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Unhappy Aug 19, 2019 at 07:51 AM
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We were away over the weekend. Traveled to pensacola beach to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. We ate and drank too much and I did not sleep and had restless legs. I think I am having side effects from the lithium: Swelling of my hands and ankles, diarrhea. I am supposed to drink a lot of water which I have not been doing that. Wonder if I drank more if that would help with the swelling?
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We were away over the weekend. Traveled to pensacola beach to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. We ate and drank too much and I did not sleep and had restless legs. I think I am having side effects from the lithium: Swelling of my hands and ankles, diarrhea. I am supposed to drink a lot of water which I have not been doing that. Wonder if I drank more if that would help with the swelling?
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Sorry to hear you're experiencing those side effects. I think you should tell your pdoc about the swelling and diarrhea. I could be wrong, but I'm reading that diarrhea could be an early sign of lithium toxicity. How long have you been on lithium? You definitely need to drink a lot of water on lithium.
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Default Aug 19, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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Congratulations on your anniversary, bizi!

Like bluebicycle said, you definitely need to drink a lot of water on lithium. Not being well-hydrated would be compounded by drinking, as it is dehydrating. Give your pdoc a call to figure out what's what so it doesn't potentially get worse, ok?

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Default Aug 19, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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Alcohol and lithium is a bad combo. As inter zone pointed out alcohol is dehydration, that leads to toxicity. The medicine is not bad the drinking of alcohol is bad. Don't give up on the meds til you give it a fair change.

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Red face Aug 19, 2019 at 07:49 PM
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I just had my lithium level drawn and it is fine.
I definitely need to drink more water. I called the pdocs office and reported the side effects. She did not comment about the side effects...only that she thinks I need treatment because I don't stop drinking.
I had less than 2 beers tonight after work. Will try to stop after that.
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Red face Aug 21, 2019 at 07:22 PM
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I slept well the past 2 nights, only drinking 2 beers. Hoping that I continue to sleep well...I see dr. orazio next week....not looking forward to that. She thinks I need to go into treatment for alcohol addiction.
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I pulled my back a few days ago....still hurts but I think it is a bit better today.
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Default Aug 22, 2019 at 07:23 AM
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I'm sorry about your back. That sounds painful and I hope it resolves soon.

I'm mostly a lurker in your thread, but I love your energy and attitude toward life. I replied because I am wondering if treatment for addiction would really be all that bad for you. You say you're only having two beers. It is good that you are able to reduce it, but why do you need those two? Two is so close to zero... I think treatment helps to address some of the thinking patterns that lead you to drink. Addressing some of the self limiting and validating beliefs is necessary if you truly want to quit. I think you have the strength needed to stop if you're willing.
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Good morning fern and thank you for your post.
I don't want to quit. I like my 2 beers they are sour ones. And I like stopping off at fat pats to have them after work.
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My bad! I knew you liked going there, but I mistakenly thought you were trying to quit.
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Red face Aug 22, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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I think 2 is the magic number.
My AA sponsor is letting me go....
Although we are going to a concert tomorrow night: woodstock 50th anniversary concert.
Carol is 20 years my senior so this is her music.
Should be fun.
I will be sad to lose her support.
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Why is your sponsor letting you go?

I'm glad you can still be friends with her.

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Red face Aug 23, 2019 at 08:52 AM
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My insurance has a large deductible and my therapist costs $98 an hour. I really like her. Have not seen her in a long time.

I slept great again last night!
Think I have finally figured out how to easily put the ear plugs in.

weight down a pound 187.7.
Getting my hair colored this morning then 3 clients this afternoon then concert. The reason Carol is releasing me as my sponsor is because I am actively drinking...and not trying to stop.

So AA does not fit into my life.
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Carol said that she would continue to
meet together as friends....and not be my "sponsor" in AA since I am still drinking.
We will see how it goes this tuesday at 8pm.
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We went out for dinner tonight at this restaurant called Drago's seafood.
This was our 23rd wedding anniversary.
We started off with char broiled oysters which were weird. the parm mixture was mushy for some reason. not good.
I started off with a cup of shrimp and corn bisque which was good(not great).
Hubby had the surf and turf, filet...maybe 3oz and half a lobster. The filet was too small but hubby did not say anything....and he had a difficult time getting the meat out of the shell. He said some of it was chewy. My dish was shrimp and tasso and grits. It was very spicy and delicious. I had one beer with dinner.
Explained our displeasure of the oysters to the server and then the manager and he took the item off our bill.We won't be going back anytime soon.
Came home and had some chantilly cake that jeff picked up from whole foods with some fresh fruit. It was delicious!
I am very full...I hope I can sleep tonight.
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I'm sorry your anniversary dinner wasn't great. Hopefully you sleep well tonight.

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Happy anniversary! So sorry the restaurant wasn't good.Glad you got to spend time together.

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Belated Happy Anniversary, Bizi!!!
I think of you often!
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Happy belated anniversary !

Sorry the restaurant turned out to be a dud. My husband and I have done that a few times.

I’ve see Chantily cake before it looks delicious, one day I’ll get one.

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Happy belated anniversary !

Sorry the restaurant turned out to be a dud. My husband and I have done that a few times.

I’ve see Chantily cake before it looks delicious, one day I’ll get one.
yes you should get one...they sell the small cakes for $10.
Whole foods makes them.
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