Posted by Mark H. on March 17, 2000, at 0:26:21
In reply to Info on Lithium... a pdoc I'm seeing, posted by Janice on March 16, 2000, at 23:56:15
Hi Janice,
Lithium is dangerous by any standard, since the therapeutic range is so narrowly close to the toxic range, and it's particularly hard on the kidneys. If your water intake additionally always contains caffeine, it makes it doubly hard on your poor kidneys. Why risk serious damage?
How about keeping a soft bottle of water near you all day, so you can suck down a fresh pint a couple of times an hour? Start a new habit of water-drinking. Have you figured out why you're taking in so much caffeine? I'd be a complete wreck!
Lithium management is tough -- but I'd sure like you to last a long, long time! Please take loving care of yourself.
poster:Mark H.
thread:27277
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000312/msgs/27282.html