I increased my lithium dose after a careful discussion with my doctor last week. We only raised it by a tiny, tiny amount, but 3 days into it I had symptoms of toxicity again. Thankfully I caught it and asked if that was it or if I had flu and was freaking out. It was determined to be lithium, and now I'm letting it get out of my body by taking a low dose for a few days. I really, really could have skipped that and been happy. I guess I needed a reminder of how little what I want regarding lithium matters, but I was pretty sure i had it figured out.
I want to understand why having lithium toxicity 6 months ago makes me more susceptible now, even at a dose that is about half of what I used to take. I just don't get it.
Lithium is such a friend, such a lifesaver, and it scares my socks off....
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment