Posted by franco neuro on April 22, 2005, at 14:00:27
In reply to Re: Ketamine and Lidocaine IV's... » franco neuro, posted by KaraS on April 18, 2005, at 15:44:57
Hi Kara,
> I've never heard of SSRIs increasing DA in the long-term. I thought that they decreased it and that if anything, it got worse with time. If more DA were made available in time, then the SSRI apathy that so many people experience, would tend to go away eventually - which I've never heard of.
I agree. Goldstein sites a couple of studies that show some SSRI's raising DA in some areas of the brain after long term use. But he also mentions contradictory studies and states that SSRI's have never helped anyone get over chronic fatigue. Which I believe is totally correct.
> Unfortunately most doctors never bother to do any research once out of medical school. They only know what the drug reps tell them and the drug reps sure don't tell them about SSRIs' potential effect on dopamine.
So true.
Right now I'm still searching for a doc who'll do the lidocaine IV and/or ketamine IV. I think the lidocaine will be easier to get. I also ordered some supplements that are supposed to raise dopamine. I've also been jogging lately. It's a double edged sword. I really need to get my cardiovascular system back in shape but vigorous excersise does deplete DA and NE. But I think right now the upside is greater than the downside. I'll try not to over do it. The saga continues...
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