Kitt O’Malley

Tag: Depakote

Low Carb Low Fat Diet

Feb 2, 2018

in Health, Medication, Medication Side Effects, Self care

Saw my internist today. Here’s my new diet regimen to lower my triglycerides: 100 gram carbohydrates per day, 60 grams fat day, no more than 5 nuts (preferrably walnuts), no olive oil (save 1 tablespoon to pan fry), no coconut oil, no cheese, no red meat, no pasta, no rice, and no bread. Wish me…
Liver Panel Lab Results

Jan 27, 2018

in Bipolar Disorder, Health, Medication Side Effects, Self care

So, back in November both my internist and my psychiatrist wrote out lab requests for me to fill. Put it off until January because I was nervous as to what the results might be. Metabolic panel showed high triglycerides. I fasted, but forgot not to take my fish oil that morning. I currently take atorvastatin (LIPITOR®) for…