Low dose lithium

[dick1van]

I just started taking 1mg of lithium each morning.

I have been reading about low-dose lithium for several years. I am looking forward to potential benefits.

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[chartist]

Here is a link to a post that discusses the topic of the use of LO at very low dose for PD, AD and cognitive decline :

healthunlocked.com/cure-par...

Art

[Jebbie12]

I had a consult with Dr. Laura Mischley in Washington state. I live in NJ so it was a remote visit. She ordered tests of my hair follicles, and it showed I had extremely low Lithium. I’ve been taking 5 mg’s a day since January and am feeling noticeably better! Some days with no issues at all! She did her PHD on Llthium deficiency and PD. I highly recommended it, IF YOU NEED IT! You should get your levels checked first!

[jrg54321 in reply to Jebbie12]

What company did the hair follicle testing?

[Jebbie12 in reply to jrg54321]

I don’t recall, but I needed a script from Dr. Mischley. She sees patients from all over. But her fee is around $400. She doesn’t take insurance outside of her state. If you can pay the $400 she’s worth it. You can also join her study. She is an excellent resource! Good luck!

[faridaro in reply to jrg54321]

I've had low levels of lithium from hair analysis performed by Doctor's Data which was ordered by Dr. Mischley and was recommended 20mg of lithium orotate/day.

[KERRINGTON in reply to Jebbie12]

In what sense does it make you feel better...thanks

[Jebbie12 in reply to KERRINGTON]

I walk better. Less tension in my quads. Everyone is different.

[KERRINGTON in reply to Jebbie12]

Thanks..Have you tried B1 for walking ? It helps my balance, and gait.

[Jebbie12 in reply to KERRINGTON]

No. Is that sold without perscription?

[KERRINGTON in reply to Jebbie12]

Yes, and there are volumes of info about it on this site under HDT ( High dose thiamine HCL ), or vitamin B1 . If you belong to Facebook go to poster Roy Props HDT page. You'll find answers to all your questions.

[chartist in reply to Jebbie12]

Jebbie,

Here is a link to all of the information that Dr. Costantini left with this forum regarding HDT/B1 :

healthunlocked.com/cure-par...

Art

[KERRINGTON in reply to chartist]

Some how I knew you'd be helping jebbie with a link

[dick1van]

I am now taking 2 grams of taurine a day, one in the morning and one at bedtime for sound sleep.

There is a potential side effect of lithium accumulation when taken with taurine

[bassofspades]

Give it 2 solid weeks and let us know how you do ! I'm a big fan of lithium orotate supplementation. I think it saved my soul!

[KERRINGTON in reply to bassofspades]

Did it help ease anxiety too ?

[bassofspades in reply to KERRINGTON]

Not really.. definitely the depression!

[Hidden in reply to bassofspades]

How much do you take? I’m just about to start it.

[bassofspades in reply to Hidden]

I take 15mg/ day. I was directed to try 15-20mg per day. I sarted with 10, noticed a nice improvement in mental clarity after 2 weeks. Some time later down the line as my apathy and depression got worse I upped it to 15 a day and that was even better. Im sorry to say that I dont notice any improvement in motor symptoms from this, just non motor. If you decide to try it, give it a solid 2 weeks to see a difference. At least 2 weeks. Thats how long it always took for me.

[Hidden in reply to bassofspades]

Thank you! I’m going to start it today with just 5 mg. I did not know it is okay to go up to 15mg. I need to research more!

[Pegcity]

Can you combine lithium orotate with SSRIs? The doctor prescribed sertraline for my PWP.