Posted by Cathy on April 24, 1999 at 09:48:58:
In Reply to: Well, I HAD some good news... posted by Tami on April 23, 1999 at 23:47:37:
Tami:
Unlike Lee and drummer, I have had good luck with lithium. I have been on it since mid March and have not had a CH since then!! I get shadows, which are mild in comparison, and get migraines once in a while. For those I take a half of an Imitrex pill and it's gone in 30 minutes. I, too, am on 600 mg a day, taking the capsules 12 hours apart. You should drink a lot of water while on lithium and restrict your salt intake. If I don't have any food in my stomach before I take the lithium I get very nauseous. I avoid caffeine, which has been tough. Lithium has been a life-saver for me. I hope it helps you.