Re: ect » markwell

Posted by SLS on January 16, 2012, at 7:04:00

In reply to ect, posted by markwell on January 15, 2012, at 13:04:33

> Does ect work for bipolar?
ECT can help with stubborn mania as well as depression.
If you decide to go with ECT, ask about bifrontal placement. It is supposed to produced less congnitive impairment than bilateral or bitemporal.
It might be premature to commit to ECT at this juncture. You can certainly go for a consultation and learn as much as you can about it.
Does your mood follow a regular ultra-rapid cycle? If so, it can take months of mood-stabilizer therapy to penetrate the illness. Lamictal is recommended by the NIH for ultra-rapid cycling, often used in conjunction with other medications, especially lithium.
Check out this article:
http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/512156_4

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