Lithium and Reflux Stuff
I just started taking lithium. After like 20 meds I do think it’s working. I have been prescribed 300mg, once a day. However, for the past twoish days I have had some stomach burning sensations. On Sunday, I had a rough day at work and caved and had a cig (not something I do often), I went to bed took the next dose at like 10:30 but I didn’t eat anything until like 3:30 that day. Today, Tuesday, I still have burning sensations. I do have a history of reflux but never the common heartburn symptoms, more like stuff when swallowing. But since taking lithium I have noticed this burning sensation about only twice. The 1st time I think I had one alcoholic drink the previous night and had breakfast soon after waking up the next day and after eating I noticed some burning that went away after a while but didn’t linger into the next day. I do take omeprazole 2x a day, and Pepcid in the evening. Today I took the omeprazole waited 30min took lithium plus my other stuff Pristiq (I’m tapering down), vyvanse and also I take Lamictal at night. I ate a granola bar and then took the lithium. Still felt burning, then I ate a real meal around 3:00/3:30. And I still have burning. Is this normal or worrying. I see my psych on online and she isn’t answering. I hope it goes away I think the lithium is working.