Rabbit37 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I woke with a stomach virus, ugh. It took me til noon to even be able to hold down a sip. I'm taking tiny sips of ice water, but very little. I feel dehydrated, and I've only peed once today.Assuming I can even take my meds tonight, should I skip the lithium, or would tonight make a difference? I'm on 600mg, and my blood level is pretty consistent at .8Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Taking the lithium or not is something I would ask your DR about. I would definitely keep hydrated though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit37 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 As it turned out, the point was moot. I couldn't have even kept it down. Better today, I'm constantly drinking water, still feel dehydrated tho so I might call pdoc about tonight's dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I think that is a good idea, to call pdoc about tonight's dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit37 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks, I did, and he said to skip the dose, "input is not equalling output" right now. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Still guzzling water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Are you drinking Gatorade or some other electrolyte replacing fluid? If you're still sick from Monday, you should be. I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderk Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Pedialyte. Gatorade and other sports drinks are mostly sugar. With dehydration, restoration of electrolytes is really important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit37 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I don't care for Gatorade that much, but I'll try pedialyte. I think things are looking better this morning. Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekything Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 General advice from doctor's is NOT to try and artificially change your electrolytes if you're taking lithium. Hence the warning of keeping salt in your diet the same (doesn't matter if it's high or low -- just keep it eating the same amount). Consistency is key.You likely won't even feel the effects of missing a single dose, but definitely call your doctor to discuss, or go to your hospital if they're well-equipped to discuss these matters.Hope you're okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ^^That (eating) is hard to do when you can't keep anything down, including meds and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit37 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yes, I was worried about the salt, so when I *could* keep something, it was saltines.I think I'm okay now, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekything Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yes, I was worried about the salt, so when I *could* keep something, it was saltines.I think I'm okay now, thanks. Glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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