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Dec 16, 2015, 01:33 AM
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I'm feeling both depressed and physically hurting. My neck is very sore and stiff because my lymph nodes are swollen on the left side, and it seems to be spreading to the other side now too. I've had a throbbing headache all day and I feel slightly feverish, but took my temperature and it's normal. This couldn't possibly be related to my meds, could it? It happened out of nowhere, yesterday. Either way I'd really like to be able to sleep comfortably and be able to turn my neck normally again so I'm seeing my regular doctor tomorrow.
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Do at least one thing you enjoy each day.   Dx: BPD, OCD, GAD, and PTSD traits Rx: Lamictal 200mg and 0.5mg Ativan as needed "Now I can see all the colors that you see." |
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Dec 16, 2015, 07:20 AM
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I wouldn't know if that could be caused by your meds or not. It's good you are seeing your doctor. I had my lymph nodes in my neck swell like that before, and my bloodwork showed I was maybe just fighting a virus.
Sorry you are feeling depressed. I'm right there with you. Hope it doesn't last long. Keep checking in and letting us know how you are doing. (((((Hugs))))) |
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Dec 16, 2015, 10:49 AM
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Sorry to hear you're hurting. Your doc should be able to give you a good idea of what's going on. Sending you healing energy.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well. "Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] |
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Dec 16, 2015, 12:02 PM
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I think I might have a virus because I got far worse as the night progressed. Now I can't turn my head at all really. Gonna see the doctor soon
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Dec 16, 2015, 04:34 PM
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Blegh...just came home from the doctor. She said my tonsils are very inflamed and that it could be strep or tonsillitis. She prescribed me antibiotics. At least she said I can still take ibuprofen and other pain killers while on Lithium and Lamictal. I honestly had no idea if they'd react badly together or not.
This is just awful to deal with when I'm already feeling depressed
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Do at least one thing you enjoy each day. Dx: BPD, OCD, GAD, and PTSD traits Rx: Lamictal 200mg and 0.5mg Ativan as needed "Now I can see all the colors that you see." |
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Dec 16, 2015, 05:37 PM
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Be careful taking NSAIDS and Lithium. I'd stick to tylenol. Here's what I found about NSAIDS (ibuprofen) and Lithium. Also I remember my pdoc telling me not to take an NSAID with lithium when I took it.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) - Interactions - NHS Choices |
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Dec 16, 2015, 05:45 PM
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Sorry you are hurting. I hope you feel better soon
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Dec 16, 2015, 06:36 PM
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Dec 16, 2015, 06:50 PM
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Antibiotics are fine.
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Dec 16, 2015, 06:58 PM
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I take anti-inflammatorys with Lithium and have had no problems. Both my pdoc and pain doctor (for Fibromyalgia) know I am on both and have never mentioned it could be an issue.
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Dec 16, 2015, 08:18 PM
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Sorry to hear that you're hurting. Hope you feel better soon.
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Dec 16, 2015, 08:22 PM
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Do at least one thing you enjoy each day. Dx: BPD, OCD, GAD, and PTSD traits Rx: Lamictal 200mg and 0.5mg Ativan as needed "Now I can see all the colors that you see." |
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Dec 16, 2015, 10:26 PM
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Hope you feel better soon, sweet kitten!
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 750mg Lithium 50mg Seroquel titrating up It is a blessing & a curse to feel things so intensely. |
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Dec 17, 2015, 12:56 PM
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Are you feeling any better?
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
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Dec 17, 2015, 02:12 PM
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My neck hurts the same but my headache is finally gone I think. My mood is being so random right now. My boyfriend said that by the end of the day, I no longer seemed depressed and seemed even borderline hypomanic? I never switch this quickly. Maybe my meds are trying to work and my mood is going haywire as a result?
 and not sure how I feel right now because I just woke up.
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Do at least one thing you enjoy each day. Dx: BPD, OCD, GAD, and PTSD traits Rx: Lamictal 200mg and 0.5mg Ativan as needed "Now I can see all the colors that you see." |
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Dec 17, 2015, 06:02 PM
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When I was first on lithium I was still diagnosed as MDD and bipolar hadn't really come up at all. I went on lithium because it was effective at reducing suicide risk and boosting ADs. But almost immediately it made it very clear that I was bipolar because suddenly the cycling was much more obvious than it had been. Dose adjustments and getting off SSRIs and onto mood stabilizers helped. But lithium really was the first thing that made everyone certain that I had bipolar. I think my friend who is a psychologist suspected it but otherwise it was a bit of a surprise to everyone but then it became very obvious that it was accurate once people thought about it. So maybe you've got something like that going on?
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Dec 17, 2015, 06:58 PM
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Oh interesting. I wasn't even aware lithium could be used for MDD. I was only prescribed an AD when I was diagnosed with it. My pdoc knows I'm bipolar but won't write it down on paper to make it official yet because she wants to get to know me better first which I think is a good decision, even though I'm certain by now that I'm bipolar. I feel like I should mention to her that my old pdoc tried diagnosing me with bipolar even 4 years ago but I was too stubborn to accept my diagnosis and left the clinic. I just hope these crazy mood swings stop soon and that it evens out. Maybe they're happening more frequently because I'm a rapid cycler as it is?
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Do at least one thing you enjoy each day. Dx: BPD, OCD, GAD, and PTSD traits Rx: Lamictal 200mg and 0.5mg Ativan as needed "Now I can see all the colors that you see." |
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