Posted by missmolly on October 19, 2008, at 23:31:38
In reply to Re: Tianeptine and Agomelatine » missmolly, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2008, at 19:38:57
> Missmolly I so deeply sorry and agree would try just about anything. How did you discover you has this disease if I might ask. Phillipa
Hi Phillipa - Thanks for responding :) HD is passed down from a carrier of the gene, any children will have a 50% chance of having it. My mother, grandfather and aunt have all died of HD. I was tested for the HD gene 6 months ago because I was deciding if I would have a family - I tested positive, and I have decided not to have children (atleast until they find a cure ;) I have a brother who has decided not to be tested. I'm 29, and with my CAG repeat# on chromosone 4 (a predictor of when you will first show symptoms in HD) I shouldn't start to show symptoms until I am 35 or 36....so I am looking at Tianeptine for long term use. Has anyone heard of any problems with long term use? Of course its possible they will find something that shows better neuroprotection/neurogenesis, but until then I'll be trying out the Tianeptine. Is this a common drug? I've heard its used more in Europe than in the US? I also have a Swedish citizenship - does anyone know if it is available there? I've just checked out their website-and I'm still a bit confused about how it works (for depression or neuroprotection). It seems maybe nobody understands fully since it seems to have an opposite effect on serotonin, correct? Is it the BDNF that is ultimately affected then? I could have misunderstood...
...geez, all these acronyms. Maybe I'll go work for a pharmaceutical co for the next 7 or 8 years since it looks like I'm going to be learning alot about this stuff anyway :)
Best ~M
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