Posted by stjames on July 7, 2001, at 21:29:57
In reply to Re: it's even more horrifying ... response to mike » mikes, posted by sweetmarie on April 14, 2001, at 6:01:18
> On the other hand, ecstasy could very well be causing the symptoms. The bottom line is we don't know. So please don't start a crusade against ecstasy use based on misinformation.
>James here...
I agree. It is really a bad idea, when one is having medical problems, to assume whatever is causing it. One could be assuming the wrong thing and not getting proper treatment. There is not any test to prove that XTC has caused damage, some tests can hint at it but microscopic examination with a scannig electron microscope of neurological tissue is not something most docs can do.
If anyone scould have damage I should. ~300 doses of pure MDMA or MDA taken between 1982-1984 have produced no problems long term in myself or 2 others.
Given how common mental illness and XTC use are, there is no reason to assume one causes the other. These two issues may, through random selection, happen in the same person. However, anything overdone may cause problems is some.
Bottom line is to get a consult from a specailist so you know what you are treating.
James
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