Hi everyone. A couple days ago I stopped taking my lithium cold turkey for the time being because I think I have a good chance of ending up pregnant this cycle. I am not trying to conceive because I am in my senior year of college. I quit the lithium because I do not want to risk harming the baby if I end up pregnant. I plan on resuming the lithium once I know for sure I am not pregnant.
I woke up this morning and was feeling nauseous and feeling like I would throw up. I have felt nauseous through the whole day now (feels like motion sickness) and I am not sure if it is from lithium withdrawal or an early pregnancy sign. I have googled withdrawal symptoms from lithium and I cannot find anything on physical symptoms. I have also stopped this med before and did not have any symptoms other than brain zaps.
I would only be 8dpo so I am not even sure if it is possible to have any pregnancy symptoms. I was also having cramps yesterday and I thought I was just starting my period, but it did not come. I am not having any cramps today though.
I plan on making an appointment with my doctor if I end up pregnant. Until then, any and all advice or experience with coming off of meds would be appreciated.