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Posted by Sac on September 29, 2015, at 5:15:31
Hi,
I recently had an ultrasound done because I was experiencing unusual back pain especially on the left side. They said my left kidney is significantly smaller than the right kidney and referred me to a urologist. My blood work looks normal though. My concern is that I take Lithium (450 mgs/day) It is a low dose and I have been on it for over 10 years along with Prozac. My pdoc has expressed some concern about this but we do not have a plan yet to stop the Lithium. Do I need to stop Lithium if I am showing signs of kidney problems? What are the most effective alternatives to Lithium?? The lithium has been successful as a mild mood stabilizer and prevents depressive relapses for me although I have not been diagnosed with bipolar. Mostly my issue is mood cycling and major depressive relapses if I am not on a mood stabilizer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by Lamdage22 on September 29, 2015, at 7:59:20
In reply to Atrophic kidneydo I need to stop Lithium?, posted by Sac on September 29, 2015, at 5:15:31
Well i would see what the urologist says.
Posted by linkadge on September 29, 2015, at 14:54:46
In reply to Re: Atrophic kidneydo I need to stop Lithium?, posted by Lamdage22 on September 29, 2015, at 7:59:20
Have you had a kidney function test?
Linkadge
Posted by phidippus on October 13, 2015, at 23:34:56
In reply to Atrophic kidneydo I need to stop Lithium?, posted by Sac on September 29, 2015, at 5:15:31
>Do I need to stop Lithium if I am showing signs of kidney problems? What are the most effective alternatives to Lithium??
It depends on the kind of kidney problems you have. An internist would be better able to tell you.
There are a few mood stabilizers: Drpakote, tegretol, trileptal, lamictal. Lamictal works the best for depression.
Eric
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