I have bi-polar disorder, need a referral to a Board Certified Psychiatrist in my area, Woodland Hills, CA or within 25 miles from 91367.

Does anyone have hypo-thyroid?  The blood test results came back normal.  Yet, I keep gaining weight.

Since I started taking Abilify, I went from a size 7 to a 14.  I was taking topomax to counter the abilify and then my Psychiatrist took me off Topomax. 

I'm in menopause, can that be a contributing factor to gaining weight? I asked my gyno and  he said no.

I started exercising and to no avail, I haven't lost anything.  Very concerned about heart, high blood pressure from being over weight.  I was 125lbs and now 191lbs.

Should I see an Endocrinologist? A referral to a good Endocrinologist is a help.

I was told by my internist that because I'm taking psych medications, I cannot go on Phen-Phen.

Time is of the essence.

Thank you.

Michelle