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Health Concerns Relating to Bipolar Disorder
Problems with general health are quite common for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Medications further complicate the issue. Found here are resources relating to these issues, which include nutrition, sleep difficulties, and problems with weight.
Lupus & Bipolar Disorder: Is There a Relationship?
Problems caused in the nervous system by systemic lupus erythematosus (aka Lupus and SLE) include mood disorder and psychosis, which lead to the question of a link between lupus and bipolar disorder (manic depression). However, these symptoms, which parallel those of bipolar disorder and may be treated with the same medications, actually do not indicate a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in and of itself.
Approaching Surgery
From the "I'm Bipolar" series: In just a week I will be having surgery on my right lung. I will not know until I wake up whether part of the lung was removed because of cancer. Preparation has required stressful lifestyle changes, and medication adjustments are compounding the stress. Insights into the life of one "beeper" under pressure.
Bipolar Medications and Heatstroke
Many medications prescribed for bipolar disorder and other conditions can make a person more susceptible to heatstroke and sunburn. In Part 1, the authors discuss heatstroke and medications in depth, along with prevention and treatment.
Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches
For millions of Americans, migraines and other headaches are a debilitating part of every day. Teri Robert has been there -- in fact, she experienced her first migraine at age six. Now, in this groundbreaking holistic guide to the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and migraine disease, she brings a patient-empowering message to all headache sufferers: you don't have to live with daily pain.
Sidelined from Exercise
From the “I’m Bipolar” series, the author notes how a sprained ankle and an upper respiratory infection complicated her medications.
Mental Health and Headaches
From About Headaches Guide Dr. Mark Foley: For years, physicians have suspected that mental health and headaches have a close connection. Research is beginning to show that many people who suffer from various types of mental illness will also have headaches or migraines. Whatever your specific circumstances, know that mental illness can affect the way you feel pain, especially headaches.
Injury? Surgery? How Did It Affect Your Bipolar Disorder?
What effect does surgery, illness or injury have on the mood of a person with bipolar disorder? Are additional coping skills needed? About Bipolar Disorder readers tell their experiences in such situations, and you may also share your story. See submissions See submissions
