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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Hi! I'd had a complete physical just last week. I see my primary care at least every 3 months for ongoing follow-up for pain, check-up, etc. All labs and exams are fine, including an EKG.
Is it possible it's a mood change?
I had not been able to tolerate that high level of gabapentin before and I was suddenly able to do so over the past 2-3 months. Now I have shifted back to being totally unable to tolerate even the smallest dose. I was also on a higher dose of Lamictal and we'd cut the dose by 100 mg. and I now feel a bit overly sedated on it, as well.
Right now, I cannot imagine taking the dosages I had been taking when feeling more agitated. No way.
Thanks for your response, tecomsin.
WC |
I think mood and metabolism, and things like digestion and experiences of pain are often connected to the bipolar states. The disease has facets in different directions, so to speak and they change over time just like mood does.
So yes it could definitely be mood related. I think that is partly what makes bipolar so hard to treat. It's almost like a puzzle to figure out the best combination of medicines at any point in time.
I hope you find relief.