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Question about high Lithium levels? Please Answer!? Could a high lithium level cause tingling, numbness and burning in the feet and legs?

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what is a lithium level compared to.to tell if it is high or low? I think I've been misdiagnosed!

sjones replied: "I wonder why you're even on lithium, there's such a wide array of medicines, with less side effects on the market today. I couldn't tolerate lithium at all, i was itching profusely. Just look up lithium on a search and find out what the levels need to be, I believe over 2.0 you can get worsening side effects. Also, check out, I recently came across it and found it very helpful, I've had Bipolar type II for most of my 43 years of life, but was misdiagnosed as only having depression for the first 1/2 of my life and was put on the worst meds the SSRI's which made me even worse. hope this helps"

goldie replied: "I have the most severe form of Bipolar and have been on lithium consistently for the last 18+ years. The latest reading I've done says the therapeutic level is 0.6 to 1.0. There are so many factors that can affect what your level is at any one time: illness, increased activity, heat, pregnancy, among others. It's a very narrow range so you need to have your blood tested regularly--and ask the doctor for the reading after each test--and keep track of it yourself. Lithium does have side effects that aren't pleasant, but if you're aware of them you can prevent a major toxic reaction by alerting your doctor and stopping the med. A lot of people say it doesn't work, but give it a chance. You may need to work with your doctor to find the appropriate dosage. It's not an overnight cure-all. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain and subject to every variable. You need to read as much about the subject as you can. Maybe a support group would help. Have you checked out the possibility you may have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? There are many similarities. You need to have candid talks with your therapist."

Too Much Lithium? I have been taking Lithium for some time and I remember my Dr. telling me when i first started taking it that if I have an increase in urinating to let her know.Or had dry mouth. I went to the Dr( my primary physician) and he said I had blood in my urine and tested me for a UTI and it came back negative.My question is can a very high Lithium level cause you to urinate more than often. As a matter of fact I have lost total control.I can't even go anywhere. I see my psyciatrist again in 4 days. Just wondered if anyone else has ever had this problem.

sweetiefreck replied: "I've never heard of this. Did you take more than the amount you should have? Lithium is a salt, are you really thirsty, so you are drinking a lot, so urinating a lot maybe?"

whats wrong why high level? problem i take lithium for bi-polar i do very well usualy blood pressure pills thyriod pills havent had any problems till now i did landed in the hospital for some reason my lithuim went high woke up at night nausiated wanting to either throw up or bathroom and hot passing out after a hour i called for my mom she got me to the hospital been having tummy problems taking prilosec hospital doctor told me to take two pills called doctor he cut my lithuim level only taking 1 pill a day 450 mg # ww277 still getting sick I am gooing thru menopause i am not taking any asprin ibufren any suggestions ?? erica

sokokl replied: "You could be having something like a virus going on (an example only), or even another kind of hormone imbalance. I would recommend getting back in touch with your primary care physician to let them know what's going on so that they can evaluate the situation further."

Did the Romans Take Drugs for Emotional Issues? I know Romans bathed in baths whose waters have been analyzed in modern day, and some have been found to contain high levels of Lithium which is of course used today to treat manic depression. Are there any other instances of Romans using drugs to ease emotional problems?

John T replied: "One thing that is very significant about anxiety, for example, is that our ancestors tended not to experience it as much as we do. There is a strong sentiment among researchers that the reason for this is largely habitual--that we tend to get less exercise and eat much differently than cultures long ago. Also, we tend to get more sendentary as we age, a problem that most people thousands of years ago did not have because they did not live anywhere near as long as we do today. I am not sure if I am answering your question, but at first blush, my thought is that emotional issues tended to be less because people led a lifestyle that was much more physical, which tends to ward off some of the mental challenges we suffer from today."

Annette replied: "They did, although I'm sure they weren't as sophisticated as we are about it today. There are many instances, for instance, of alcoholism in Ancient Rome. Just like many returning soldiers today have PTSD and turn to alcohol, Roman soldiers also experienced this problem. It's not exactly, well, curing it, obviously, but they did do it. Romans also took opium (so did the Ancient Egyptians, for instance, Amenhotep III took high levels of opium late in his life because of the pain of bad teeth). I'm interested to see more answers about this because that's all I know. Also, in response to the other answer, I'm sure that that the Romans were stressed out just like the rest of us. 35% of the Roman population were slaves by the time of Augustus. Being a farm slave in a chain gang is pretty much one of the most distressing and stressful thing I can think of. Diseases, plague, and poverty were rampant as well."

What medical conditions could mimic Lithium toxicity symptoms? I already take lithium and welbutrin and have for several months without ill effect or high blood levels, went to ER for symptoms similar to Lithium Toxicity (both myself and doc nearly convinced that is what must be happening) only to come back at a measly 0.8. They threw in a CT of my head for fun, which came back normal. The end answer was something along the lines of "we think it will probably go away". So comforting. Blurred Vision Nausia momentary vertigo stationary s appear moving briefly some headache not severe increased thirst last few days moments of difficulty organizing thoughts to speak So just curious--ideas?

heartlessrn replied: "Sounds like acute multiple sclerosis or acute migraine, many neurological problems cause these signs and symptoms"

A lithium chloride solution is sprayed into a Bunsen burner flame and a brilliant crimsom color is produced... This color is emitted when... a) Electrons spin faster in higher energy levels. b) Electrons are lost by the lithium. c) Electrons are raised to higher energy levels by the heat of the flame. d) Electrons drop back to lower energy levels.

Flying Dragon replied: "Answer is D; the lithium electrons emit light when they drop back to lower levels after excitation."

bob w replied: "they absorb the energy and then when they run out of energy they have to drop back down. the energy drop back down is equal to the wavelength of crimson in the visible spectrum. "d""

does anyone know the effect lithium might have on your ALT and AST levels? I was on lithium for about 4 days before I quit it. My ALT AND AST ahd alkaline phosphate went sky high - could lithium do this?

still_hidden replied: "ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphate are all liver function panels. Lithium is 95% excreted in urine which involves kidney function. I wouldn't think liver function would be affected by this drug. (just in case your doctor didn't tell you)Effectiveness of lithium therapy usually is not known until 1-2 weeks of therapy (it takes that long to build a therapeutic level in the blood) It also has to be monitored to keep it within these levels. I hope you are in contact with your physician about the decision to quit lithium. In the weighing of problems vs potential benefits lithium therapy can be very beneficial for some. Best wishes to you!"

Caffeine lowers lithium levels right, so without caffeine serotonin should be increased? low serotonin increased appetite high serotonin decreased appetite mood and sleep should be better without caffeine does lithium and caffeine together cause the weight gain do the lithium monographs tell you how to lose weight with lithium by telling you to drink lots of water and getting off caffeine caffeine forces lithium serotonin levels to be low

the_only_solorose replied: "you have it backwards, caffiene causes the re-uptake of lithium, so much so that you can become toxic with lithium if you drink coffee."

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