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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 12307" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>Well...since no one else has jumped in here I will. Welcome to the board. </p><p></p><p>I dont know that I can really answer your questions adequately. I have a theory which is just a gut theory of mine that there are two types of bipolar. One is purely chemically based and one is chemically based but has a seizure component. The seizures would have to be so subclinical that they wouldnt show on EEG's. This would be the reason some folks respond better to the neuroleptics and some respond better to lithium. </p><p></p><p>Now how to tease out why your son is responding to his environment in the way he is is kind of like detective work. It could be that you have to see what the levels need to be for bipolar for tegretol. I dont know off the top of my head. Normally the levels are higher than for seizures. He may need to try a different seizure medication or a combo. He probably also needs some behavior mod. Have you read the Explosive Child? Many here swear by it. </p><p></p><p>Remember this is a marathon and not a sprint. </p><p></p><p>Bipolar isnt easy but it can be dealt with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 12307, member: 1514"] Well...since no one else has jumped in here I will. Welcome to the board. I dont know that I can really answer your questions adequately. I have a theory which is just a gut theory of mine that there are two types of bipolar. One is purely chemically based and one is chemically based but has a seizure component. The seizures would have to be so subclinical that they wouldnt show on EEG's. This would be the reason some folks respond better to the neuroleptics and some respond better to lithium. Now how to tease out why your son is responding to his environment in the way he is is kind of like detective work. It could be that you have to see what the levels need to be for bipolar for tegretol. I dont know off the top of my head. Normally the levels are higher than for seizures. He may need to try a different seizure medication or a combo. He probably also needs some behavior mod. Have you read the Explosive Child? Many here swear by it. Remember this is a marathon and not a sprint. Bipolar isnt easy but it can be dealt with. [/QUOTE]
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