Posted by linkadge on September 15, 2006, at 21:29:20
In reply to Re: Looks like ECT » adamCanada, posted by blueberry on September 15, 2006, at 18:35:47
>I have tried actually made me worse, a lot >worse, and fast
Don't tack permanant on to that list. I know this is a page of support, but I have to risk being banned by saying don't do it. For goodness sakes try an MAOI first. Why wouldn't you? There is a good shot it could help, and even if not the effects would not be permanant.
SSRI's are like water to MAOI's. Parante can work very quickly, as in the first dose you can see improvement.
How can you be worred about SJW causing glutamate neurotoxicity and not be worried about ECT doing the same thing 100x more. Especially when you've got people researching agents to try and protect against ECT induced neurotoxicity.
Just don't do it. My uncle was about to be electroshocked when he went for a second opinion.
The second doctor said that there is big controversy even between doctors about the safety and efficacy of the treatment.Some doctors are dead against it. It would be unethical for a doctor to refuse a MAOI trial and give ECT first. I would question any doctor who refusted an MAOI trial in favor of ECT.
I've said my bit.Linkadge
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