[sog210]

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know anything about lithium? I am new to the forum and think i may have had lithium neurotoxicity and feel like a handicapp. Any comments or advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Serena

I'm assuming you take lithium? If so, you doctor does regular lithium serum levels to be sure your blood levels are not in the toxic level. Generally, you'd really know if you were toxic: vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, etc. (no fun). That's why I wonder why you say you "think" you had it and that you feel like a handicap. I'm not sure what you mean or what you are experiencing?

[sog210]

Originally Posted by farmergirl

I'm assuming you take lithium? If so, you doctor does regular lithium serum levels to be sure your blood levels are not in the toxic level. Generally, you'd really know if you were toxic: vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, etc. (no fun). That's why I wonder why you say you "think" you had it and that you feel like a handicap. I'm not sure what you mean or what you are experiencing?

Hi, Yes i was on lithium and the toxic level varies for everyone except supper toxic levels which are the same for anyone. I had many of the toxic symptoms on high levels of this med in combination with perphenazine and zyprexa. Now i feel like a mental cripple. I have major memory loss and dizzines all the time. I think these meds may have damaged my brain. Have you ever heard of lithium toxicity before?? Does anyone know where i can get more support of info about this, or does anyone have experience with this?
Thanks,
sog.

[sog210]

I just wrote a really long response but dont know where it went?? Im not used to this site. Did i send it to you in a pm by mistake???

[sog210]

Originally Posted by farmergirl

I'm assuming you take lithium? If so, you doctor does regular lithium serum levels to be sure your blood levels are not in the toxic level. Generally, you'd really know if you were toxic: vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, etc. (no fun). That's why I wonder why you say you "think" you had it and that you feel like a handicap. I'm not sure what you mean or what you are experiencing?

Yeah I had all the effects you mentioned when I was taking high doses of li. What were your experiences on this med if you don't mind me asking.

[sunnyshine]

I had lithium toxicity and the first symptom I had was severe tremors.