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#341
We were away over the weekend. Traveled to pensacola beach to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. We ate and drank too much and I did not sleep and had restless legs. I think I am having side effects from the lithium: Swelling of my hands and ankles, diarrhea. I am supposed to drink a lot of water which I have not been doing that. Wonder if I drank more if that would help with the swelling?
sigh bizi who is very tired and onto my 3rd cup of coffee. __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#343
Congratulations on your anniversary, bizi!
Like bluebicycle said, you definitely need to drink a lot of water on lithium. Not being well-hydrated would be compounded by drinking, as it is dehydrating. Give your pdoc a call to figure out what's what so it doesn't potentially get worse, ok? __________________ ********* Mr. Robot Makes me sick to the heart, Oh I feel so tired. And the way the rain comes down hard, that's how I feel inside. --The Cure
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#344
Alcohol and lithium is a bad combo. As inter zone pointed out alcohol is dehydration, that leads to toxicity. The medicine is not bad the drinking of alcohol is bad. Don't give up on the meds til you give it a fair change.
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#345
I just had my lithium level drawn and it is fine.
I definitely need to drink more water. I called the pdocs office and reported the side effects. She did not comment about the side effects...only that she thinks I need treatment because I don't stop drinking. I had less than 2 beers tonight after work. Will try to stop after that. I really hope that I can sleep tonight. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#346
I slept well the past 2 nights, only drinking 2 beers. Hoping that I continue to sleep well...I see dr. orazio next week....not looking forward to that. She thinks I need to go into treatment for alcohol addiction.
sigh Just got back from dinner with my girl friend melissa. On Friday, She is leaving for a 100mile walk/pilgrimage thru portugal and spain....by her self! I told her she was very brave. I wear ear plugs at night now and they make my ears itch and my right ear is sore. This way I don't hear Jeff breath/snore. I pulled my back a few days ago....still hurts but I think it is a bit better today. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#347
I'm sorry about your back. That sounds painful and I hope it resolves soon.
I'm mostly a lurker in your thread, but I love your energy and attitude toward life. I replied because I am wondering if treatment for addiction would really be all that bad for you. You say you're only having two beers. It is good that you are able to reduce it, but why do you need those two? Two is so close to zero... I think treatment helps to address some of the thinking patterns that lead you to drink. Addressing some of the self limiting and validating beliefs is necessary if you truly want to quit. I think you have the strength needed to stop if you're willing. |
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#348
Good morning fern and thank you for your post.
I don't want to quit. I like my 2 beers they are sour ones. And I like stopping off at fat pats to have them after work. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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My bad! I knew you liked going there, but I mistakenly thought you were trying to quit.
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#350
I think 2 is the magic number.
My AA sponsor is letting me go.... Although we are going to a concert tomorrow night: woodstock 50th anniversary concert. Carol is 20 years my senior so this is her music. Should be fun. I will be sad to lose her support. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Why is your sponsor letting you go?
I'm glad you can still be friends with her. Have fun at the concert. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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#352
My insurance has a large deductible and my therapist costs $98 an hour. I really like her. Have not seen her in a long time.
I slept great again last night! Think I have finally figured out how to easily put the ear plugs in. weight down a pound 187.7. Getting my hair colored this morning then 3 clients this afternoon then concert. The reason Carol is releasing me as my sponsor is because I am actively drinking...and not trying to stop. So AA does not fit into my life. bizi ___________ __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#353
Carol said that she would continue to
meet together as friends....and not be my "sponsor" in AA since I am still drinking. We will see how it goes this tuesday at 8pm. Off to the party. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#354
I'm glad carol can be your friend.
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#355
We went out for dinner tonight at this restaurant called Drago's seafood.
This was our 23rd wedding anniversary. We started off with char broiled oysters which were weird. the parm mixture was mushy for some reason. not good. I started off with a cup of shrimp and corn bisque which was good(not great). Hubby had the surf and turf, filet...maybe 3oz and half a lobster. The filet was too small but hubby did not say anything....and he had a difficult time getting the meat out of the shell. He said some of it was chewy. My dish was shrimp and tasso and grits. It was very spicy and delicious. I had one beer with dinner. Explained our displeasure of the oysters to the server and then the manager and he took the item off our bill.We won't be going back anytime soon. Came home and had some chantilly cake that jeff picked up from whole foods with some fresh fruit. It was delicious! I am very full...I hope I can sleep tonight. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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#356
I'm sorry your anniversary dinner wasn't great. Hopefully you sleep well tonight.
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Happy anniversary! So sorry the restaurant wasn't good.Glad you got to spend time together.
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Belated Happy Anniversary, Bizi!!!
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Happy belated anniversary !
Sorry the restaurant turned out to be a dud. My husband and I have done that a few times. I’ve see Chantily cake before it looks delicious, one day I’ll get one. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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