Thanks,
b
Posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:10:09
In reply to Lithium + long-term side, posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:09:12
Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2013, at 12:31:23
In reply to Lithium + long-term side, posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:09:12
Bryn good to see you back. Phillipa
Posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 13:00:18
In reply to Re: Lithium + long-term side » brynb, posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2013, at 12:31:23
Thanks, Philippa :). I'm still away & the sun is doing wonders. While the immobilizing depression has lifted, I'm still stuck w/ melancholia & irritability. And can you believe I'm still physically ill??
How are you? I heard it's warming up a little bit.
Hope you're well!
B
Posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 18:12:02
In reply to Lithium + long-term side, posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:09:12
Posted by schleprock on January 27, 2013, at 18:39:55
In reply to Lithium + long-term side, posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 10:09:12
> I was on a low dose of lithium for about 7 months, and didn't realize that I gained a ton of weight from it or that it probably negatively impacted my depression.
>
> Two months ago I developed bad edema and cellulitis, so w/ the support of my pdoc at the time, went off of lithium. Since then, even though I no longer take it, I've had numerous health issues (bladder, stomach, gastritis) and my mental health has been pretty bad too.
>
> Has anyone else suffered side effects/problems after stopping lithium? Even months later?
>
> Thanks,
> bI wish bad edema and cellulitis was all I developed from Lithium. Consider yourself lucky.
Posted by brynb on January 29, 2013, at 10:56:18
In reply to Re: Lithium + long-term side, posted by schleprock on January 27, 2013, at 18:39:55
Can you elaborate, Schleprock? I'm having a bunch of new physical issues and I don't know what to attribute them to...
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