Posted by HappyGirl on November 25, 2004, at 8:23:28
In reply to Rapid Cycle Bi Polar, posted by Newbfhcards on November 24, 2004, at 15:43:03
Hi:
I wonder why your pdoc. did NOT give/label for the mental problem about which you've concerned. Most of the pdocs. do LABEL/give the diagnose after first/second visit, at least few more visits i.e., major depression or Bipolar Disorder, one of which seems to fit to your descrpition. Otherwise, there must have some problems to rx the right med./med. combo. for your mental problem.In my personal opinion, if you're REALLY sufferring from 'rapid cycler,' you need meds., such as Depakote(first line med. for rapid cycler) or AP, such as Zyprexa, Geodon and Risperdal, due to the nature of this form of Bp illness. Rapdic cyler is also regarded as one of 'manic/hypo-manic' symptoms that is often hard to get tx appropriately.
In my suggestion, if your current pdoc. does NOT offer the name/label for your mental illness, then you might need to find another pdoc. who is capable to diagnose your mental illness properly along with appropriate medication for your mental problem. Bipolar and Shizo. are both complex mental illnesses. Then, you may need some 'good' homework to find a right pdoc.
In regard to your 'last' question as to 'Blood work,' it does NOT need unless you're going to take meds., Depakote or Lithium.
H.G.
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