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Today i hurt, i ache all over, my back in particular hurts and ace, my stomach too.
I've been taking 3-4 times the recommended dose of lax for about 2 weeks constantly and i have been put on 400mg a day lithium on top of my 60mg dose of citalopram daily.
I've been on the lithium about 3 weeks and the anti-depressant for 6 months, i understand that lithium can mess with your electrolyte level and i am scared that the back and stomach pains might be my kidneys from all the lax?
I have eaten kinda well, a few binges and some light exercise, nothing too bad but i can't seem to stop the lax, i get so bloated and sore if i don't take them and eat in accordance with my meal plan.
Advise please, natural lax ideas? What could be causing this pain? What damage may i have done? Is it serious or will i bounce back?
Scared :-(
I've been taking 3-4 times the recommended dose of lax for about 2 weeks constantly and i have been put on 400mg a day lithium on top of my 60mg dose of citalopram daily.
I've been on the lithium about 3 weeks and the anti-depressant for 6 months, i understand that lithium can mess with your electrolyte level and i am scared that the back and stomach pains might be my kidneys from all the lax?
I have eaten kinda well, a few binges and some light exercise, nothing too bad but i can't seem to stop the lax, i get so bloated and sore if i don't take them and eat in accordance with my meal plan.
Advise please, natural lax ideas? What could be causing this pain? What damage may i have done? Is it serious or will i bounce back?
Scared :-(
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In my past experience, when it comes to laxatives, you have to go slowly, obviously, or else you get completely compacted. Try stepping down on to non-stimulant (I recommend Miralax at NORMAL doses), and if you are already using that, step down to Colace (a stool softener that you can find it at your local drug store). After you step down from that, try have a cup or two of Citrucel (basically, a scoop of the stuff + 6-8 ounces of water). It's important to mention here that OVER-EATING fiber can actually CAUSE constipation, so make sure you are eating it in moderation.
In my own experience, I brushed off my back pain, thinking it was just from exhaustion and bending over a lot. When I was finally hospitalised for seizures, they found that my kidneys were on the verge of failure, and if I had waited a week or two more, the doctors assured me I would have died from toxicity levels (and if I didn't, I would have been on dialysis for the rest of my life). A year later, I found out that the pain was also probably due to osteopenia in my lower lumbar. At any rate, it's not something to ignore, so get into your GP immediately.
please please please do something and start taking care of yourself...
your kids need you
I'm not sure, as I cannot always hear the tone in which you're typing, but honestly, playing the victim (ie, "Fine, I just won't post here anymore.") while struggling with an ED is just another way of letting in distorted thoughts. You have to stick up for yourself, because no one else will.
Wenchy, I know you have strength inside you- power and control (over the ED). The eating disorder cannot control YOU; you have to control it! That means that you have to push past the word-twisting, distortions, etc when it comes to others advice. I really thought out my response to you, and made sure that everything I said would not be harmful. However, the eating disordered thoughts, in your mind, have twisted my reply to sound as if I were attacking you.
All I suggest, seriously, is not to let things go- go into your medical doctor and take charge. Tell him about the back pain, and explain why you are so worried.
Please, get some tests done. Sooner you deal with it the better, because if your kidneys ARE reacting to the lithium you need to stop taking it under medical supervision. You can't afford to delay. Take care.
You really need to see a doctor. If you are having pains in your lower back your kidneys could be effected. Eating disorders can IRREVERSIBLY damage your kidneys. Your kidneys help to maintain electrolyte balance. And like you said, your electrolyte levels may already be off. And finally, your HEART requires proper electrolytes and fluids to pump blood properly. Without the right balance of electrolytes, you can IRREVERSIBLY damage your HEART. Pleeeeeease go see a doctor ASAP.
so are you going to go see your doctor? Why did you really post here?
I know you were scared and thats ok.... but please listen and at least get checked out...