Posted by Mr.Scott on June 28, 2005, at 1:39:51
In reply to Re: Lets talk about ECT......... » Mr.Scott, posted by ed_uk on June 27, 2005, at 11:01:24
Hey Ed,
One more thing...I did speak to the doc about electrode placement. He said it really comes down to side effects not efficacy, and that since I don't have any, other than the thiopental there is no need to change anything. He also said most patients rarely need maintenance beyond 1.5 years. He mentioned one guy who hasn't had a treatment in 2 years without any recurrence.
Also...his opinion is that receiving 1 unilateral treatment a month is not likely to produce ANY long-term unexpected side effects. In fact he believes that what will be revealed in 10 or twenty years about meds currently being prescribed has him more concerned. The only risk he felt relavent was the anesthesia which always has an inherent risk. However where I get it done each patient has 4 people at one time on them (psych, anesthesiologist, cardiologist, nurse). It's a whole department with people literally lined up waiting to get in (I'm not kidding!). I've seen men in their 80's waiting (for Parkinson's and/or depression). I always see the same staff so I feel very comfortable.
Scott
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