Posted by Chris A. on February 3, 2000, at 21:21:21
In reply to Re: ECT again, posted by judy1 on February 3, 2000, at 19:31:59
Do you have a neurologist that's cared for you that you can ask for an opinion about the ECT? My biggest barrier to functioning has been onging bipolar depression, and not side effects from the ECT. I'm starting to notice the name-face problem this time, but hopefully it is only temporary again. I would've preferred to try rTMS, but that is not available at all in my locale. The pDoc who gave me the second opinion this time mentioned the vagal nerve stimulation. We have been through meds and more meds. I decided to start ECT when Bayer Corp. cut off my nimodipine supply. I just reviewed my ECT consent. It speaks of the possibility of losing some memories, particularlly those from right around the time the procedures are done and about the difficulty of learning new material for a short while. Whatever you decide, I wish you well.
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