Posted by AMY II on October 22, 1999, at 17:57:32
In reply to Re: Mixed states?questions?Neurontin?reply#2, posted by katie on October 18, 1999, at 11:27:26
> > Katie,
> > Thanks so much for the response!! The comments really were helpful.
> >
> > All this is new to me and I am wondering if what Annie and I are dealing with is really bipolar? both of us have recently been told we have mixed state bipolar because we continue to have unremitting depression along with agitation/anxiety etc. Both of us are wondering if this is some kind of new trend? I can't find a lot on the above in print. And there is not an awful lot on neurontin.
> >
> > How would you describe the difference in how lithium and neurontin affect you? I am now on 2400mg of neurontin. My system seems to just soak it up. Don't have side effects--some sedation on first day at 900mg and that's it. But after a day or two on an increased level, the effects seem to disappear and I need to increase again.
>
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> ************I guess bi-polar and manic depressive are interchangeable diagnosis. If your one, then your the other. I find it all very confusing. I guess I actually have schizoaffective disorder, which means I take another type of med along with the "manic" meds.
> Katie, what is schizoaffective disorder?
> I just started taking neurontin and am only on the bare minimum dose of 400mg. He will probably up it next Dr.'s visit. I notice I am a little more aware now compared to when a just took lithium. I don't have that hazy feeling anymore.
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> Neurontin and lowering the lithium has knocked out my side effects (from lith.) completly. So far I'm happy with the situation. I guess time will tell if my progress continues.
>
> Good luck to you and I hope you get a handle on your Doc's diagnosis. Don't be afraid to ask him pertinent questions that are bothering you. He/she may have "real" answers.
>
> bye------katie
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