19-08-2019 11:10 PM
19-08-2019 11:10 PM
I am nearly going blind looking for information I can't find. I'm hoping someone out there can help.
My family member has had BP for many years. Most of the time FM is stable but when they're not FM can be ill for about 8-12 weeks. All the meds are doubled but nothing works as quick as we would like for every bodies sake. New things are happening that aren't mentioned on the web or BP books.
FM walks backwards sometimes and then can't sit down to relax and then just stands even to eat, Has anyone else come across this. FM is on double the usual mood stabilisers and anti psychotics and I was wondering if it could be that.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
20-08-2019 06:07 AM
20-08-2019 06:07 AM
Hello @Chlova
Akathisia is the medical term for restlessness and inability to sit still and can be a side effect of antipsychotics as well as other medications and can be dose related. This should be reported to the treating team as it can increase certain risks.
21-08-2019 04:08 PM
21-08-2019 04:08 PM
22-08-2019 06:06 PM
22-08-2019 06:06 PM
How is FM going @Chlova ?
How are you bearing IP?
23-08-2019 08:56 PM
23-08-2019 08:56 PM
Thank you for your response
I did check it out on the drug info and also what Akasthasia was. We had discussed this with my daughters psychiatrist before but were told this was caused by extreme anxiety and given anti anxiety drugs to combat it.
She is taking triple the amount of anti psychotics she usually does because of this current episode.
We have tapered this down a little bit until her next Dr appointment in 2 weeks. She also walks backwards at times since she has been unwell also - along with a few other peculiarities at times.We were told this was anxiety also.
After readin about Akathesia I definately agree this is what is happening.
10-09-2019 07:24 PM
10-09-2019 07:24 PM
@Chlova, how did you go with the doctor`s appointment
11-09-2019 09:53 PM
11-09-2019 09:53 PM
Hi
thank you for your concern. Blood test results came back low on the mood stabilisers so they have been increased again. Medication prescribed for the Akathasia and anti depressant increased. (I always worry about the latter as there is a lot of conflicting stories regarding them for bipolar. ) I have decided I need to do some praying as all the meds that have been taken over the last 3 months do not seem to have made much difference apart from make FM into part zombie. Trying to remain positive !
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