Bipolar disorder and Type 1 diabetes
I'm wondering this because I was diagnosed January 2007 with bipolar disorder and some other mental health problems. I have been put on Geodon and taken off due to affect on my diabetes, Abilify and taken off with same problem, Seroquel which I'm still on but having same problem but not as bad, and finally tried Zyprexa for two days and same problems but severe like Abilify. Basically I've been told my by psychiatrist that he's running out of options. Not something I want to hear. My other problem that has caused a major problem for me is because of the affect that the atypical antipsychotics have had on me I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in July of this year. Not something I want and not something I was expecting at age of 24.
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Permalink Reply by Doris D on -
You know Lots that I take about all the same meds you do for bipolor. I agree with you here. When my diabetes gets out of control so does my bipolorism. On the other side of that coin when my bipolorism gets upset so does my diabetes. Just one thing we have to live with. WE'RE STRONGER FOR IT!!! That's the way Ilook at it!
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Permalink Reply by MissKitka on -
We have to see all of this as an opportunity to grow and be stronger. This is never an option. The more illness we have the more we have to understand about ourselves. We become compassionate and then can understand others with disabilities or even regular people with difficulties. All these problems are actually gifts.
Don
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Permalink Reply by Shellie Jernigan on -
thank you all for sharing your stories! i do need some definite help with an old friend of mine who i reconnected with last month. i'll try to be brief, but her issues are overwhelming and i want to help. here's what's going on:
*45 years old
*type 1 diabetes (since age 4)
*bipolar I (possible schizophrenia)
*on dialysis 3x per week
*has been hospitalized for bipolar (i think it's been years since)
*needs new kidney/and pancreas
*cannot get on the list for new kidney/pancreas unless she loses 10 more lbs
*she seems swollen, water retention AND weight gain. her eyes may be bulging over the years. (possible thyroid problem?) it's been 5 years since last thyroid test
*her parents have guardianship and visit once per week.
*she lives alone and manages pretty well
*seems "out of it" or staring a lot, her mouth shakes a little bit, and very slow in movements; however she can drive and do things...she's not the same person i once knew. i'm wondering if it's all the meds she's on to "subdue" her? or is it the bipolar itself?
it seems like she has all these doctors, but i feel she needs to be monitored more closely. it's hard for her to be her own "voice" with all that's going on, and i don't know if she even realizes. i do know she is frustrated with her brain slowness. she would like to have energy and be more "normal". have a job, etc...she's very bright.
i cannot sit back and watch, unless this is the best care, and this is the best quality of life that can be done.
all in all, i need help with where to begin with my lovely friend. i am bipolar II and had thryoid issues. it was quite a fight finding the right mix for myself...so i know how hard it is with doctors, etc....to be heard, AND to continue the trial and error until you get the right dosage.
she has no friends, definitely due to all these illnesses. but she's postive despite it all...she really needs a helping hand.
if anyone has a plan of attack for her, or where to begin here, i'd love the input! thank you so much, and i applaud you for fighting and making it through!
thank you for listening!
shellie
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Permalink Reply by MissKitka on
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Shellie.
I have also been type 1 since 1959 and bipolar since 1963. Bipolar is something that has to be made peace with and cared for carefully like a stray kitten. I use only lithium and have tried 16 other drugs that made everything worse. Both bipolar and diabetes can never be cured so we have to make peace with them both. We are actually better off as we become the ultimate in compassionate people. We become so far above most people in this regard so is a huge gift from the universe. I am thankful.
Don
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Permalink Reply by Shellie Jernigan on
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beautiful don! you have an amazing attitude and you couldn't be more right about compassion. my friend is the sweetest person. thank you for your wisdom in passing your experience along. i appreciate your encouraging words!
shellie
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Permalink Reply by Judy on -
I have Bipolar 1, Anxiety/Panic disorder, OCD, PPD, and T1D. I take Lamictal, Xanax, Paxil and Zoloft (generics of all). I have tried several AP meds but they always raise my BG too high and caused weight gain.
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