 [ Symptoms ] what do the different urine colors mean [ Disease ] i have had bipolar for aprox 12 years now but was diagnosed only 7 yrs ago anyway i have always had asthma and allergies but since the disease onset i have developed acid reflux migraines cysts of several of my sinuses and have gained 70 lbs a lot of the weight gain was from certain bpantipsychotic medications such as lithium and seroquel as with many ppl on lithium there is also adult acne but i have been managing that with a product called acne free the orange stuff you can get from drugstore a lot like proactiv  sometimes especially while depressed nearly my whole body hurts esp back and neck and muscles are easily pulled a good chiropracter can help as well as daily stretching if you can learn to crack your own back then more power to you i also have tmj and it has wrecked havov on my jaw teeth ears and of course head i have found that klonopin is helpful for this type of pain this could have to do with anxiety causing the tmj my vision has also changed i have met many individuals with bipolar and i would say 90 have a substance abuse problem they turn to alcohol and certain drugs bc of their uncomfortable symptoms as a general rule the hard drugs should not be touched bc they can induce a psychotic episode right away