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Date Posted: 18:42:29 02/06/07 Tue
Author: Lori (I'm praying for you.)
Subject: Re: Steroid Induced Maniac Episode
In reply to: Sara 's message, "Steroid Induced Maniac Episode" on 14:54:22 02/06/07 Tue

Howdy Sara!
I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. I understand what it is to know that doctors have given you medication with steroids, when they know they cause you problems.

I don't know if this is what you want to hear, but if you can just forgive him for the mistake, it will help you heal with less stress. I know what it is like to want to sue a doctor. I went through it, and all it did was cause me stress. When I was able to think it through and realize that my doctor was doing the only thing he knew, that he thought would help me, it was easier to forgive him. Forgiving him is a gift to YOU, not him. All the anger will do, is just add stress to your life.

Something that has helped me physically, is taking glyconutrients. They made a major difference in my physical health and also with my psychological well-being.

If I can help you learn more about glyconutrients or in any other way, please contact me.

Love and Hugs,
Lori

>Hi. My name is Sara. I�m 33 years old and I have
>Bipolar Disorder. I am in desperate need of advice.
>
>Recently, I had bronchitis. I went to my regular
>doctor, who knows I suffer from manic-depression. He
>is also well aware of the medications I take. And,
>most importantly, he knows that I CANNOT take any form
>of medication with steroids. This is written
>throughout my medical charts.
>
>Long story short, I was given a shot, which evidently
>had steroids. Five hours later, I was having a full
>manic episode. Fortunately, I had called my Mom
>earlier. She was worried and was at my home. She
>immediately called my Psychiatrist and Psychologist. I
>was taken to my Psychiatrist�s office and I was put on
>a heavy sedation drug.
>
>It�s been two weeks since the shot. The steroids
>should be out of my system; however, I am still in a
>hypo manic state � and I am beginning to feel like I
>am sliding down into a depressive state � or mixed
>state. The �sedation� medication is NOT working. I am
>under my Psychiatrist and Psychologist�s care. I have
>not been able to work. I cannot focus. I still have
>light hallucinations. I cannot sleep. My thoughts are
>racing � etc.
>
>I suppose my question is legal � do I have a medical
>malpractice case? Obviously, I cannot handle such an
>ordeal; I must work on getting better. BUT, where do I
>stand?
>
>I would appreciate any information and/or help
>
>S.

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Re: Steroid Induced Maniac Episode -- Leslie (Supportive), 00:58:31 02/07/07 Wed
- Thank you! -- Sara, 11:00:26 02/07/07 Wed