Posted by Darwin on June 29, 2003, at 15:40:31
In reply to Re: Chloe ?---Yes, the same » Darwin, posted by chloe on June 28, 2003, at 20:09:50
Hi Chloe,
I did some amateur research concerning your scalp pain. You are not alone. Dermatologists refer to your scalp pain as "Burning Scalp Syndrome" and it is sometimes associated with various skin conditions and/or hair loss. Too much "Substance P" may be a cause (Substance P is also implicated in various affective disorders). Some studies have suggested that Lithium increases Substance P and this would explain the increased burning you experience while on lithium. Low doses of antidepressants such as amitriptyline and doxepin may decrease Substance P levels and are among the most effective treatments for "Burning Scalp Syndome". Perhaps you should consider taking amitriptyline or doxepin again.
There is a lot more information on your condition available on the internet. When you are feeling better, I suggest you go to 'google.com' and do a search on "Burning Scalp".
You wrote:
> Wow, I can't believe you remembered me from last year. I hope you are doing ok. Are you considering ECT?
>I remembered you because you write beautifully about your feelings and you impressed me as a warm sensitive and caring person. I do have a lousy memory but I won't soon forget you.
My problem is life-long dysthymia but I'm doing fairly well now, almost normal. I'm not considering ECT for myself. I was just wondering how you were doing.
Darwin
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