i am currently an inpatient in a well known private hospital have been here a month and was in my previous hospital on a section three since march so have spent the last six months in hospital whilst in my first hospital i never had swollen ankles ive never noticed having it before whilst i spent my first five months in the other hospital i was on all the same meds ive been on for the last three or so years.
I came to this new hospital on august 17th and the doctor has changed some of my meds she started me on paroxetine and lithium my ankles started swellinh up bad so bad i cant get any shoes on i got sent to the local gp andout two and a half weeks ago and she looked up in her book that swelling was a rare side effect of paroxetine so the gp assumed it was that and told my psych to take me off of that tablet that was two weeks ago and the swelling still hasnt gone and yesterday it was at its worst, Ive seen the doctor here amd she cant give me an answer it cant be the meds as ive never had it before on the meds im on
there is a history of heart problems in my mums side of the family most of the peple on that side of the family have died of heart problems including my mum could it be something to do with that
ive also taken lots of paracetamol overdoses in the last three years could that be something to do with it aswell.
the psych is sending me back to the doctors on wednesday morning
could it just be fluid retention as i told her i am drinking but finding it hard to pass urine i know its not a uti as ive had loads int he past that have often ended me up in a general hospital and they have tested my urine here and nothing is showing up
could the non abillity to pass urineand the swelling of the feet be connected?
my current meds are
quietiapine XL 6OOMG
Lithium 400mg
mirtazapine 45mg
zolpidem 10mg
diazapam 15mg
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It could be fluid retention.
There is a high probability of at least 1 major interaction between your medications. Interactions work on a geometric progression basis; 1 medication = 1 chance, 2 = 2, 3 = 6, 4 = 24, 5 = 120 times the risk!
INTERACTIONS: SIGNS:
Signs and Symptoms of Potentially Harmful Drug Interactions:
Common signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a detrimental interaction between two or more drugs include:
Tiredness, sleepiness or decreased alertness Confusion (chronic or intermittent) Weakness Anxiety or excitability
Constipation, diarrhea or incontinence Dizziness and/or falls Tremors Skin rashes
Loss of appetite Depression or lack of interest in your usual activities Hallucinations - seeing or hearing things Decreased or altered sexual behavior
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Have bed rest, with your feet elevated above your head, to help drain fluid. When your heart is not working well, it reduces your ability to pump fluid away from your lower extremeties, causing swelling. Overuse of paracetamol markedly increases the chances that you will have major problems with internal organs, perhaps putting you on the list for a liver transplant, along with many other abusers. Best idea is to alternate at least 3 different types of painkillers, using 1 type each day, as instructed. Ibuprofen, codeine, & paracetamol.
View my previous answer about bipolar disorder at * http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=201... and see http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=201... about psychosis. Consider weaning off some medications, as per page 3 at 8m.com after using the omega 3, vitamin D3, and adopting the natural treatments for at least 6 weeks. A trial period of around 3 months would be reasonable, to see if you can cope well enough. I'd also change my psychiatrist to one who recommends the minimal use of medications.
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