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What Causes Imbalance And Body Tremors Despite Taking Abilify For Bipolar Disorder?

My mother suffers from bipolar disorder and is on lithium, abilify and lemectl. She is currently in a depressed state and is struggling physically with balance, tremors, weakness and shuffling. We are looking for a new psychiatrist in Tucson or Phoenix. Her kidneys are also declining. She had been on lithium for 50 years!
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

I understand your concern and would explain that it is necessary checking lithium plasma levels and her kidney function tests, coupled with other blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, liver function tests, etc.).
I agree with you on the fact that lithium may not be the best treatment option, in her clinical situation. Besides, Abilify can contribute to her tremor and balance disorder.
How long has she been taking Abilify?
You should discuss with her doctor on the possibility of making some changes to her current therapy.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards!
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What Causes Imbalance And Body Tremors Despite Taking Abilify For Bipolar Disorder?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I understand your concern and would explain that it is necessary checking lithium plasma levels and her kidney function tests, coupled with other blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, liver function tests, etc.). I agree with you on the fact that lithium may not be the best treatment option, in her clinical situation. Besides, Abilify can contribute to her tremor and balance disorder. How long has she been taking Abilify? You should discuss with her doctor on the possibility of making some changes to her current therapy. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards!