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Posted by Racer on December 4, 2008, at 19:07:55
My dear psychopharmacologist ordered some blood tests for me this week. Among other things, he included a test for albumin -- which is sometimes used to assess nutritional status. I became frightened at this, because I take Vyvanse and Provigil and Wellbutrin -- all of which can affect weight in some people.
Now, I do restrict, and I admit that. I don't restrict nearly as much as I did, and am not really all that thin right now. But I'm afraid that my blood will show poor nutritional status, and lead him to discontinue the meds I'm on.
He's in a tough place on this one, of course -- the meds might affect my weight, but they are also the best and most effective medications I've been on so far. I wish I could be easier for him, but you know what? I just don't want to gain weight right now.
I'm trying to get it all off my mind. And wondering what the results were...
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing? Or at least, does anyone have any words of succor for me?
Thanks!
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 14, 2008, at 20:13:35
In reply to Fear about recent tests..., posted by Racer on December 4, 2008, at 19:07:55
Posted by Racer on December 20, 2008, at 18:56:20
In reply to Did it turn out okay? (nm), posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 14, 2008, at 20:13:35
He ordered the tests because I'd had an electrolyte imbalance -- apparently a pretty significant one -- due to a medication he was trying me on. Obviously had to discontinue the medication, and was NOT a compliant patient this time, because he had recommended I go to the ER to get IV infusion of electrolyte solution, but the follow up test showed everything was back within normal range.
And the albumin test was also apparently within normal range, too -- which I suspected it would be, since it really only shows low protein consumption, and mine is fine -- so my worries were for nothing.
Well, not for nothing -- kept me from worrying about, oh, you know -- LIFE! (And school, and getting through finals, and getting gifts finished for Christmas, etc.)
Thanks for asking. How are you doing?
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 28, 2008, at 18:41:27
In reply to Yes, thanks for asking » Emily Elizabeth, posted by Racer on December 20, 2008, at 18:56:20
Glad it all worked out okay. I'm doing pretty well. I made it through Christmas with the fam, so that's a good thing. My meds are doing their job ((knock on wood)).
Wishing you all the best in 2009!!
Best,
EE
> He ordered the tests because I'd had an electrolyte imbalance -- apparently a pretty significant one -- due to a medication he was trying me on. Obviously had to discontinue the medication, and was NOT a compliant patient this time, because he had recommended I go to the ER to get IV infusion of electrolyte solution, but the follow up test showed everything was back within normal range.
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> And the albumin test was also apparently within normal range, too -- which I suspected it would be, since it really only shows low protein consumption, and mine is fine -- so my worries were for nothing.
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> Well, not for nothing -- kept me from worrying about, oh, you know -- LIFE! (And school, and getting through finals, and getting gifts finished for Christmas, etc.)
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> Thanks for asking. How are you doing?
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