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Originally Posted by Sunflower123
My med provider took me off lithium because my kidney function is deteriorating. Scary concept for a few reasons. SI for starters. I need my kidneys also. She also told me the office is closing down at Christmas. I’ve been going there for 23 years and they’ve kept me alive for a long time. I’m already looking for a replacement in another town. I’ve called around here. No one is taking new patients and this is a large city.
I’ve lost all motivation and have a long to do list. It’s disheartening and defeating. My therapist and I are working on it. I haven’t made progress yet. I’ve just kind of given up on life. I do have a strong drive to attend my daughter’s wedding in April though.
It rained pretty heavy here today so things are cooled down. That’s nice. I hope everyone else is staying cool.
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Sunflower123, it's good that you and your doc saw the kidney damage now versus later and removed the Lithium to halt further damage. I was taken off Lithium for the same reason about 8 or 10 years ago. In my case, the damage has not really worsened much these past years. I know I must try to avoid diabetes, since that can worsen them. I'm pre-diabetic, though, so teeter on the edge. I try to drink lots of water, which I've been advised to do. I was also advised by a nephrologist to limit "dark sodas", like cola or root beer and not go overboard with red meat consumption. These are not hard for me.
At least you have until Christmas to find the med provider. I used to struggle finding therapists in the US. Just keep searching. One will be found.
Congrats on your daughter's engagement. How lovely.