Posted by JadeKelly on January 10, 2009, at 20:04:10
In reply to Medical Tests for anxiety/depression/ADD/bipolar, posted by Garnet71 on January 10, 2009, at 19:01:27
>First, good post. Thanks!
Has anyone had actual medical tests for anxiety, depression, ADD, bippolar? Has anyone had their neurotransmittrs tested to see which ones were the problem?
I'm not aware of any medical testing being used for any of the above. At least none that are available to the general public. Docs often give Pet scans for suspected Alzhiemer's, those may show areas of irregularity suggesting depression or whatever, but good luck getting one. Of course someone in a "state of anxiety" or a person who is in a "manic state" is going to show physical symptoms, but I think thats as close as we've come.
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> Any tests by neurologists or endocronologists?
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> The symptoms of these disorders mimic hyperglycemia, among other things.Here's where I hope you get some attention. I believe, as do many posters, that everyone experiencing emotional, cognitive symptoms or physical symptoms should recieve a FULL physical, a consultation with an Endo followed by full testing, I geuss if you can swing it a follow up by a Neurologist wouldn't hurt but I think certain criteria are going to have to be met to get in to see a Neurologist.
For suspected ADD I suggest asking a trusted Doc for a referral to be tested for this. This is not a medical test but a comprehensive evaluation done by someone who is an expert in the field.
There is also a test called a Neuro-Psych Evaluation. If given by the right person, this test can reveal some important info depending on the person.
Thats what I know, I'm sure there is lots more.
Thanks,
~Jade
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