Becks Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 3 weeks ago, pdoc started me on 300mg of Lithium with a titration schedule of 600mg 2 weeks ago and then 900mg last week. Since Monday I've been having some issues. I can't remember Monday at all. DH and I went to the grocery store and I needed to check with him if we had actually gone and what did we buy. Tuesday is a blank as well and I can only remember bits and pieces of yesterday. When my family talks, I have to pay close attention and concentrate really hard or else it just sounds like babble to me. Even when I do understand them, I have to work hard to come up with an coherant answer for them. Noise is horrible for me, no matter how loud or how soft, it rings in my head and aggrevates me. It's not without great effort that I'm even writing this. I called pdoc and he suggested I go off the Lith completely (cold turkey) and then come in to see him next Wednesday. I'm not comfortable just quitting it and I'm not completely certain all of this is from the Lith. I had forgotten to mention to him when I spoke with him about the paranoia/fear feeling I've been having as well. Has anyone had this happen to them on the Lith and if so, did it go away? Also, if I do what pdoc suggests and quit the Lith cold turkey, will I be okay because of the Seroquel?? Thanks anyone who can offer any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well......I tried not taking it last night and within an hour after taking my Serq. I got restless legs, so I caved and took my Lith and the restless leg went away I don't know if there's any connection or not. I'm considering calling pdoc's office today and asking if I can try splitting the dose up, something like 300mg in the AM and 600mg in the evening. 3 weeks just doesn't seem like a fair enough trial before making me come off of it. Oh! And when I call, I will mention the paranoia//fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedoubt Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I had a similar problem w/ not remembering things and not being able to keep track of what was going on. It has gotten better, but it took a few months from reaching the 900 my of lith. that I am on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 What's going on in your life, is it chaotic or stressful? It sounds like the forgetfulness and odd feeling could be a dissociation thing, which might not be linked to the Lith but more to what is going on for you right now. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 dedoubt~ I really want to give the Lith a fair chance. Everything I've read is it's one of the bestest for Bipolar. I figure if this is something that will get better over time, then I'm willing to put up with it and Hubs is more than willing to check in with me often when he does finally return to work (Monday). Titania ~ I did just give birth to our 7th baby. The adjustment period has been terribly stressful, I wasn't thrilled about being pregnant again and dreaded the entire 9 months what the aftermath was going to be like for me. Now that I'm in it (the aftermath), I'm a nervous wreck waiting for everything to blow up like it had after Baby #6 was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I think splitting doses, maybe titrating more slowly, or doing something else, might help. If you want to give lithium a real chance. Going off it cold turkey won't hurt you, in any way, but if you really want to give it a fair trial my advice would be to titrate MUCH more slowly, and see what happens. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Titania ~ I did just give birth to our 7th baby. The adjustment period has been terribly stressful, I wasn't thrilled about being pregnant again and dreaded the entire 9 months what the aftermath was going to be like for me. Now that I'm in it (the aftermath), I'm a nervous wreck waiting for everything to blow up like it had after Baby #6 was born. You are Bipolar 1 and you just gave birth to your 7th baby??? wow goodness so there is a big hormonal component to how you feel right now I hope you find treatment to help stabilize your mind, mood, your hormones does your Pdoc talk with your OB Gyn?? probably not, huh I hope you have family to help you. It would be intense, indeed, to have a 7th baby without the complication of Bipolar 1 I just realized you have a blog, I will start reading your blog posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Anna ~ Thanks so much for your input. I did split my dose up, 300mg in the AM and 600mg before bed and I don't have that weird feeling any longer. As long as it stays away, I think it's safe to say it was just too much at one time for me. At least I really hope so! I've heard such great things about Lith and my kids and hubs deserve a stable Momma/Wife. bpladybug~ No, my pdoc and OB have never spoken to one another. Everything has either come through fax or through me and my Hubs. My pdoc has tried on many occassions throughout my pregnancy to call and speak with my OB and my OB never returned his calls. Nice huh? My pdoc does include my Hubs in every appointment I have with him though and if Hubs is in the car with the kids, he goes into the parking lot to talk to him. At first, this really bothered me, almost like pdoc didn't trust me, but now I know it's because pdoc wants Hubs to be informed and vice versa. Unfortunately, I don't have any family that lives close. The only family I did have around here evicted us 3 weeks before Baby M was born, so that bridge is burned. My Dad and brother both live on the West Coast, about 2000 miles away from me. My Hubs is a lot of help though. As soon as he knew I was having issues, he took a week off of work to be here with me and he'd take more if I wanted/needed him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Geez. Not really on topic, but I'm sorry about your shitty problems with family. With 7 kids, a newborn, and an MI, you have a lot on your plate. I'm glad dividing doses is helping..... lith may really do the trick for you, hopefully. I'm glad hubby is so supportive. My favorite ever pdoc did so much "training" of my husband, it was great. It really helped him, so I'm glad you realize that pdoc is trying to educate hubby/keep him in the loop, not that he does not trust you. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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