Wow, Jan...

It sounds like you have quite a predicament...have you tried Depakote as a mood stabilizer yet? I also know a doctoral candidate who is quite impressed with Topamax.

Unfortunately, with your rash and UC, that really knocks out lithium and Lamictal, as you point out.

I think that you have to really hit the "natural" methods of managing BP extra hard...regular sleep, excerise and a good diet.

I wish I had better ideas, but I wish you the best...it doesn't sound like fun AT ALL!

DJ