BP NOS?

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Registered: 09-24-2006
BP NOS?
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:35am
Anyone here have Bipolar NOS (Not Otherwise Stated)? I'm talking to my pdoc about it next week. I've had one hypomanic episode and feel I might be having another... Thanks for the help.
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Registered: 04-07-2002
In reply to: shortnquirky
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 5:36pm

I've never heard of BP NOS, just type I, II, and III. What is NOS? I'm curious and would love a description!

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Beth "Petrouchka"

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Registered: 09-01-2004
In reply to: shortnquirky
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 5:41pm

I'm BP2, but wanted to say welcome to the board, I'm glad you found us.

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Registered: 04-27-2006
In reply to: shortnquirky
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 6:30pm

Welcome to the board.


I have heard of NOS because the pdoc doesn't have enough information from you yet to see whether you are bipolar I, II, or III. He/ she probably wants to see if you have more depressive symptoms or mania symptoms, also to see if you have a lot of cycling or mixed episodes. There is a lot of dx's to assign for those with bipolar disorder. I am sure you will find someone here that can relate to what you are going through. We all share alot of the same symptoms. I look forward to getting to know you.


Tina




     ~ Tina ~

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Registered: 04-24-2003
In reply to: shortnquirky
Sun, 07-01-2007 - 2:35am
Anybody care to explain each one to me? My GP dx'd me, and I love him and trust his word.... but he didn't tell me of the types, I'm just curious to know the differences. Thanks!
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Registered: 06-22-2003
In reply to: shortnquirky
Mon, 07-02-2007 - 7:00pm

As I understand them:

Type I - Extreme highs and extreme lows

Type II - Mild to moderate highs and extreme lows

Type III - Bipolar symptoms brought on by antidepressants or other medications.

Cyclothymia - Mild highs and mild lows

NOS - Not otherwise specified. Bipolar that doesn't follow the classic pattern or the doctor needs more time to pin down a specific type.

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