Hi Sierra,
Here in Ireland The UK Electronic Medical Compendium recommends 0.4–0.8 mmol/l plasma lithium level in adults for prophylaxis of recurrent affective bipolar manic-depressive illness. My Gp is aiming for 0.4. the 0.23 is from my very first blood test after only 1 week on it.
Having had a chat with DH we have decided that he will come with me to my next appointment and insist that I need the full evaluation. He has no doubt in his mind that what he has witnessed are manic episodes and he feels if he comes with me for support the GP will comply.
I really appreciate your concerns and believe me I am doing everything I can to get where I need to me
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Originally Posted by 1914sierra
If at all possible (I realize you are in a different country and medical care protocols are different), please try to get to a psychiatrist. A GP really shouldn't be messing with lithium, and it doesn't sound like he really knows that much about BP. .23 is a very low lithium level. Therapeudic range is generally .80-1.2.
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