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I’ve been on Lithium since 2012. It’s a catch 22 for me. I gained a ton of weight and I get thirsty often. My kidneys are checked regularly. I am no longer able to take Ibuprofen because it is known to harm kidneys too. Now I can say Lithium does greatly reduce my mania. I once tapered off with pdoc supervision. It was terrible within three weeks I was full blown manic...had to be hospitalized. I was put on other meds to replace the Lithium. But they just could not work for me like Lithium did. I went back on it and things got under control. Good luck
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1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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