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Giovanni CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 808 x1\|Cary\|USA\|usa\|472\|185\|NC,North_Carolina Gender:	Lithium side effect? Jan 1^st, 2009 at 3:22pm I was wondering if any of you lithium users have ever developed a rash? On my back, I have numerous circles or semi circle blotches. I'm now taking 900 mg of lithium and 480 mg of verapamil a day which has gotten rid of 99% of my headachs. I've read where lithium rashes are possible, but little descriptive detail. Thanks, John
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UnderTheRadar CH.com Old Timer Offline Literally Posts: 383 Texas Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #1 - Jan 1^st, 2009 at 7:55pm Are they painful or itchy? Are they fluid-filled?
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Giovanni CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 808 x1\|Cary\|USA\|usa\|472\|185\|NC,North_Carolina Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #2 - Jan 2^nd, 2009 at 7:00am UnderTheRadar wrote on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 7:55pm: Are they painful or itchy? Are they fluid-filled? No, not really. Just raised reddish areas. John
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #3 - Jan 3^rd, 2009 at 5:36pm I've never had that side effect from lithium. I use 1200 mg a day while on cycle. Certainly worth chatting to the doc about. Joe
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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #4 - Jan 3^rd, 2009 at 5:49pm Nope, I was on Lith and Verap everyday for 13-14 years.
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Lenny CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 642 Los Angeles,CA Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #5 - Jan 4^th, 2009 at 2:31am I never had a problem like that from lithium.....I had something similiar appr.8-9 years ago (just on my hands) at the time i was on topomax.....I would call the doc if i were you.....Good luck.....Lenny
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Pixie-elf CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I've tried the rest, and busting is the best! Posts: 517 Beaumont,Tx Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #6 - Jan 4^th, 2009 at 5:40am Err...That sounds like allergic reaction. You need to get to a doctor. Even if it's not itching right now, it could be serious. If your mouth, or throat starts to feel odd in any way, or your breathing becomes labored, go to the ER.
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Re: Lithium side effect?
Reply #7 - Jan 4^th, 2009 at 8:55am

Thanks so much for all of your responses

I saw the doctor on Saturday and apparently I have a fugus thing going on. The doctor said from possible being overheated sweating cause it. I do ride a motorcycle long distance during the summer and wear an armored jacket. So this was probably the cause. I certainly didn't want to give up the lithium as I'm in practically total relief right now.

PF,

John

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schaan CH.com Veteran Offline My Headache Blows your Migrane Away!! :( Posts: 181 x1\|topeka\|USA\|usa\|287\|162\|KS,Kansas Gender:	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #8 - Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:06pm Quote: Nope, I was on Lith and Verap everyday for 13-14 years. same here and i take 1200 a day 450 am 300 noon 450 night no issues
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kika CH.com Veteran Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 122	Re: Lithium side effect? Reply #9 - Jan 15^th, 2009 at 12:19pm I know when my niece first started taking Li, she developed a body rash, but it just went away after a few weeks of being on it. The MD said that this sometimes happens.
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