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Originally Posted by TRNRMOM
i am female, 66, bp2, and have been on lithium for more than 35 years. i have had some great drs. in the past who have told me that lithium definitely affects the thyroid (have been on thyroid meds for as long as i can remember) and also lithium has affected my parathyroids...had to have most of them removed w/just a small portion of the parathyroid remaining. have tried other mood stabilizers but for me, in spite of the health issues associated w/lithium, i will be on it til the day i die.
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I am sorry to hear this. I am not sure you can be on it till the day you die, as I wish you a happy long life. My understanding was that Lithium is not used after age 70 due to kidney issues people develop on Lithium in their old age. Please research it - I last checked in 2009 and my knowledge may not be up to date.