Hi Docs, as stated in title I’m 161 cm, 88 kg, 28, ftm trans with no HRT, white, currently in Germany, and suffer primarily from bipolar 2 as well as some traits of PTSD and BPD. Haven’t used drugs or alcohol in 7 years, sterilized, smoke about 5 cigarettes a day, eat moderately healthy, exercise sometimes.
Current medications are: mornings - 450 mg of lithium carbonate, 175 mg of sertraline, 100 micrograms of Levothyroxine evenings - 675 mg of lithium carbonate, last measured concentration of lithium was 0.6mmol/l
I’ve been mentally ill and specifically depressed for most of my life and tried everything under the sun. Citalopram, Quetiapin, Doxepine, Venlafaxine, Promethazine, Lamotrigine, supplemental high dose 5-HTP, as well as a course of experimental rTMS.
The Lamotrigine triggered a bout of Stevens Johnson / TEN, put me in hospital for two months in incredible pain - couldn’t get pain killers due to background of addiction. The whole experience was extremely traumatic and makes me very apprehensive whenever I have to switch medication.
For about 6 months now all was well on a combination of Sertraline and Lithium, but my thyroid levels are abysmal, my last TSH was 37. My doctor has suggested switching the lithium to Topiramat, Aripiprazol or Valproate.
What should I do? Why can’t I just increase Levothyroxine and stay on the Lithium? Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.
When my little boy turned purple over his entire body and asked if he would be ok, I couldn’t even stammer out a lie.
Can someone tell me if both of these have necrosis and Nikolsky sign? As far as I know both have necrosis and Nikolsky. The difference is that TEN has >30% involvement of the skin. Am I right? Thanks in advance for your help
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Hello, I was searching about SJS and saw some posts from this sub. Thought you guys might be interested in it.
I am a 19 year old male who was diagnosed with SJS when I was about 9 months old. It was caused by Measles vaccine. The doctors couldn't figure out what it was in the beginning and gave me wrong treatment.
Almost all my body and skin was affected. I didn't die but had some severe damage to both of my eyes.
My eyes are dry, they are photophobic (high sensitivity to light) and I have low vision. My right eye has 65% and my left eye has 5% vision. I grew up in a blind hostel from age 6 to 12. I can read and write but need to keep it very close to my face. I always wear a cap when outside.
I also had extreme trouble gaining weight. I was 44lbs at 4th grade, about 54lbs in 5th and 97lbs at the age of 17. Since then I started working out and have gained some weight. I am at 130lbs at 5'8" right now. Gaining weight is hard.
I am not vaccinated other than what I was given at birth.
If you had any questions about someone who had it pretty bad, feel free to ask me!
Edit: I really appreciate the advice guys but sadly I still can't figure it all out /: some of these answers seem somewhat different than others.
Has anyone tried any of these options? PRF is a new generation PRP, said to be vastly more effective. Exosome treatment is also fairly new but hard to find.
As for topical EGF, cosmetic brands like Bioeffect and Easydew claim to have effective topical formulations, but I'm mostly interested in this gel for indicated for burns, necrosis and diabetic foot ulcers. It's not known to be used cosmetically (contrary to what this website is advising), but what if it could help?
https://okdermo.com/product/regen-d-60-recombinant-human-epidermal-growth-factor-gel-bharat-biotec-15g/
How long does it take to get injections done in interventional radiology? Not looking forward to laying down on metal table. Going to get it done into my back. When it was done in my hip it was quick - very quick. Back this time, wondering if it's going to be lengthier? Sorta scared about getting up after laying flat on a hard surface.
as stated in title I’m 161 cm, 88 kg, 28, ftm trans with no HRT, white, currently in Germany, and suffer primarily from bipolar 2 as well as some traits of PTSD and BPD. Haven’t used drugs or alcohol in 7 years, sterilized, smoke about 5 cigarettes a day, eat moderately healthy, exercise sometimes. Current medications are: mornings - 450 mg of lithium carbonate, 175 mg of sertraline, 100 micrograms of Levothyroxine evenings - 675 mg of lithium carbonate, last measured concentration of lithium was 0.6mmol/l I’ve been mentally ill and specifically depressed for most of my life and tried everything under the sun. Citalopram, Quetiapin, Doxepine, Venlafaxine, Promethazine, Lamotrigine, supplemental high dose 5-HTP, as well as a course of experimental rTMS. The Lamotrigine triggered a bout of Stevens Johnson / TEN, put me in hospital for two months in incredible pain - couldn’t get pain killers due to background of addiction. The whole experience was extremely traumatic and makes me very apprehensive whenever I have to switch medication. For about 6 months now all was well on a combination of Sertraline and Lithium, but (edit: due to the lithium) my thyroid levels are abysmal, my last TSH was 37. My doctor has suggested switching the lithium to Topiramat, Aripiprazol or Valproate. What should I do? Why can’t I just increase Levothyroxine and stay on the Lithium? Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Why is there anemia in ten? Because of the deshydratation shouldn t it be hemoconcentration? Thanks
