Posted by floatingbridge on December 13, 2009, at 21:43:29
In reply to physical causes of depression/BP-- tests needed?, posted by inanimate peanut on December 13, 2009, at 11:54:06
> Hi,
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> I just got this from an answer to another thread from bleauberry but I know several people have mentioned it-- that there may be physical health problems that are missed that could be causing depression/bipolar and stopping the psych meds from completely solving the problem. I know Lyme Disease has been mentioned. How do you get tested for that? I know Vitamin D is an issue and I take a supplement for that. What other tests/issues should I make sure my doctors have looked at to make sure they're not causing my symptoms? I've had tons of trouble with my stomach throughout my life and have been diagnosed with IBS (in other words they don't know what's wrong with me). Is there a likely connection there and what does that mean for what I should do with my meds? I just want to make sure I look at this holistically.Hi Peanut,
Among other tests mentioned, like lymes, which is what a good friend of mine traces here BP II onset to, get a thyroid work-up and be sure to have thyroid anti-bodies checked too. Some others here are more knowledgeable about thyroid.
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