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Hello, CamanoGirl, I didn't find that completely stopping lithium had any effect on low thyroxine levels. They continued to remain low until I took levothyroxine to increase the hormone. As for high-blood sugar, I just don't know how it is related to lithium unless it could be that low levels of exercise caused by fatique from lithium could have caused a weight gain, thus leading to high blood sugar levels.

On that one, you need to have a 3-month analysis of blood-sugar levels to determine if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. I would ask my physician for that test regardless of the other tests. You need to know if you are pre-diabetic or even possibly diabetic.

I've never taken Seroquel so can't answer that for you.

Good wishes,

I.G.

Post Edited (It's Genetic) : 11/29/2011 3:38:28 PM (GMT-7)

Try not to ruminate about it too much Camano; crystal balling takes energy and isn't that accurate. You are better to wait for hard evidence from highly trained professionals before investing too much thought into it - easier said than done, I know. I don't have any personal knowledge or experience about these conditions Camano... the doctors may just give you something for hypothyroidism? They may not be able to do so if you are on Lithium? They may change your meds? I've dropped my lith and increased my sero for other reasons and have had not adverse effects. It's good they picked up on these issues so they can be dealt with. Who's to know about causality but I reckon it is prolly important to know if it is the lithium, so you can work with it safely. I'm not a dr but I wouldn't be surprised if both of these issues were preexisting, just more moderate - and lithium may have had the effect of aggrievating both conditions? Good Luck with it Camano. Please let us know how you get on

CamanoGirl,

I hope your appt Friday goes well and you get answers you need. I am sure it's scary, try to stay positive that this will be managed and you'll be okay :) Will be thinking of you....keep us posted.

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