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Old Mar 21, 2012, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by grendell View Post
Wondering if people have/are having any similar experiences with Lithium seeming to affect fine motor skills. I have noticed this mostly while playing guitar (something i genuinely love to do, have been doing for thirty years, etc, etc). Lately it just feels as though my hands have slowed right down, almost like having to think real hard to move someone else's finger or something.

Is this something others have noticed (or am I just getting old?). Also does anyone have any suggestions regarding what to do about it (I probably can't stop taking it). Does it pass?

Cheers

Yes, my doctor said that I will experience hand tremors due to the lithium, but it should go back to normal with a lesser dosage. Also your thoughts will be slower depending on what else you take as well, but again, will return to normal with a lighter dosage.
Thanks for this!
grendell