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New With Both Fibromyalgia and Bi Polar Disorder
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New With Both Fibromyalgia and Bi Polar Disorder
by Magickangel152, Apr 30, 2005 12:00AM
Hello, My mane is Amy, I’m 24 years old and live in the Ventura, CA. I’ve recently diagnosed with Bi Polar . I’ve also been diagnosed as having Fibromyalgia Well throw the migraines in there for goof measure,. So my mail question is to see if I can somehow list a list of proscribed treatment, so my husband and I can try and help decide which would be best. I’m supposed to be starting on Lithium , which I ‘m fine with me, but there are a few family members who aren’t too sure. Any help of information would be greatly appreciated expressly that I’ll taking on two different disorders at once. Once again, Any infor/help you could possibly send my way would be greatly capacitated
Thank You For You Time, And have a great weekend,
_Amy D_
Thank You For You Time, And have a great weekend,
_Amy D_
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, May 02, 2005 12:00AM
There are a variety of treatments for the above 2 disorders. Its not clear whether the doctors who diagnosed those disorders in you, also spoke to you about treatment options?
For bipolar disorder, Lithium has been a mainstay of therapy over the years and has the best efficacy. However, there are side effects such as tremor, and if too much is taken, there are toxic side effects. Other alternatives include Valproic acid and lamotrigine.
There are no specific treatments for fibromyalgia, as the very nature of the syndrome is poorly understood. Symptomatic treatment depending on which symptom one has, combined with nonpharmacologic measures (such as biofeedback, physical therapy etc)
Some of the bipolar medications are also used to treat migraine (such as valproic acid), and this could be taken into consideration by your doctors
For bipolar disorder, Lithium has been a mainstay of therapy over the years and has the best efficacy. However, there are side effects such as tremor, and if too much is taken, there are toxic side effects. Other alternatives include Valproic acid and lamotrigine.
There are no specific treatments for fibromyalgia, as the very nature of the syndrome is poorly understood. Symptomatic treatment depending on which symptom one has, combined with nonpharmacologic measures (such as biofeedback, physical therapy etc)
Some of the bipolar medications are also used to treat migraine (such as valproic acid), and this could be taken into consideration by your doctors
i try to take msm with glucosamine..gelatin tabs,any lubricating supplement.....
the bipolor i am not sure about/.