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Hello - this is my first post to yinyanghouse. I was wondering if someone could help distinguish between these two patterns for a patient of mine. She is already on prescription medication for bipolar disorder. She is interested in a...

I will look into different formulas that include Shi Gao, Zhi Mu & Er Yin Jian.Thanks for all your help.

Have you had a chance to review the extra info? Thanks.

30 year old female - BipolarMania / DepressionShe is basically under control for any manic or depressivesymptoms since she is regulated by her prescriptions. Although she doesmention that the prescriptions are not completely helping her and she stillhas some irregularities...

I am adding some info that I was reviewing about my patient that hopefully will shed some more light on this. I shall be seeing her in two days again and can add more diagnostics.

That book is exactly what I need - thanks.

I need to re-look at pulse/tongue – but so far this is what I still think >Pulse > Rapid, StrongTongue > Red Body, No CoatI did notice her face when she came in and did not mention it since I...

Thanks Chad for the great input. I now see exactly what you are saying. I shall look at her tongue again with her pulse. It might just be Heart Yin Deficiency? The Phlegm Fire Harassing the Heart signs seemed so...

Thanks also for the input. I will look into the herbal options you recommended. Thanks for your time.

Thanks for your reply - I appreciate it. I had thought about treating Liver Stagnation - but the signs seemed too strong between these other two patterns. Although - I now do think it could be a good first formula...