Posted by djmmm on June 30, 2003, at 11:11:01
In reply to neurotransmitter tests, posted by jonh kimble on June 28, 2003, at 22:20:26
> i didnt know these things existed to the general public until recently. are they available in most major cities (calgary canada) that would help so much thanks
You can only test for metabolites. This is a useful test, despite what others say. For example, there is a disorder of the adrenal gland called Pheochromocytoma, which is a tumor or tumors that secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine which can cause a variey of anxiety disorders.
Your psychiatrist, before giving you medication, SHOULD make sure that this test, along with a complete blood count, and an EEG (to rule out epilepsy) and a PET scan to rule out ANY organic cause of what may or may not be a psychiatric condition.
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