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Priority: normal Date sent: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:09:19 -0800 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "Robert A. Fink, M. D." <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Lithium ..... I need help To: [log in to unmask] > have not heard of Lithium being used for cramps, but, as time > permits, I will check the literature. I do know that Lithium, when > used to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depression) causes tremor. > > Best, > > Bob I am responding to my own post :-) but I have checked MEDLINE and have found nothing to suggest that Lithium has value in the treatment of cramps associated with Parkinson's disease or its treatment. I found a few articles suggesting the use of botulinum toxin (Botox) in the treatment of muscle cramps; and I also found several articles which pointed out how Lithium can *aggravate* some of the symptoms of Parkinson's. Bill (Harshaw), can you get your doc to give you a cite for his reasoning? Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************