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lithium tremors

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aj01311975
aj01311975

My whole body shakes from lithium. Dr decreased my does today down to 600 mg a day. Does any one know of any essential oils that would help with this until my lithium levels decrease

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  • Zenna
    Zenna aj01311975

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    Hi there I'm on lithium.it may be an idea to decrese it slower.i take omega fish oils.not sure if it will help tremors tho.its it a withdrawal affect or anxiety, of coming off lithium.perhaps you can get advise from your gp n do it slower,when I've reduced it,I cut tablets in half it sounds like your doing it to quick,hope it gets bit better for you,I would diffently go bk to your doctor tho....
  • Sandy12345
    Sandy12345 aj01311975

    Posted

    Lithium is a horrible drug. I was on it 20 years and the only way to reduce the tremors to a liveable level was to decrease the dose but then it was so low it didn't work.

    I've never heard of any essential oils to help. From a pharmacological point of view I can't see much basis in them for this indication.

    Propranolol certainly helps with tremors. That's a known use of it. It helped me get through uni. My shaky hands were so bad in lab sessions I had very poor fine motor control otherwise.

    If the lithium tremor is so bad it affects your life too much you should be on another mood stabliser. There are alternatives.

  • catherine24302
    catherine24302 aj01311975

    Posted

    Lavender oil or any type of product containing lavender might help.  It's a lovely smell.   If you invest in a bottle of lavender essential oil, please don't use too much - 6 drops at a time maximum - essential oil is very strong and too much will cancel out any benefits.  Also please dilute any essential oils in a base oil such as almond or olive first before applying them to the skin or using in a burner or bath.  Lavender is known to be a relaxing aroma and maybe it will help your tremors.  
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