Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Hi Bob*,
I've been reading a lot lately about alternatives for Lithium, Lamictal, Zyprexa, Wellbutrin, basically any medication that is known to treat bipolar disorder. The Deplin you gave me I finally tried and I think it may be helping - 7.5mg. I've also heard from other bipolar pregnant women that it very helpful, as well as increasing Omega 3 fish oils. Do you know anything about that?
I have been reading success stories of bipolar patients who were off of medication but decided to change their diet/lifestyle completely and took other means of vitamins and supplements instead of Lithium or Wellbutrin. In fact, many of the people also complained of the similar side effects I was suffering while on them - manic, cotton mouth, and some even had tumors showing up in their mammary glands.
I know that our appointment isn't until September, so I thought maybe you could research this a little further and see what you can come up with before our next appointment - which is, September 8th or 9th? Please remind me of the date. Also, as for a payment plan for you - we can discuss that at the September appointment if you'd like.
I'm excited to see what you have in mind because I really do not want to go on medications during pregnancy, but I do want to feel better. I have been feeling very depressed lately. I also joined two online support groups for Bipolar and Pregnant women which is also a great place to find out information and also to share what I'm feeling daily with women who understand.
Email me back at your convenience.
Tara
*name of doctor changed
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