Found out today one reason I`ve been so sick.

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57BORNTORUN

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The Doctor prescribed the wrong meds. that has Lithium in it.The kind you find in batteries.I have been ingesting batteries for months without knowing it.I have`nt been able to keep anything down and have weeks of it to filter out of my body.Back in the hospital on Tuesday.Battling enough and now this.Can`t go through any more treatments for the real problems till my body can filter it.Not looking for pity ,just be careful.Stay well my friends.
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Hope you feel better! Any possible malpractice?

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Sorry you've been feeling so bad. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Not pity...just deal with my own issues and know it can be tough at times. Stay strong.
 
Hope you have a speedy recovery and have a good relaxing 4th of July!
 
57BORNTORUN said:
The Doctor prescribed the wrong meds. that has Lithium in it.The kind you find in batteries.I have been ingesting batteries for months without knowing it.I have`nt been able to keep anything down and have weeks of it to filter out of my body.Back in the hospital on Tuesday.Battling enough and now this.Can`t go through any more treatments for the real problems till my body can filter it.Not looking for pity ,just be careful.Stay well my friends.
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What happened - if you don't mind sharing? Lithium carbonate is used specifically as a psych med to control "mood swings" or bipolar disorder. I thought the problems you were battling were physical (if I recall)...

Did you somehow get the wrong script? Lithium is what's known as narrow therapeutic index drug - which means there is a fine line between efficacy and toxicity. It's not something a doctor will usually give without careful consideration or first exhausting other options...
 
I hope they get it figured out. Don't start me on doctors, ugh. Keep the faith and get better quickly.
 
57BORNTORUN said:
The Doctor prescribed the wrong meds. that has Lithium in it.The kind you find in batteries.I have been ingesting batteries for months without knowing it.I have`nt been able to keep anything down and have weeks of it to filter out of my body.Back in the hospital on Tuesday.Battling enough and now this.Can`t go through any more treatments for the real problems till my body can filter it.Not looking for pity ,just be careful.Stay well my friends.
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Not to pick on you specifically, but this is an example of scientific illiteracy and how it can be used to scare people into anything.

Lithium is prescribed as a medication for many mental disorders. Sure its also found in batteries. That doesn't make it bad. Understanding the proper ratios of chemicals and how they react is more important than anything. I am no chemist thats for sure, but I do deal with a lot of supposed "food experts" often that talk about all of the "toxic chemicals" in and on our food. They often make connections such as this one as the basis of their claims. One thats very common is that we apply Agent Orange to our crops. This couldn't be more wrong, but since we apply 2,4-D and it was a component of Agent Orange, many will jump to that conclusion and scare the masses into how their food is so terrible.


I don't know what you are going through, and wish you the best. A miswritten script is bad no matter what, just be careful how you describe things. Remember our bodies are simply a proper mix of chemicals working together. If you deciphered all of them you could find how toxic they are when used in many other things, but thats not what matters. If you don't remember it or never heard of it, look up DHMO/Hydric Acid.

Good luck on your recovery.
 
swanicyouth said:
What happened - if you don't mind sharing? Lithium carbonate is used specifically as a psych med to control "mood swings" or bipolar disorder. I thought the problems you were battling were physical (if I recall)...

Did you somehow get the wrong script? Lithium is what's known as narrow therapeutic index drug - which means there is a fine line between efficacy and toxicity. It's not something a doctor will usually give without careful consideration or first exhausting other options...
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Yes I have Bipolar as well.One Dr. switched my meds.when I lost my insurance that I had been paying for 20 years because of ACA.I kept complaining about throwing up everyday so they gave me meds. for that.Could`nt keep it down.
When my Gastroenteritis got back from his month long vacation he tested me and found toxic levels of Lithium.Now no meds. until I get out of the hospital on Tuesday or Wednesday for regular treatments and tests.
 
My thoughts and prayers for you, Tim

Get well very soon my friend!
 
Hope you ll get back on track soon mate ! & that they figure out what went wrong .
 
Get well soon, thoughts and prayers go out to you!

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Get well!
This sucks that things are complicated for you.
 
WOW Tim, this isn't something any of us ever want to have happen. We seek a physicians knowledge and treatment for a specific ailment and trust them with our lives. Man, this must have been a shocker but at least now you're on the mend and I hope you're back to normal sooner than later.

I hope this isn't something that has affected you permanently....:eek:
 
Wow...that kind of screw up. So much about those professionals.
You are tough, you'll get thru.
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See you there.
 
Prayers sent your way, Tim! I hope the best for you and sorry you had to go through this ordeal!
 
sproketser said:
To add up on this ; Might be great for you mate , change of air & all .
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Plus, as you can see, we need his help :buffing:

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