Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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ugh sick

justward
justward
Ive been sick for more than a week. Been on meds for bactiria now today my back is swollen near my kidneys.

So frustrating!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hope you feel better soon, Make sure you drink lots of water and get plenty of rest!
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah do what megka says drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest :) call the doctor if that swelling is a real problem. Hope you get to feeling better soob :) (((((HUGS)))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
i meant *soon* not *soob* LOL oh well we all do it sometime......
justward
justward
Thanks I saw doc. Now the plan is to send me to urologist next if needed.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yay :) that is good to know :) btw I am Michelle, I have been taking a break for awhile and recently came back to DS :)
justward
justward
im ward, nice to meet you.
mugwort
mugwort
Hope you feel better soon.
I think I can somewhat relate. Diagnosed by an MD with conjunctivitis in my left eye. Antibiotic every 8 hrs. 10 days. This means 6pm and 2 am. for ten days!!!! Being sick is a bummer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ah man, that really sucks.

i hope you feel better soon. hang in there, for this too shall pass.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
ouch.
justward
justward
yea their thinking kidney disease. Is it true people that take antidepressant have trouble with kidneys?
deleted_user
deleted_user
kidney disease :( oh that sucks and i hope u get to feeling better soon.....(((((HUGS)))))
mugwort
mugwort
Hope you feel like your regular self soon. Feeling sick is no picnic as I realize you know.
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