Posted by llrrrpp on August 1, 2006, at 11:38:28
In reply to Re: P Doc Prescribed EMSAM for me today!!!!! » SLS, posted by Phillipa on August 1, 2006, at 11:29:47
VNS doesn't have the best scientific support for effectiveness. I think you should exhaust all your psychopharmacology options before you try this. ECT is usually pretty effective, and has much more data supporting its effectiveness than VNS.
They may start doing deep brain stimulators for depression, similar to parkinsons. I think this development is probably only 5-10 years away.
The problem with any such implant is that you may not be able to have an MRI, and it may not be effective. It's one thing to stop taking a pill that doesn't work for you, but to go through surgery/recovery and have little benefit would be difficult.
Phillipa, I hope the emsam works for you. keep riding your bike (I rode mine today, even though it's already over 90 degrees. I'm sweating like a pig. only 3 miles. nothing compared to your trips!)
-ll
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