Posted by SLS on October 27, 2012, at 13:41:48
In reply to Re: DNA testing » Dinah, posted by Twinleaf on October 26, 2012, at 18:42:18
> I don't know too much more - just that I have a gene variation associated with dopamine being metabolized too quickly in my frontal lobes. I have the same response as you to the AAPs. My pdoc seems to feel that regular very low dose AAP will have a protective effect against depression, but, so far, I am using TMS as needed, as it has many of the same effects, and is safer though TERRIBLY expensive! Luckily, it's been a while since I have needed it.
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> You might like having the testing, as it does put medication decisions on more solid ground ( my pdoc is crazy about it).Where did you get genetic testing? How much did it cost?
Are you still seeing the same doctor for rTMS? Atlanta?
I hope the time never comes for you, but if it be necessary, you could look into the use of Abilify as an antidepressant AAP. It seems to act to stabilize dopamine function rather than to push it to its extremes.
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