Posted by g_g_g_unit on June 27, 2016, at 0:11:52
In reply to Re: Update, posted by linkadge on June 26, 2016, at 6:51:05
> Lithium really isn't antidopaminergic as much as it is a dopamine system stabilizer.
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> I was resisting any form of bipolar diagnosis, but am quite pleased with how a low dose of lithium has improved my life. Lithium has been like a dimmer switch on a set of high intensity flood lights shining right at me.
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> Anyhow, you say your symptoms overlap with hypothyroidism. What have your top three symptoms been over the past 6 months?Hmm, it's tough to narrow it down to three, but I would say:
Akathisia
Constant hunger and hypoglycemia attacks (I never feel 'full').
Feeling off balance when I walk
Inability to tolerate any kind of physical exertion (I 'crash' and experience dizziness, heart racing etc.)This is all superimposed over my regular anxiety and depression.
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> I assume you have had your thyroid checked?Yes. My TSH is 3.3. I've read that may be high enough to cause symptoms. However, I couldn't tolerate thyroid replacement.
One doctor told me a virus (in the context of CFS) can knock out your thyroid, so I don't know if the problem is located elsewhere.
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> If there is any kind of bipolarity or cycling, then a mood stabilizer could bring relief.
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